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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals INTRODUCTION the A-1's system accessories are integrated into its pulse-controlled, digital computer system so that you can enjoy AE flash and motorized AE photography. In the A-1, Canon finally offers you a multifunctional AE camera that actually gives you more creative freedom through more control. You will find that your A-1 has many unusual features.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Features ............................................................ 5 Pictorial Outline for General Use of the Camera ................................................................ 8 Setting the Camera for the Five AE Modes and Manual Override ................................... 10 Preliminary Preparations ......................................... 12 Handling the Lens ..............................................
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals MAIN FEATURES Quality from the Inside Out Canon has extended its use of computers and automation from automatic production of the main parts to at least partial automation in all facets of production including processing, assembly and inspection. In this contribution to a new system of camera manufacture, Canon is able to offer greater precision at less expense.
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may be better to use the exposure memory switch as explained on the next page or manual override. The exposure compensation dial can also be used to correct exposure in multiple exposures as explained later.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals ACCESSORIES 1. Angle Finder A2 and B 2. Eyecup 4S 3. Magnifier S 4. Camera Holder F3 5. Macrophoto Coupler FL 52 and FL 58 6. Lens Hood BS-52 7. Microphoto Hood 8. Photomicro Unit F 9. Slide Duplicator 10. Handy Stand F 11. Canon Release 30 12. Canon Release 50 13. 52 mm filters 58 mm filters 14. 52-55 Step-up Ring 15. 58 mm Close-up Lenses (240,450) 16. 52 mm Close-up Lenses 17. Macrophoto Lens 20 mm f/3.5 18. Macrophoto Lens 35 mm f/2.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Proper Care of the Camera Your A-1 is a rugged, high-quality camera. It will work properly if operated and cared for properly. Never force anything. If you have a problem that is not answered in the instructions below, follow the advice of your nearest Canon serviceman. We recommend taking the A-1 to an authorized Canon service facility at least once every three years for a complete checkup. time, carefully check the operation of each part.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals is necessary, do not attempt to do it yourself but take it to an authorized Canon service facility. The film compartment also requires occasional cleaning with a blower brush to remove accumulated film dust particles which might scratch the film. When doing this, take special care NEVER to exert pressure on the shutter, the rail surfaces or the pressure plate. Salt and sand are your camera's worst enemies.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals AE Mechanism: Electronically controlled. Information input by means of AE mode selector and AT dial for full-aperture AE metering (FD lens at “A”) and stoppeddown AE metering. Employs three LSI's with I2L, one Linear LSI and one Bi-MOS IC for light metering. AE Mode Selection: By means of AE mode selector. Two settings: TV (Time value) for shutter priority AE, Av (Aperture value) for aperture priority AE.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals release. Pressing it halfway activates meter circuit, pressing it all the way sets shutter in operation. Can be locked by setting main switch to "L" to guard against accidental shutter release. With cable release socket. Power Source: One 6V silver oxide battery (Eveready No. 544, UCAR No. 544, JIS 4G13, Mallory PX28) or alkaline manganese battery (Eveready No. 537, UCAR No. 537). The battery lasts approximately one year under normal use.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Frame Counter: Additive type. Counts back frames as film rewound. Automatically resets to "S" upon opening back cover. Does not advance during multiple exposures. Film Rewinding: By pressing rewind button and cranking rewind knob. Rewind button automatically resets when film advance lever turned. Other Safety Devices: Camera will not function when power level insufficient. Film winding impossible while shutter is in operation.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals For your own convenience you may want to use this form to fill in the serial numbers of your A-1 equipment for quick reference in the event of loss or theft. Name of the Camera: Canon A-1 Body Number: Lens: mm. 1: No. mm. mm. 1: No. Name: Address: Additional Accessories: Telephone Number: 1: No.
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