·INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Thank you for buying the Cano~ 7. The Canon 7 is the newest and finest member of the Canon family. It is the resul t of more than 25 years of unique optical and mechan i cal precision. We, of Ganon, are proud of the Canon 7 ... and we hope you will be, too. Sincerely yours, Dr. T.
Contents Page Canon 7 Specifications Winding Film and Cocking Shutter 6 7-10 Film Winding Shutter Button Exposure Counter Dial Shutter Button Safety Device Shutter Button Safety Lock Exposure Setting 11-15 How to Hold the Canon 7 Flash Synchronization 24-25 Self-timer 26 Double Exposures 27 16-- 17 28- 31 Changing Lens Distance Scale Depth-of-Field Infra -Red Photography Film Plane Mark 29 Loading Film into the Magazine 32-33 Canon Lenses 34-35 Proper Care of your Camera Range-Viewfind
Model 7 Specifications Lens: Shutter: Exposure Meter : Finder: Lens Mount : Focusing: Film Wind: Exposure Counter: Film Rewind: Film: Film Speed Indicator : Flash Synchronization : Size: Weight: 6 Model 7 accepts Canon's unique bayonet-mount Canon lens 50mm F 0 .95 , as well as all thread-mount Canon lenses from 25mm to 1000mm. All metal focal plane shutter . Single-pivot, rigid shutter speed dial equally calibrated from 1/ 1000th to 1 sec ., B & T plus self-timer.
Winding Film and Cocking Shutter FILM WINDING ... Pull the winding lever the full length of its run until it stops . The film will then be advanced to the next exposure and the shutter cocked . At the same time , the exposure counter dial is advanced to the ne xt number . NOTE: • Before winding the winding lever, be sure to return the film rewind ring index to the " A" position .
- • The lever will return automati· cally when released. It will not return to the original position , i. e. close to the body. It will be about 1/4 /1- 1/2 /1 from the body. But you can advance the film from this position. When the camera is not in use return the lever to its original position against the body . • Several short strokes, instead of one full stroke, can be used to wind the film . The lever locks when winding is complete .
SHUTTER BUTTON ... When the shutter button is pressed , the film can be wound again with the lever after the shutter is actuated . • Cable release can be attached to the shutter button . EXPOSURE COUNTER DIAL ... The film advanced whenever the film winding lever is completely wound and the exposure counter dial is advanced by one number indicating the number of exposed films . The exposure counter dial returns to the" S" starting position automatically when the back cover is opened .
SHUTTER BUTTON SAFETY DEVICE ... The shutter button's safety device locks the shutter if the film is not completely wound. Unintentional double exposures cannot occur . Red Dot SHUTTER BUTTON SAFETY LOCK ... After the shutter is cocked, if you put the index of the rewind ring on the red dot, the shutter button is locked , and you cannot release the shutter even if the button is pressed. This is an added safety device when carrying the camera with shutter cocked.
Exposure Setting Exposure adjustment is done by adjusting the shutter speed and the lens aperture . Correct exposure is easily determined by the coupled , built: in light meter . SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED . .. Turn the shutter speed dial and set it to the index mark . Index Mark The shutter can be adjusted to speeds of 1 second, 1/ 2 , 1/4th, 1/ 8th, 1/ 16th , 1/ 30th, 1/60th , 1/ 125th , 250th, 1/ 500th, and 1/ 1000th of a second as well as " B " ( bulb) and " T" (time ) exposures and "X .
SETTING THE LENS APERTURE ... The lens aperture adjusts the light volume that reaches the film and also the depth-of-field (see page 30 ) . The required "F" stop can be obtained by turning the lens aperture ring until the figures align with the index mark. The following table shows the relation between aperture value and exposure time. Len s Aperture Ring Lens aperture 0.95 1.2 1.4 1.8 2 3.5 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 Relative exposure time 114 1/3 1/2 1/ 1.
USING THE LIGHT METER ... When the light meter is faced in direction of the subject, the needle in light meter indicator window moves cording to the light condition of subject . The correct exposure can obtained by following these steps: the the acthe be Needle 1. When the shutter dial is pre-set to the desired speed: Read off the figure of the aperture scale on the light meter indicator window where the needle rests . Then set the lens aperture ring accordingly .
2. When the lens aperture ring is pre·set to the desired " F " stop: Turn the shutter dial and match the aperture reading on the meter ind icator window' to the guide line where the needle rests. The shutter dial should be set where it click·stops. NOTE: • • The light meter cannot be used for " B" and "T" exposures or when using speed light . When using the light meter, be sure that YOUR HAND DOES NOT COVER THE PHOTOCELL. CHANGING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE LIGHT METER ...
SETTING THE FILM SPEED ... When using the light meter , the speed of the film used should be set on the film speed indicator window on the shutter speed dial. In order to set the film speed, turn the shutter speed dial while pressing the film speed indicator button. In case the speed of the film used is not indicated on the w indow , it may be set between two figures .
Focusing The lens has a "stopper " at the infinity position . Release the lens by pressing the stopper and rotating the lens barrel. The lens will move back' and forth by rotating the lens barrel , which is coupled to the ran gefin der , enablin g you to focus . Canon telephoto lenses do not have a stopper . RANGE-VIEWFINDER ...
.. Ou t o f fo c u s I n co rre ct focu s • RANGE·VIEWFINDER SELECTOR . .. When you look through the range-viewfinder, you will see a white frame and a figure. The figure indicates the focal length of the lens, and the view seen within the white frame in the viewfinder is that which will be recorded on the film . The field of view indicated by a white frame varies according to the focal length of the lens used when the range-viewfinder selector is shifted.
Film Loading 1. To open the back cover, turn the magazine opening key counter·clockwise . 2. Pull down the hinged·back lock while holding the back cover with your fingers . The camera back will then swing open. 3 . Rotate the take·up spool until you can slide the end of the film leader into the groove . Then engage the second perforated hole of the leader with the small hook inside the groove. sprocket .
Canon 7 accepts any standard 35mm film cartridge as well as the Canon Film Magazine V, which is available as an accessory . 4. Lift up the rewind crank. rewind crank . Put the film cartridge into the recess directly beneath the PrESS the film rewind crank again to lock the film cartridge in place . 5. With your thumb on the knurled lower end of the take·up spool, turn the spool clockwise until the film is taut . 6 . Close the back cover, which locks automatically .
7. Then turn the magazine opening key clockwise to " close .. ' and return the knob to its former position . Do not turn the magazine opening key before closing the back cover. 8. Wind twice ing . . lever the lever and press the shutter button with the lens cap on . By doing this you will have cleared the two frames exposed to the light while you were load· . and the exposure counter dial will advance to " 0 " from "S." Wind the again and you are ready for the first shot .
How To Hold The Canon 7 It is important to hold the cam era properly in order to obtain clear-and-sharp pictures . Hold the camera in a vertical or horizontal position . . . look through the view· finder and focus . Press the shutter button gently after composing your picture . These st eps are important : 1. Hold the camera snugly in both hands . 2. The camera should be pressed firmly to your che9k or forehead . 3. When using in a horizontal position both elbows should be pressed against your body .
Unloading Film 1. Turn the film rewind ring to " R " from the " A " position . 2. Raise the rewind crank to its operating position and turn clockwise , as shown by the arrow . Watch the rotation of the film transpo rt indicator while rewinding the film . When the rotation suddenly stops . . . then stop rewindin g immediately . 22 3. Return the film rewind ring to " A. " 4. Turn the magazine opening key to the left. 5. Open the back cover by pulling the back cover lock outward .
When you have finished a roll of film and you try to advance the film, you will feel tension on your finger. You should then stop winding and remove the film from the camera in this manner : 6 . Pullout the rewind crank as far as it will go and take out the film cassette or magazine . • Be sure to put the lens cap on before rewinding the film . • If the film is forcibly wound after all exposures have been completed , it will be impossible to rewind th e film .
Flash Synchronization When the Canon Flash Un it V is fitted directly into the flash unit connector socket , and when the shutter button is pressed , it is automaticall y adjusted for the various shutter speeds of synchroflash operation _ A lens hood is also necessary when taking flash pictures _ SHUTTER SPEED • For electronic flash , turn shutter dial to "X ." • When using miniature size " F " type bulbs (for example: AG 1, Philips , etc. ) , be sure the shutter speed dial is set at 1/ 15 sec.
Perfect electrical contact is made when the Canon Flash Unit Model V is attached to the flash unit connector socket . No external wirin g is necessary and all synchronization is done automatically in the camera itself . To extend the flash unit from the camera , or to connect a speedlight unit of non-Canon make , use a Canon E xtension Cord Va ( 15-ft. ) or Vb (3-ft .) When using a clip-on-type speedlight on the Canon 7, the Canon Flash Unit Coupler , or Accessory Coupler, should be used .
---- Self-Timer When you are ready to photograph , turn the self-timer lever counter-clockwise , as illustrated, until it can be turned no further. This can be done before or after cocking the shutter. The timing device w ill start operating as soon as the shutter button is pressed . .. and the shutter will be actuated approximately 10 seconds later • Orice you have cocked the self-timer , it cannot be released unless the shutter button is pressed .
Double Exposures Canon Model 7 is not designed t o take double expos ures ; however , it can be done . by following these steps: 1. First turn the film rewind ring to " R " from" A" position . 2. While watching the film transport indicator , turn the film rewind crank to the right and stop when the film transport indicator has made about one-and -a-half turns. 3. Return the rewind ring to position " A." 4.
'Special Care of Lenses CHANGING LENS ... The lens mounting flange of the Canon 7 is equipped with both the Canon standard screw-in-mount and Canon special bayonet-mount M. To detach a screwin-type lens (other than the F 0 .95 50mm lens) from the camera, hold the lens barrel at its base and turn counter-clockwise ( illustrated by small arrow ) . To replace a lens , keep lens cap on but remove the dust cap from the lens.
• Do not change your lens in a strong light. When changing your lens have the replacement lens at hand. Then quickly change the lens in the shade . . . or use your shadow as a shield from the direct light . DISTANCE SCALE ... The distance scale indicates the distance between the focused subject and the film. It is not necessary to check the scale for normal photography; however, it is necessary for infra -red photography, which is explained later on, and for determining depth-of-field .
DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE . .. The depth-of·field scale shows you the range of subjects which will be in sharp focus on the film. This range will vary with the" F" stop selected . For example: The depth·of·field will be deeper ... the smaller the lens aperture the shorter the lens focal length the farther the distance of the subject The depth·of·fieldwill be shallow ... With an "F" stop of F 5 .
INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY ... The letter " R" is on the depth-of-field scale of all Canon lenses. red film. When using this film. focus in the normal way . This is for infra- Read off the distance of the subject you are focusing on as shown opposite the distance indicator mark on the lens distance scale. Turn the lens barrel until the distance reading is opposite the "R" mark. For example: when the subject you have focused on is 25-feet away.
Loading Film Into The Magazine The Canon Film Magazine V is designed to hold 5-1 /4 feet ( 1.53m ) of 35mm film . It consists of three parts: center spool , inner shell, and outer shell. 1. To disassemb~ the magazine, place your finger on the button and turn the inner shell clo~ kwise until both the inner shell and outer shell slots are superimposed and the safety disengaged . Draw out the inner shell. 2 . Insert the tapered end of the film into the larger width slit of the center spool.
3 . Wind 5-1 /4 feet of film around the center spool moderately tight for 36 exposures .. . 3-1 /4 feet for 20 exposures .. . 3 feet for 18 exposures. Do not touch the emulsion (dull ) side with your fingers. 4 . To assemble the magazine, first insert the center spool into the inner shell, with the beginning of the film sticking out of the slot . 5 . Place the center spool into the inner shell and then place it into the outer shell. Inner and outer shell slots should be superimposed.
World-Famous Canon Lenses Canon lenses are held in the highest esteem by professional and discerning amateur photographers the world over for their unsurpassed , unique optical design and precision engineering. Before leaving the factory, each lens must meet exacting quality tests to insure the highest resolution, contrast, brilliance, and color fidelity .
Specifications for Screw-in Mount Lenses Type Angle of View O.5X O.56X O.7X O.7X O.7X 5 6 8 7 6 bayonet·mount M·type lens used for the Canon 7 onl y. *.* Special Bayonet·mount·type lens used in combination with the Canon Mirror Box 2. NOTE: Canon lenses from 200mm to lOOOmm are available in combina tio n with the mirror box and a complete set of attachments.
Proper Care of your Camera Moisture and dust are harmful to your camera. It should be taken out into the light and fresh air from time to time . If your camera is to be stored for a long time, it should be removed from its case. Silica gel or another drying agent should be placed alongside it . When you use your camera on a rainy day, or at the beach , moisture and salt air adhere to it , which can result in stains , rust, and corrosion .
Now That You Are Completely Familiar With Your Camera, Follow These Simple Steps. 1. Remove the lens cap 4. Compose your picture 2. 5. Advance the film Focus 3. 6.
Accessories CABLE RELEASE FILM MAGAZINE CAMERA HOLDER L FILTERS SPECIAL VIEWFINDER P ACCESSORY COUPLER . FLASH UNIT COUPLER . EVEREADY CASE . LENS HOOD .
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