Canon New F1 Instructions Manual Lars Heineken 23rd December 2002 1
CONTENTS CONTENTS Contents 1 Attaching the Lens 4 2 Battery 2.1 Loading the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 7 3 Shutter Release and Self-timer/Lock Lever 9 4 Holding the Camera 11 5 Focusing 12 6 Loading the Film 14 7 Setting the ASA/ISO Film Speed 15 8 Frame Counter 16 9 Exposure 18 10 Shutter 19 11 How to Choose a Shutter Speed 11.1 Freezing Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS CONTENTS 18 Aperture-priority AE 18.1 Stopped-down AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 Match-needle Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.3 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 ATTACHING THE LENS 1 Attaching the Lens To remove the body cap, turn it counterclockwise until it stops and pull it off. To reattach, align the red dot on the cap with the camera’s red dot. Then lightly push the cap in and turn it fully clockwise. Turn the rear lens cap in the direction of the arrow until it stops and pull it off. To reattach, align the arrow on the cap with the lens’ red dot. Then lightly push the cap in and turn it fully clockwise.
1 ATTACHING THE LENS The following lenses cannot be mounted on the New Canon F-1: FL 19mm f/3.5 FL 58mm f/1.2 R 50mm f/1.8 R 58mm f/1.2 R R FLP 100mm 100mm 38mm f/3.5 f/2 f/2.8 Notes: • Do not push the stop-down slide while advancing the film. Otherwise, it may be impossible to mount the lens. • Do not press the lens release button while mounting the lens or it may not pop out, thus causing the lens to work incorrectly.
2 BATTERY 2 2.1 Battery Loading the Battery The action grip of the camera also serves as a battery chamber cover and therefore must be removed to load a battery. To do this, press the release button and lift up the grip. Use one of the batteries listed below or an equivalent of another brand: Lithium 6V Duracell PX 28L Alkaline - manganese 6V Eveready (UCAR) No. A544 IEC 4LR44 Silver Oxide 6V Eveready (UCAR) No.
2 BATTERY 2.2 2.2 Checking the Battery Checking the Battery The battery can be checked with the shutter dial at any setting other than ”A”, and at any ASA/ISO film speed setting. With the shutter dial on ”B,” battery check is possible only after the film has been advanced. To check the battery, press the check button for about three seconds while looking in the viewfinder. Battery power is sufficient when the meter needle is above the battery check index. The weaker the battery, the lower the needle.
2.2 Checking the Battery 2 BATTERY Try to make a habit of checking the battery at the followingtimes: • After loading a new battery. • If the shutter won’t function with the selftimer/lock lever on ”A.” • Before and after making many long exposures at slow speeds other than ”B.” • When you are using the camera at low temperatures. • Before shooting important events. • When the camera is used frequently. • After storing the camera for a long time. • Before going on a trip.
3 SHUTTER RELEASE AND SELF-TIMER/LOCK LEVER 3 Shutter Release and Self-timer/Lock Lever The self-timer/lock lever of the camera has three settings. With the lever at ”A,” press the shutter button halfway to activate the meter. To release the shutter, gently press the shutter button all the way down. When the level is at ”L,” the shutter button is locked. It is advisable to turn the lock lever to ”L” when the camera is not in use to prevent accidental shutter release and battery consumption.
3 SHUTTER RELEASE AND SELF-TIMER/LOCK LEVER mirror for the next shutter release. The film must be advanced fully to the next frame or the shutter will not release.
4 HOLDING THE CAMERA 4 Holding the Camera The best way to prevent image blur from camera movement is to hold the camera as steady as possible, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens. Lightly rest your right index finger on the shutter button, and the tip of your thumb on the film advance lever or on the body. Wrap your other right fingers around the action grip. Then press your left elbow to your body and lightly press the camera against your cheek or forehead.
5 FOCUSING 5 Focusing 1. Laser-matte screen 2. Microprism rangefinder 3. New split rangefinder 4. Overexposure warning mark 5. Meter Needle 6. Stopped-down metering/battery check index 7. Aperture needle 8. Underexposure warning mark twhen using f/1.4 lens) 9.
5 FOCUSING Turn the focusing ring of the lens as you look in the viewfinder until the main subject is sharp. The three focusing aids of the standard screen can be used alone or in combination according to the subject and your own preference. Note: The New Canon F- 1’s focusing screen, which makes precise focusing possible, also determines the metering sensitivity area.
6 LOADING THE FILM 6 Loading the Film Pressing the safety stopper, pull up the rewind knob until the camera back pops open. Be sure to shield the film from direct sunlight while loading. Place the cartridge in the film chamber as shown. Then push down the rewind knob, turning it until it drops into its normal position. Note: Remove the plastic insert from the pressure plate before loading the first film cartridge.
7 SETTING THE ASA/ISO FILM SPEED 7 Setting the ASA/ISO Film Speed Turn the setting dial, while pressing the lock release button, until the desired film 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 film 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 film’s sensitivity to light.
8 FRAME COUNTER 8 Frame Counter Each time you advance the film, 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 finished. 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.
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9 EXPOSURE 9 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 film, while the shutter speed controls how long the light strikes the film. 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.
10 SHUTTER 10 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.
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.
11 HOW TO CHOOSE A SHUTTER SPEED 11 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 subject’s motion and to control the effect of camera movement. 11.1 Freezing Motion The faster the subject is moving, the higher the shutter speed required to stop the action.
11.2 Blurring the Subject’s Motion 11 HOW TO CHOOSE A SHUTTER SPEED 11.2 Blurring the Subject’s Motion Blurring part of the picture can give a convincing sense of action. To blur the subject, simply set a shutter speed which is too slow to freeze its action. In this photo it was blurred at 1/15 sec. 11.3 Panning You can blur the background while keeping the subject relatively sharp by ”panning.
12 APERTURE Blurring part of the picture can heighten the sense of action. In most cases, however, image blur is undesirable. To avoid blurred pictures from camera movement, choose a shutter speed of at least 1/60 sec. for handheld shooting with a standard lens. With a telephoto lens, it is advisable to use faster shutter speeds. The rule of thumb is to use a shutter speed no slower than the reciprocal of the lens in use. This means that for a 100mm lens, the shutter speed should be at least 1/125 sec.
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 field 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.
13 EXPOSURE MODES 13 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.
13.2 Stopped-down Metering 13 EXPOSURE MODES [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 field is of importance.
14 METER MODE SELECTOR 14 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.
15 WHICH VIEWFINDER DID YOU PURCHASE? 15 Which viewfinder did you purchase? Eye-Level Finder FN AE Finder FN 28
16 EYE-LEVEL 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 field of view. Focusing Screen FN-PE, which offers selective-area metering, is supplied with the New Canon F-1 Eye-Level Finder combination. 16.1 Match-needle Metering 1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject.
16.1 Match-needle Metering 16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN 3. Place your subject so that it fills the rectangular area in the center of the viewfinder. This shaded portion is the light measuring area of the camera’s silicon photocell and is 12% of the field 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.
16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN 16.1 Match-needle Metering 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.
16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 16.2 16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewfinder 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.
18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE 17 AE Finder FN 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 field of view. Manual exposure is also possible with the finder. In manual, the aperture scale and shutter speed are displayed to the right of the field of view.
18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE will not be displayed. In this case, first turn the shutter dial to ”2000,” then back to ”A.” Notes: • Exposure information will not be displayed with a different finder attached and the shutter dial set on ”A.” • With a New FD lens ”without chrome mount ring), the aperture is displayed adjacent to the shutter speed scale in the viewfinder.
18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE 18.1 Stopped-down AE • If your eye will not be to the eyepiece the moment you release the shutter, close the eyepiece shutter by pushing the lever clockwise. This will prevent stray light from entering and adversely affecting the exposure. 18.1 Stopped-down AE 1. Following the procedure on p. 40, set the shutter dial to ”A.” 2. Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject. 3. Turn the lens’ aperture ring to the desired aperture. 4. Unlock the stop-down slide.
18.2 Match-needle Metering 18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE incorrect exposure 18.2 correct exposure Match-needle Metering To meter the subject manually, simply disengage the shutter dial from ”A.” The shutter speed scale will disappear, and the aperture scale and shutter speed display will appear to the right of the field of view. Then set the shutter speed and aperture in the usual manner, matching the meter and aperture needles in the viewfinder. 18.
18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE 18.3 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering Note Use of the following accessories is limited when the AE Finder FN is attached: • Early TS 35mm f/2.8 lenses: The fens’ shift knob will touch the finder as you rotate the lens, preventing full rotation. • Early Auto Bellows: The finder will touch the bellows’ rear standard as you rotate the camera, making vertical shots impossible.
19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE 19 Shutter-priority AE When the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN is attached to the New Canon F-1, a choice of shutter-priority AE or manual exposure is available according to the shooting situation and your personal preference. For shutter-priority AE, simply turn the lens’ aperture ring to the ”A” mark and turn the shutter dial to the desired speed.
19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE the various exposure modes can be used. For aperture-priority AK, first disengage the lens’ aperture ring from the ”A” mark. Then set thg shutter dial to ”A,” and manually select an aperture. The camera will select the shutter speed automatically. For manual exposure, make sure that both the lens’ aperture ring and the shutter dial are disengaged from the ”A” setting. Then set the shutter speed and aperture manually, aligning the two needles in the viewfinder in the usual way.
19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE • After removing the power winder or motor drive, do not forget to remove the lens’ aperture ring from the ”A” mark or the shutter will not release when you press the shutter button. • Before attaching the finder or motor drive, wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth to prevent poor contact from dirt.
20 METER COUPLING RANGE 20 Meter Coupling Range With an FD 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100/21◦ (ASA 100/21 DIN) film, the New Canon F-1’s built-in exposure meter couples within a range of EV.- 1 (4 sec. at f/1.4) to EV 20 (1/2000 sec. at f/22). In aperture-priority AE or stoppeddown AE, the coupling range is EV-1 to EV 19 (1/1000 sec. at f/22). EV (Exposure Value) is a numerical value of exposure which is based on proper combinations of shutter speed and aperture.
21 METERING SENSITIVITY AREAS 21 Metering Sensitivity Areas With the New Canon F-1, a special optical element in each focusing screen determines the metering sensitivity area. Thus the metering area can be changed, according to the sub ect you are shooting and the lens in use, simply by replacing the focusing screen. There are three different light measuring areau available, each designed to suit particular metering requirements. 1.
21 METERING SENSITIVITY AREAS 3. Spot Metering Spot metering is ideal for subjects which require carefully-aimed, precise measurement. Since the metering area is 3% of the field 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 effective for stage and close-up photography. This system is not suitable for AE photography; for best results, use manual exposure metering.
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22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 22 Exposure Compensation With center-weighted average metering, the camera’s 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 influenced by that light and your subject will be underexposed.
22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 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 needle’s circle is equivalent to one f/stop. This method of exposure correction is useful, for example, when shooting a subject with strong backlight.
22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 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.
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 film speed.
22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Note When it is difficult 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 insufficient 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 film speed by a multiple of two, such as two or four.
23 REWINDING THE FILM 23 Rewinding the Film When you have reached the end of the film, the film advance lever will stop before the end of its stroke. 1. Turn the rewind lever in the direction of the arrow and push it down until it locks. 2. Unfold the rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. You will hear a sound as you turn the rewind crank which indicates the film is being rewoun t When you no longer hear the sound, the film is completely rewound. 3.
23 REWINDING THE FILM Notes • If you are not sure the rewind lever is engaged, or if you have accidentally engaged it, gently press the shutter button and the lever will pop back up. • The frame counter does not count backwards as you rewind the film. • The frame counter will return to ”S” and the rerwind lever will automatically disengage when you open the camera back.
24 DEPTH OF FIELD 24 Depth of Field There are two ways to check depth of field. One is by using the depth-of-field scale on the lens. This is a scale of f/stops repeated on each side of the distance index. 1. First focus. Then press the shutter button halfway and note to which f/stop the meter needle points in the viewfinder. Find the two f/stops on the depthof-field scale which correspond to that number. 2. Draw imaginary lines from those two numbers to the distance scale.
24 DEPTH OF FIELD You can check depth of field visually in the following way: • Focus the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway and note to hich f/stop the meter needle points in the viewfinder. • Turn the lens’ aperture ring to that f/stop. • Push in and then release the stop-down slide so that it unlocks and you can see its red line. Now, just by looking at your subject through the viewfinder, you can see the range of sharp focus.
25 SELF-TIMER 25 Self-timer • First make sure the film is advanced to the next frame. • Turn the self-timer/lock lever to ”S.” • Focus the subject and take a meter reading. Do not set the shutter dial to ”B” because the self-timer will not function on this setting. • Press the shutter button. A ”beep-beep” sound will be emitted. The shutter will be released automatically ten seconds later. At two seconds before shutter release, the camera will begin to beep at a faster rate.
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.
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26 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 26 Multiple Exposures The New F-1’s provision for multiple exposures allows you to easily make two or more exposures on the same frame for creative effect.
26 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 1. First advance the film to the next frame. 2. Then take up any film 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 film will now retain stationary for multiple exposures. 5. Gently turn the film advance lever. This will cock the shutter for the next exposure.
26 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 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 camera’s shutter button.
27 EXPOSURE IN MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 27 Exposure in Multiple Exposures Generally, the first 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.
28 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 28 28.1 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.
28.2 Slow-sync Flash Photography 28 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.
28 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 28.3 28.3 General Flash Photography General Flash Photography When using an automatic flash unit other than a Canon Speedlite, first turn the shutter dial to ”~” (1/90 sec) Then turn the aperture ring to the same aperture which you have set on the flash. With the shutter dial on ” f ,” other types of electronic flash units can be synchronized either through the hot shoe or via the PC socket on the side of the camera. These allow two separate flash units to be fired simultaneously.
28.3 General Flash Photography 28 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Infrared Index Mark Infrared light has longer wavelengths which focus on a plane slightly behind that of ordinary visible light. It is necessary, therefore, to slightly adjust the focus of the lens when using blackand-white infrared film. The infrared index mark engraved on the lens is used for this purpose.
29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES 29 Shooting with Close-up Accessories 65
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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.
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.
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. Film Plane Indicator This mark, engraved on top of,-the camera body, indicates the exact position of the film plane.
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30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 30 30.1 System Accessories Canon AE Motor Drive FN The AE Motor Drive FN is designed as an integral part of the New Canon F-1 system.
30.2 Canon AE Power Winder FN 30.2 30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Canon AE Power Winder FN Designed to increase the versatility of the New Canon F- 1, the AE Power Winder FN advances the film automatically in single-frame or continuous shooting at a maximum two frames per second. In addition, it converts the camera to shutterpriority AK. The power winder has two shutter buttons for horizontal or vertical hots.
30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 30.3 30.3 Canon Film Chamber FN-100 Canon Film Chamber FN-100 The Film Chamber FN-100 is one of tt e system accessories designed for the New Canon F-1. Used in conjunction. the AE Motor Drive FN and film chamber provide continuous or singleframe shooting capability of up to 100 frames, as well as shutterpriority AK. Yet it is sufficiently light and compact to afford hand-held shooting, making it ideal for sports, documentary and action photography where utmost mobility is desired.
30.4 Canon Data Back FN 30.4 30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Canon Data Back FN The Canon Data Back FN is a data-recording accessory designed for use with the New Canon F-1. In addiSion to the year, month, and day, the letters A to G in both upper and lower case and Roman numerals I to X may be imprinted in up to six characters on the film. Not only can this accessory be used for recording the data on photographs, it may also be used to code them for scientific and other purposes.
30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 30.5 30.5 Canon Wireless Controller LC-1 Canon Wireless Controller LC-1 This remote control device uses infrared light to control cameras from a distance. The LC-1 is particularly useful in sports and wildlife photography, news coverage and numerous other fields. The Wireless Controller consists of a transmitter and a receiver. Up to three cameras can be operated on three different channels.
31 SPECIFICATION 31 Specification Type: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera Format: 24 x 36mm Interchangeable Lenses: Canon FD (for fullaperture metering) and Canon FL, R and non-FD (for stopped-down metering) series lenses. Standard Lenses: FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 50mm f/1.2, FD 50mm f/1.4 and FD 50mm f/1.8 Lens Mount: Canon breech-lock mount. Exposure Modes: Match-needle and stoppeddown manual exposure.
31 SPECIFICATION Eyepiece Shutter: Built-in. Keeps out extraneous light during self-timer and remote control operation. Dioptric Adjustment: Built-in eyepiece adjusted to standard -1 diopter. Focusing Screen: Standard split-image/microprism rangefinder. Twelve other types of interchangeable screens are optionally available. Light Metering System: Through-the-lens (TTL) metering by silicon photocell (SPC). Metering area is determined by special optical element incorporated in each focusing screen.
31 SPECIFICATION Mechanical Shutter Operation: By removing battery from battery chamber. Only mechanically controlled speeds can be used. Mirror: Instant-return type with shock-absorbing mechanism. ISO Film Speed Scale: ISO 6-6400. Shutter Dial: 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.
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 sufficient 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 viewfinder illumination.
31 SPECIFICATION Automatic Flash: New Canon Auto Tuning System (New CATS) with specified Canon Speedlites. Shutter speed is automatically set to 1/90 sec. with shutter dial at any setting except B. Meter needle indicates auto working aperture in the viewfinder as soon as Speedlite’s pilot lamp glows. Aperture controlled automatically when AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN is attached and lens’ aperture ring set to ”A” mark. Slow-Sync Flash Rhotography: Possible with Speedlites 199A, 533G and 577G.
31 SPECIFICATION Other Safety Camera will not function when power level Devices: is insufficient or when lens’ aperture ring is set to ”A” and the power winder or motor drive is not attached. Film winding impossible while shutter is in operation. Dimensions: 146.7 x 48.3 x 96.6 mm (5-3/4” x 1-7/8” x 3-3/4”) body only. Weight: 795g (28 ozs) body only 1,030g (36-5/16 ozs) with FD 50mm f/1.4.
32 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 32 Caring for your Camera As with any precision instrument, proper care and maintenance involve a few simple rules in addition to common sense. Observing these few rules will keep your New Canon F-1 in top condition at all times. • The best thing you can do for your camera is to use it regularly. In the event that you must store it for quite a while, first remove it from its case or camera bag. Remove the battery.
32 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA • To clean the lens surfaces, use only a blower brush, cleaning fluid and tissue made specially for cleaning camera lenses. Carefully follow the lens’ instructions. Using the Camera at Very Low Temperatures When you use the New F-1 in cold conditions, try to protect it from outside air and avoid extreme temperature changes. Condensation forming on a camera and lens taken from subzero outside temperatures into a warm room may cause corrosion.
