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Canon deve | BE ‘le . A ads INSTRUCTIONS Mi Ta ee E ae Unfotd the front and back flans of this booklet tor | easy reference while you read the instructions Nomenclature Shutter Dial -. — -- — Index Film Advance Ll ever Flash Sync Contact AE Set Ры or AE Finder FMI Accessory Shoe Film Rewend Laver Fincher Release Button agil timer Lock Lever Rewind Crank Frame Counter Aewind Enob Shutter Button Exposwe Compensation Dial Action Grip (Battery Chamber Cover] Safety Stopper Exposure Compensation Lock Release Button ДЕ Lock. Pim = ES ы =; er, Siop-dowen Slide — = Iieoination enclos "Ha. Aperture Hana Battery Check Button Ornth-of-Field Scala — Mount Positioning Point Focusing Ring —— - = Bayona? Thank you for purchasing the Canon F-1. A combination of sophisticated electronics, pre- cision machining and the latest optical tech- nology has made it one of the most advanced cameras available today. Yet, its design is basic, its operation simple, and it embodies all of the elements necessary for professional use. With the F-1, Canon has achieved a balance between the electronic and mechanical worlds, lts electromechanical hybrid shutter, for exam- ple, provides greater overall accuracy and a wider range of shutter speeds. And if the bat- tery fails, you can continue shooting at any of the high speeds or B; all of which are mechani- cally controlled. Canons most advanced optical technologies are evident in the F-1's exposure metering system. A special optical elament incorporated in each focusing screen controls the metering sensitivity distribution. Three different areas, center-weighted average, selective-area and spot metering, are available to help you refine your metenng techniques, By attaching the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN, you have the complementary advantages of automatic film advance at a maximum two or five frames per second re- spectively, and shutter-priority AE, For opti- mum control of depth of field, aperture-priority AE and stopped-down AE are possible with the AE Finder FN. Manual exposure is still readily available without removing either accessory. Being a system camera, the F-1 is designed for versatility and growth. It is compatible with a complete series of interchangeable accessories, as well as over 50 FD lenses. Thus you can build a system as comprehensive as your individual needs. For the fullest understanding of your F-1, please read this instruction book with the camera at hand. Attaching the Lens. ....,..,.....6—7 AE:Finder FIN coo 40—44 0 A a Pe 8-10 Shutter-priority AE............. 44—46 Shutter Release and Self-timer/ Meter Coupling Range........--. 47 Lock Lever... use WM Metering Sensitivity Áreas ....... 48—50 Film Ada... cera 12 Interchangeable Focusing Screens. 51—65 Holding the Camera ............ 13 Exposure Compensation ......... 56-~60 PORN oa sae ead peste D ат Rewinding the Film.............. 60—61 Loading the АНИ: зе. 16—17 Checking Depth of Field ......... 6263 Setting the 150 Film ds REN 18—19 ом: A aa . 64—65 Frame Counter .................20-~—21 Multiple Exposures............. . 67—53 Exposure 22 Flash Photography...-...--..-.. 70-74 STEN ico 23—24 Infrared Index Mark ............ .75 How to Choose a Shutter Speed. . 25—26 Shooting with Close-up а TL CO 27—28 Accessories.......... peewee 1678 Exposure Modes... .....-...-... 29—31 System Accessories..........-.. 81-83 Meter Mode Selector............32~—33 Spécifications coco ees ee 84—87 Which viewfinder did you purchase? Caring for your Camera.......--- 88—89 Eye-Level Finder РМ -..:...... 36-39 To remove the body cap, tum it counterclock- wise until it stops and pull it off. To reattach, align the red dot on the cap with the cameras red dot. Then lightly push the cap in and turn rt 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. To mount the lens, align its red positioning point with the camera's red dot and tum the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and the lens release button pops out. To remove the lens, turn it counterclockwise while pressing the lens release button Е = rll mn Е к. =. ae i. Fri CAUTION Do not mount the lens if the red dot inside the camera mount and the red line on the stop-down slide are showing. In this case, push in the stop- dawn slide so that it locks in the normal (retracted) position and these warning marks can no longer be sen The following lenses cannot be mounted on the Canon F-1: FL 19mm #/3.5 A 100mm f/2 FL 58mm f/ 1.2 FLP 38mm f/2.8 A 50mm f/1.8 A 58mm f/ 1.2 A 100mm f/3.5 . Do not push the stop-down slide while advanc- ing 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 lans to work incorrectly I. Loading the Battery The action grip of the camera also serves as à 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: To ensure proper contact, wipe the battery ter- minals with a clean, dry cloth before loading. Load a new battery so that its terminais are in the directions indicated by the diagram inside the battery chamber, Insert the negative end first, then push down and insert the positive end. The camera will not function if the battery is loaded incorractly. Then slide the action gnp's tab into the guide hole as shown, and lower the grip until it locks in place. I. Checking the Battery The battery can be checked with the shutter dial at any setting other than “A”, and at any 50 film speed setting. With the shutter dial on “BY”, battery check 15 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 bat- tery, the lower the needle. However. even if the battery 15 weak, exposure will still be correct as long as the shutter is released when you press the shutter button. 10 | | OK. | 8 5 “D h T Battery Check Index lf the mater needle rests at or below the index, the battery is almost exhausted. In this case, have a new battery ready. With normal use the battery should last about one year. Battery power may decrease, however, at temperatures below 0° C (32° Fl In this case, load a new battery and keep the camera warm until you are ready to shoot. Do not throw the original battery away; keep it as a spare. Alternate the two batteries, keeping the one that is not in use warm. Although a battery may not perform well in the cold, it may work normally again at higher temperatures. Lithium batteries are recommended for use at low tem- peratures. Notes 1. Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for about three weeks or longer. 2. Do not try to take the battery apart and never dispose of it ın fire. Try to make a Наби of checking the battery at the | following times: | After loading a new battery. lf the shutter wall not function with the self- timer 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 tem- peratures. When the camera is used frequently. After stoning the camera for a long time. Before going on à trip. Be ae Мг Betore shooting important events, | — 10 The battery check button also serves to cancel the self-timer, meter reading, illumination of viewfinder information ("LIGHT setting of meter mode selector), and shutter operation during long exposures. The circuit is cancelled the moment you press the button, and the second curtain will close when you remove your finger. The shutter will not be released if you press the shutter button while pressing the battery check button. 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. H is advisable to tum the lock lever to “L” when the camera is not in use to prevent accidental shutter release and battery consumption. With the lever at "5, the camera's 10-second self-timer can be activated simply by pressing the shutter button. For further details on self-timer photography. refer to p. 64. shutter release is electromagnetic as long as there is a battery in the camera. Once the bat- tery is removed, the camera switches to me- chanical release, and only those speeds which are mechanically controlled can be used. The shutter button has a threaded socket in the center to accept a standard cable release. dr *. ” fan Li nk a er bar nf NN een ma rte ce F'n "me A power de ere First push the advance lever out to its 30° stand-off position. To advance the film, tum the advance lever all the way to the nght in one continuous 139° stroke or several short ones. This also cocks the shutter and prepares the diaphragm and mirror for the next shutter release. The film must be advanced fully to the next frame or the shutter will not release. The best way to prevent image blur from camera movement is to hold the camera as steady as possible, with your left hand support- ing the camera and lens, Lightly rast 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 опр. Then press your left albow to your body and lightly press the camera against your cheek or forehead. For a vertical shot, steady at least one elbow against your body. Spread your feet slightly apart, one foot ahead of the other, and relax, Lean against a steady support if one is available. == There is, of course, no one correct way to hold the camera. Experiment to find the most suita- ble way for you. Select a method that provides comfort in addition to stability. It may help to practice in front of a mirror, When shooting at a shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower or with a telephoto lens, it 13 advisable to mount the camera on a tripod. If the tripod screw is especially tong, be careful not to screw it in beyond the limit of the cameras tripod socket. Laser-matte screen (F) Stopped-down metering ‘battery check index Microprism rangefinder = Aperture needle New split rangefinder Underexposure warning mark (when using 11.4 lans) Overexposure warning mark Ch Shutter speed display Meter Needle | ie re out of focus 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 Canon F-1'% focusing screen, which makes precisa focusing possible, also determines the metering sensitivity area. There are 13 types of focusing screens and three different metering areas optionally available to suit your particular focusing and metering requirements, See pp. 51— 35 for further details: 1. New Split Rangefinder The new split-image rangefinder divides the subject in half horizontally and is especially useful fora subject which has vertical lines. The subject is in focus when the two halves merge to become one unbroken image. When using a lens with a maximum aperture of $156 or smaller, one-half of the split-image rangetinder may take on a slight color. 2. Microprism Rangefinder When the subject is out of focus, the micro- prism ring breaks the subject into tiny frag- ments, causing a shimmenng effect, lt is clear and steady when your subject is in focus. 3. Laser-matte Screen The laser-matte screen appears fuzzy until the subject 15 in focus. lt 15 particularly effective when you are using accessones for copying or close-ups. | Mote | Ten eyesight correction lenses from +3 to -4 diopters are available They may make viewing and focusing easier if you are near- ог tarsighted | Choose the one closes! to your eyeglass pre- sonption, then make a practical test if possible hi _— 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 inading the first film cartridge Pull the film leader across the camera and insert the tip into any slot of the take-up spool. Advance the film once. Make sure the sprocket teeth engage the film perforations. The film should be taut. If there is any slack, unfold the rewind crank and gantly tum it in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Note that the rewind crank must be unfolded before you turn it; otherwise, the knob will turn freely. Then fold the rewind crank back in. Close the camera back. Take several blank shots, releasing the shutter and advancing the film until the frame counter reaches 1.” While doing this, keep an eye on the rewind knob. If it rotates in the direction of the arrow, the film is loaded correctly | CAUTION attaching the AE Motor Drive EN NEVER remove the cameras rewind coupler cover from the baseplate when film is loaded in the camera. This will expose the film to light. It is not necessary to remove the coupler cover except for 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 ISO 6 or higher than 150 6400, The table on the next page shows the [SO film speeds which can be set on the Canon F-1. Fig- ures in perentheses are intermediate speeds which are indicated by dots on the 150 dial. ISO is a numerical rating of the film's sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the faster the film and the more sensitive it is to a given amount of light as compared to a film with a lower number. The film manufacturer's 150 rating can be found on the film cartndge, the carton, and the data sheet. E. + Zoe "26 5 = 80 2 2 100 + + 900 + s AN] = 161110} (VEMZO 132/20) (BAAD! MP 12601320) 15007640} go + с 1600. + 9300 + 6 100011250 (20002500: MODE A new set of film-speed Standards has been established by the Intemational Standards Organization (ISO) in which both an arithmetric value (equivalent to ASA) and a logarithmic value (equivalent to DIN) are used to express film-speed ratings. In the following example note that the number after 150 is the equivalent ASA number, and the number before the degree symbol {+} is the equivalent DIN number. 150 100/21" ASA 100/21 DIN All references to film speed in the ramaining sections of this manual are expressed | in 150. — [9 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 “5” when you open the camera back. During multi- ple exposures, the frame counter advances each time you wind the advance lever. The Canon F-1 will also accept bulk film loaded into standard cartridges. In this case, be sure to trim the leader as shown before loading it ınto the camera. coooocob3006000) | | as ILM FOR COLOR PAIN 46 EXPOFUREI Memo Holder The camera back has а memo holder, lt conve- niently holds the end of the film box as a reminder of the type of film in use and the num- ber of exposures. — 31 — The amount of light that exposes a frame is determined by the aperture and shutter speed. The size of the apertura 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, for example, the meter indicates that exposure will be correct at f'd and 1/60 sec. you usually have other combinations to choose from. Some of the combinations in this example include {15.6 at 1/30 sec. and f/2.8 at 1/125 sec. The two main considerations involved in select- Ing one particular combination over the others are the subjects motion and depth of field; each of these affects the way a picture will look. You can control the affect of a picture simply by choosing a certain shutter speed and aperture combination, The next three sections provide information which you may find useful whether you are using the camera manually or automatically with an AE accessory. The Canon F-1's hybrid shutter is slactronically as well as mechanically controlled. Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/125 sec. "4" (1/90 sec) and “В” (bulb) are mechanically governed, while 1/60 to В secs. are electroni- cally controlled. With the AE Finder FN attached and the shutter dial on “A” shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 8 secs. are electronically con- trolled. The shutter dial of the camera has settings from 2000 to 8, "AL "#5." and “В.” 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 =.. т reciprocals of the true shutter speeds; ''125." for example, indicates a speed of 1/125 sac. Intermediate settings on the dial cannot be used, and the dial cannot be tumed between "В" 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 “А” is aligned with the index on the finder. A scale with shutter speeds from 8 to 1/7000 sec. will now be displayed below the field of view as long as the AE Finder FN is attached. The "+" setting is for synchronized flash photography at an X sync. speed of 1/90 sec. It is not necessary to set the shutter dial to “4” when using a dedicated Canon Speedlite; once the Speediite’s pilot lamp glows, the camera automatically switches to 1/80 sec. provided the shutter dial is not on “В.” When the shutter dial is set to “B,"" the shutter will remain open as long as you press the shut- ter button. The camera's 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 pari Re meter to ane the best exposure. It i by 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. 1, Freezing Motion The faster the subject is moving, the higher the shutter speed required to stop the action. To freeze the motion of a pedestrian, for example, choose a speed of at least 1/60 sec.; for a moving car, as fast as 1/1000 sec. The motion of the motorcycle in this photo was frozen at 1/2000 sec. 2. Blurring the Subject's Motion Blurring part of the picture can give a convinc- ing sense of action. To blur the subject, simply seta shutter speed which is too slow to freeze Its action. In this photo it was blurred at 1/15 sec. 3. Panning You can blur the background while keeping the subject relatively sharp by “panning.” Choose а shutter speed suitable for the subject's motion and release the shutter as you follow the move- ment, turning the upper part of your body. 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 shoot- ing 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 recipro- cal of the lens in use. This means that for a 100mm lens, the shutter speed should be at least 1/125 sec.: for a 500mm lens, it should be at least 1/500 sec. me ee oo; The size of the aperture determines the amount of light allowed to reach the film. The apertures are indicated by a series of numbers, called f'stops or f-numbers, which can be found on the aperture ring. The smaller numbers are called large f'stops while the larger numbers are called small fístops. This is because the smaller numbers represent larger apertures which allow more light to pass through the lens. The largest f/stop on the lens is called the lens maximum aperture; the smallest f/stop. the lens minimum aperture. The maximum and minimum apertures differ depending on the lens. Each time you turn the aperture ring from one f'stop to the next smaller one, the amount of light allowed through is exactly halved. Using f/2 as a standard, the amount of light striking the film will change according to the f'stop indicated below. How the Aperture Affects the Picture In addition te controlling the quantity of light, the aperture influences depth of field which, in turn, affects the way a picture will look. When your subject is in focus, there is a certain area in front of and behind it which will also be in focus. This range of sharpness is called depth af field, Fstop 12) 14 118) ON 28 4 56 в a 46 2 m is 3 2 та Vi 112 Wd WE 146 1:32 164 1/128 1/056 1. The smaller the aperture, the wider the range of sharpness. This is illustrated by the picture above which was taken at 1/22 Compare it with the photo to its right, This extended depth of field is especially good for such subjects as landscapes. 2. 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 field is also greater the shorter the focal length of the lens. A 24mm lens, for example, will show greater depth of field than a 50mm lens, provided the aperture and shooting distance are the same. Depth of field is also greater the longer the shooting distance, and ls generally greater in the background than in the foreground by a ratio of two to one. See p, 62 for procedures on checking depth of field. The Canon F-1 is basically a manual-exposure camera capable of through-the-lens, full-aper- ture metering and stopped-down metering with the Eye-Level Finder FN. It can be convert- ed to automatic exposure (AE) simply by а taching 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 1$ still possible with one or both of these accessories attached. The following exposure modes are possible with the Canon F-1: 1. Match-needle Metering 2. Shutter-priority AE 3. Aperture-priority AE 4. Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 5. Stopped-down AE Detaled information of these modes is pro- vided in the sections entitled "Eye-Level Finder FN, "АЕ Finder FN,” and “Shutter-priority AE.” I. 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 re- leased. 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 subjact with the viewfinder at its brightest 30 1, Match-needle Metering Set the desirad shutter speed and turn the lens’ aperture ring until the meter needle bisects the aperture ring The position of thé meter needle is determined by the film 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 ac- cording to lighting conditions. This AF mode is suitable for most subjects butasmeacially useful in action photography. {For this mode, the AE Power Wider FN or AT Motor Drive EN must be attached to the camer and the lens set to the A mark! 3, Aperture-priority AE set the lans to the desired aperture and the camera automatically selects the proper shutter speed according to the lighting conditions. [his AE mode is useful for portraiture and still pnotography such as landscapes where depth of field is of importance, (For ths mode. the AE Finder HY must be attached to the camera and the shutter dial sel fa Abe 1. .Stopped-down Metering otopped-down metering is necessary when- ever you are using a non-FD lens, such as the Reflex 500mm, which has a fixed aperture, the TS 35mm lens or any of the older FL lanses. It is also necessary whenever you insert acces- sores which do not have a full-aperture signal pin, such as bellows or extension tubes, be- tween the camera body and lens. Stopped- down metenng 15 possible, though unneces- sary, with an FD lens, For correct exposure, set an aperture smaller than 112.8. For stopped-down metering. the lens dia- phragm must be closed down (stopped down) to the working aperture. Since the diaphragm will open and close as you turn the leans’ aper- ture ning, depth of field can be easily checked, 1. Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Meter- ing Set an aperture and unlock the stop-down slide by pushing it in and then releasing it, Turn the shutter dial lor aperture ring) until the meter needle is in line with the stopped-down meter- ing index. 2. Stopped-down AE Set an apertura 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 fields as photomacrography and photo- micrography, For this mode, the AE Finder FN must be attached to the camera and the shutter dal on eae] There are three ways to turn on the meter, each designed to suit particular metering require- ments. 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 15 pressed halfway lexcept for ''B" and “ £ “ set- tings on the shutter dial). This mode is suited for AE photogra- phy. HOLD: The meter turns on the moment you press the shutter button half- way and stays on for 16 seconds even if you remove your finger from the shutter button. It auto- matically turns off after the speci- fied 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 finger from the shutter button, In addı- tion, the aperture scale in the view- finder is dluminated for the same penod 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 is 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, tum the mode selector to “HOLD” or “NORMAL.” The meter will continue to read, automatically turning off after 16 seconds. Note With the AE Finder FN attached and the shutter dial set to "A, a different scale than that used for match-nedle metering displays exposure informa- tion for aperture-priority and stopped-down AE Consequently. there is no display Hlurmination in the “LIGHT” mode when the shutter dial is on “A.” Which viewfinder did you purchase? — A The table below lists the various exposure modes possible depending on which finder and which accessory, if any, is attached. F-1 Body Type of metering F-1 Body only AE Mot 4 ive EN OLOr rive or AE Power Winder FN = , Cr | — u... 4 => | Match-needie metering | ros Rae Sa = h = . =f" = ki Metering Area I. Match-needle Metering 1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewfinder and focus the sub- ject. 3. Place your subject so that it fills the rec- tangular area in the center of the viewfinder. This shaded portion is the light messuring 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 tum on the meter, The meter needle should be outside of the exposure warning zones. If it is in either zone, of ane Fstop _ | ona-halt fístop 2.69 turn the shutter dial until the meter needle moves out of the one. 5. For correct exposure, turn the lens’ aperture Notes 1. The aperture needie moves only between the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens in ring until the center of the aperture needle use. aligns with the meter needle. The diameter > The meter does not operate with the shutter of the circle is equivalent to one fístop, and dial on "B" or ^^ $ * exposure adjustment is possible in one-half tístop increments simply by turning the lens aperture ring. 47 Overexposure Warning zone | Underexposure 1 warning zone Underexposure Warning The position of the red underexposure warning mark is determined by the lens maximum арег- ture. If the meter needle points to the underex- posure mark, choose a slower shutter speed until the needie moves away from the mark. Overexposure Warning The red marks next to 32, 22 and 16 in the aperture scale are overexposure waming zones. Н the meter needie 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 38- aperture is 1/76, turn the shutter dial to a faster speed until the meter needle points to an aper- ture of f/ 16 or larger. П. Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewfinder and focus the sub- ject. 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 (ог shutter dial) until the meter needle is aligned with the stop- ped-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 first 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. 2. The height of the stopped-down | index is equivalent to one-half fístop. 3. When using stopped-down metering: with an FD lens attached directly to the camera body, use an aperture of 2.8 or smaller. AE Finder FN The primary role of the AE Finder FN is to center-weighted average metering, is sup- convert the camera to aperture-priority AE plied when the Canon F-1 is purchased ini- or stopped-down AE. For these two modes, tially with an АЕ. ee ie | a shutter speed scale and, with a 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. Thus AE and manual modes are clearly differentiated 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 I. Aperture-priority AE 1. After attaching the AE Finder FN, set the shutter dial to “A.” To do this, pull up the Note outer ring and turn the dial until “A” ts If the shutter dial is set to “A” before the finder is aligned with the index on the finder. The attached, exposure information will not be dis- shutter dial cannot be turned between the played, In this case, first turn the shutter cial to “A” and “B" settings. "2000," then back to "A" 40 . Turn the lens” aperture ring to the desired aperture. . Look into the viewfinder and focus the sub- ject. ‚ Tum the meter mode selector to “A”. Then press the shutter button halfway to tum on the meter, Exposure will be correct as long as the meter needle 15 not pointing to either of the exposure warning zones. If the meter needle is in either zone, turn the aperture ning until it moves out of the zone. To release the shutter, press the shutter but- ton all the way down, There is a possibility of camera movement if D. Underexposure warning mark | Overexposure warning mark MEAN 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. № you have set the max- imum aperture and the shutter speed is still slawer than 1/60 sec. attach the camera to a tripod, use a flash or add artificial light. On the other hand, if the meter needle indicates Overexposure even after you have set the minimum aperture, attach a neutral density IND) filter to the lens. This wall reduce the amount of light to the film, | Notes | 1, Exposure information will not be displayed with | а different finder attached and the shutter dial set on “А.” 2 With a FD lens (without chrome mount ring), the aperture is displayed adjacent to the shut- ter speed scale in the viewfinder. К is IMpossl- ble, however, to read the aperture when using an FD lens with a chrome mount ring or when using an extender, extension tubes or other close-up accessories between the camera body and lens. 3. И your eye will not be to the ayepiece the moment you release the shutter, close the | eyepiece shutter by pushing the laver clock- wise. This will prevent stray light fram entering and adversely affecting the exposure. ‚ Stopped-down AE Following the procedure on p. 40, set the shutter dial to A.” Look into the viewfinder and focus the sub- fact. _ Turn the lens” aperture ring to the desired apertura. - 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 sean. _ The shutter speed is automatically selected according to the aperture set on the aperture ring. № the meter needle is in either exposure warning zone, turn the aperture ring until the needle moves out of the zone. Overexposure, underexposure and camera shake warnings are the same as for aperture- priority AE. Please see p. 41. 43— incorrect exposure 4 Correct exposure Ш. Match-needle Metering To meter the subject manually, simply dis- engage the shutter dial from “A.” The shutter speed scale will disappear, and the aperture scale and shutter speed display will appear to the nght of the field of view. Then set the shut- ter speed and aperture in the usual manner, matching the meter and aperture needles in the viewfinder. For further details, see pp. 36—37. IV. Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering Although stopped-down AE is a much simpler and faster method of metering, you can still use fixed-index stopped-down metering. For details, see p. 39 Note | Use of the following accessories 15 limited when the AE Finder FN is attached: 1. Early TS 35mm f/2.8 lenses: The lens shift knob will touch the finder as you rotate the lans, preventing full rotation. 2 Early Auto Bellows: The finder will touch the bellows’ rear standard as you rotate the camera, making vertical shots impossible. For details concerning modification of either accessory, please contact the nearest Canon When the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor authorized service facility. | Drive FN is attached to the Canon F-1, a choice of shutter-priority AE or manual exposure is ayailable according to the shooting situation and your personal preference. For shutter-pnonty AE, simply tum the lens’ aperture ring to the "A" mark and turn the shutter dial to the desired speed, The aperture scale and the shutter speed which you have selected are displayed, as in match-needle metering, to the right of the field of view: The aperture needle, however, disappears from View. When you press the shutter button half- way, the meter needle will point to the aperture which the camera has selected automatically. If the meter needle points to either the over- or underexposure warning mark, simply turn the shutter dial until the needle moves away from the mark. - 45 — With both the AE Finder FN and the power winder or motor drive attached, any of the Various exposure modes can be used. For aper- ture-priority AE, first disengage the lens’ aper- ture ning from the A” mark. Then set the shut- ter 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 dis- engaged from the “A” setting. Then set the shutter speed and aperture manually, aligning the two needles in the viewfinder in the usual Wy, For further details, see the power dnve's instructions. Note In general, center-weighted average metering is recommended for AE photography. Please see p. 49 for further details EA 1) (21 13} Socket Covers There are three socket covers in the baseplate of the camera. All three must be removed to attach the motor drive; for the power winder, only two (2) and (3) must be removed. Do not remove them unless you intend to attach one of these AE power drives. Above all, NEVER remove the rewind coupler cover (1) when film is loaded in the camera or the film will be exposed to light. CAUTION 1, Do not set both the shutter dial and the lens aperture ring to the’ A’ settings Otherwise, the lens will stop down to the smallest aperture and the camera will operate in aperture-priority AE. Depending on the lighting conditions, this may result in undesirably stow shutter speeds. 2, After removing the power winder or motor drive, do not forget to remove the lens’ aperture ring from the “A” mark or the shutter wall not release when you press the shutter button, 3. Before attaching the finder or motor drive, wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth to prevent poor contact from dirt. A E Meter Coupling Range EV 20 (1/2000 sec. at f/22). In aperture- priority AE or stopped-down AE, the coupling With an FD 50mm #/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film, range is EV-1 to EV 19 (1/1000 sec. at f/22). the Canon F-1's built-in exposure meter cou- “EV (Exposure Value) is a numerical value of ples within a range of EV"-1 (4 sec. atf/1.4) to exposure which is based on proper combina- tions of shutter speed and aperture. The came- ra s EV coupling range varies with lens speed AS and ISO film sensitivity. 30 1 12 18 4 ie тов vo ag EY stop aR sits EE oa Е a ISSN À ¿8 ыыы si Shutter Speed 4 4 2 1 2 4 8 163000 is With the Canon F-1, a special optical element in each focusing screen determines the meter- ing sensitivity area. Thus the metering area can be changed, according to the subject you are shooting and the lens in use, simply by replac- ing the focusing screen. There are three different light measuring areas available, each designed to suit particular metering requirements. 1. Center-weighted Average Metering With this system, the meter reads the entire viewing area with special emphasis on the central portion where the subject is most likely to be. It can be used for general photography, and is recommended especially for AE photo- graphy. 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 effective for metering high- contrast scenes, such as landscapes with a bright sky and backlit subjects. Manual expo- sure 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. — 4— 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. № is especially advantageous for metenng inaccessible subjects and when shooting with a telephoto lens. Also very effec- tive for stage and close-up photography. This system is not suitable for AE photography; for best results, use manual exposure metering. a since the optical element is located in close proximity to the focal plane, this new system of metering sensitivity distribution ensures ex- tramely accurate results. The actual measuring area, which is slightly shaded, can be seen in the center of the view- finder with selective-area and spot metering, H is not visible, however, with center-weighted average metering. Since the ideal screen varies with the lens in use and the photographic field, Canon offers 13 ditferent types of interchangeable focusing screens for the Canon F-1, All 13 types are available for both center-weighted average and selective-area metering. Six types, screens В, С. EL J and K are available for spot metering for such specialized fields as photomacrogra- phy and telephotography. 31 Metering Sensitivity Areas Each screen is named according to metering area and type. The three metering areas are designated as follows A - Center-weighted Average Metering P-Selective-area (Partial) Metering 5 - Spot Metering The last two letters in the screen's name denote metering area and type of screen re- spectively. Thus, Focusing Screen FN-PE offers selective-area metering and is the type E, or New Split/Microprism, screen, The thirtean types of screens, each designated by letter, are shown on the next three pages. A. Standard Microprism Laser-matte/fresnel field with microprism rangefinder spot in the center of the screen. Well suited for general photography when using an aperture of 15.6 or larger. B. New Split Laser-matte fresnel held with split-image rangefinder spot in the center of the screen. Since darkening of the center spot rarely occurs even with small max- imum aperture lenses, this screen is suited for general applications. С. Overall Laser Matte Overall laser-matte/fresnel field. An ideal screen for photomacragraphy, telephoto photography and other applications in which an unobstructed view ts required. Suitable for use with all lenses. D, Laser Matte with Grid Similar to C screen, but with horizontal and vertical reference lines to facilitate accurate image placement. Especially effective for architectural and commercial photography as well as copy work. Suitable for use with all lenses; particularly recommended for TS (Tilt and Shift} 35mm #/2.8 lens. E. New Split/Microprism Laser-matte/fresnel field with split-image spot in the center and surrounding microprism collar. Provides optimum flexibility and focusing accuracy with any of the three focusing aids. Suitable for general applica- tions. Standard screen with the Canon F-1. Е. Microprism/Fast Lenses Similar to À screen, but permits fast and precise focusing with lenses having maximum apertures of f1.2—2.8. Unsuitable for slower lenses due to darkening of the mucrapasm rangefinder, G. Microprism'Slow Lenses similar to A screen, but designed for use with lenses having maximum apertures of f:35—5.8. Recom- mended for use with telephoto lenses, it allows rapid, easy focusing without darkening of the rangefinder. Unsuitable for use with faster lenses because of focusing inaccuracy. Н. Laser Matte with Scale Laser-matte fresnel field with fine matte center spot plus horizontal and vertical lines in 1mm graduations. Effective for close-up photography, photomacragra- phy and photomicrography where the size of the image of the magnification is of particular concern. Suitable for use with all lenses. |. Laser Matte with Double Cross-hair Reticle Laser-matte'fresnel field with Smm center spot con- taining double cross-hair reticle. Especially suited for applications requiring high magnification, such as photomicrography and astrophotography. J. Bright Laser Matte/Short Lenses Overall fine laser-matte/ fresnel field, The brightest of the laser-matte screens, it allows rapid and easy focusing without darkening, even when using small aperture lenses. Especially recommended for focus- ing a dark subject or in dim light. Also useful when the lens must be stopped down, as in close-up applications. Suitable for use with lenses from 15mm to 200mm; particularly effective with 50mm to 200mm, including macro lenses, Unsuitable for lenses of 300mm and longer because of darkening at edges of screen, K. Bright Laser Matte/Long Lenses Overall fine laser-matte/fresnel field. Similar to J screan, but designed for use with lenses of 135mm and longer, especially useful with lenses of 300mm and longer. Unsuitable for use with standard or wide- angle lenses due to darkening at edges of screen. L. Cross Split Laser-matte fresnel field with cross split-image in the center of the screen which divides the subject in half horizontally and vertically. Suitable for general photo- graphy when using an aperture larger than 5.6 М. A/B Size Laser Matte Overall laser-matte/fresnel field with 2x2mm crosses in the four corners of the screen. Designed especially for use in the publishing field, it facilitates cropping when copying printed matter of A or В size. Changing the Focusing Screen lf there 15 film loaded, shield the camera from direct sunlight while changing the screen, 1. First pull the film advance laver out to its 30° stand-off position. To remove the finder, press the two release buttons and pull it Straight back. 2. Insert a fingernail into one of the notches and lift up the screen. Note Focusing screens for the former Canon F-1 and the Canon F-1 are not interchangeable. a - To remove the screen, pick it up by its frame. Never touch the Fresnel side (the underside when in the camera). Н finger- prints should adhere to the screen, it may be impossible to remove them. To avoid mar- ring its surface, lay the screen upside down with the Fresnel! side up. . Insert the unnotched side (side with screen name! of a new screen under the metal tab, and push down the other side until the screen drops into a fully-seated position, Aligning the finder with the quide rails, push tin so that it locks with a click. With center-weighted average metering, the camera 5 meter reads the average brightness of the subjects in a scene, with special emphasis placed on those in the center. Certain lighting conditions, however, may necessitate axposure 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 sub- ject will be underexposed. On the other hand, if you are shooting an actor on a dimly-lit stage, the mater may be “fooled” and your subject will be overaxposed. Thus it is preferable, whenever possible, to meter the part of the scene which requires the most accurate ex- f posure. This is particularly true if the scene has strong contrasts in brightness. Sselective-ares metering is less influenced 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, His virtually unaffected pro- vded the subject fills the 3% center spot. Exposure compensation may also be necessary if you wish to intentionally overexpose or un- derexpose the shot for creative effect. You can compensate exposure in any one of the following ways: 1. Manual Exposure 2. Exposure Compensation Dial 3. Adjusting the ISO Setting 1. Manual Exposure After setting the desired shutter speed, turn the aperture ring until the aperture needia aligns with the meter needle. You can now over- or underexpose the subject in one-half fístop increments simply by tuming the aperture ring to a larger or smaller aperture. Note that the diameter of the apertura needie's circle 15 equivalent to one f’stop. This method of ex- posure correction 18 useful, for example, when shooting a subject with strong backlight | 2, Exposure Compensation Dial The exposure compensation dial allows you to make exposure corrections in increments as small as 1/3 fístop. To make a correction, simply turn the dial. while pressing the lock release button, until the desired correction aligns with the index. The whole numbers are for increasing exposure while the fractions are for reducing exposure, The numbers ‘2° and "1/2" are equivalent to one fístop (or one step of the shutter dial), while "4" and “1/4” are equivalent to two fístops (or two steps of the shutter dial). The intermediate settings indicate increments of 1/3 fístop. The table above — 65 — chart 1506 14-12. ISO 12 114 Парт: 5025-1500: Hé UD: 4.2.4 ISO 3200 je A Gene PC‘ ISO 6400 LL. 2,4 shows which settings can be used depending on the 150 film speed. This means of axposure compensation is possi- ble regardless of the exposure mode, and is useful for bracketing. It is particularly advan- tageous for AE photography since it allows you to adjust the exposure quickly. IMPORTANT Once you have made an € e correction, do not forget er the dial to "1." Otherwise, all following frames ae tado 3. Adjusting the 150 Rating You can also correct exposure in manual or AE by changing the film speed setting on the camera. A film with an 150 rating twice that of another film requires only half the amount of light for correct exposure. Thus if you have an 150 100 film loaded and you wish to underexpose the subject one fístop, simply change the 150 set- ting to 150 200. № is possible to over- or underexpose the sub- ject by up to two fístops 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 aper- ture and shutter speed. Note When it is difficult to determine exactly how much correction to make, bracket the exposure, using any of the three methods. — | Note When the Canon screw-in polarizing filter PL-L is attached, choose the match-needle metering manual moda). 1. Turn the filters rotating ring unt the meter needle rises to the highest position or drops to the lowest position, Note tha positon of the rotating ring. … Turn the rotating ring 45° in either direction. The white cots, which are spaced at 45” inter- vals on the ning, may be used as a guide. In that positon, take a meter reading and sel exposure controls. Now rotate the polarizer for the desired effect. Co not readjust exposure controls. AE photography with the PL-L filter attached is not possible since exposure will be incorrect. 3. A. “Pushing” the ISO Rating There may be occasions when, due to insuffi- cient lighting, you are forced to use undesirably slow shutter speeds. In this case, you can “push” the 150 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. The entire roll of film must be shot at the “pushed” ISO setting; other- wise, exposure will not be correct for all frames, It is also necessary to inform the developing lab of the change in the 180 rating or the film will be incorrectly developed. However, since not all films can be “pushed” with acceptable results, it is recommended to read the film data sheet or other photographic literature before you try this technique. Gil 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 rewound. When you no longer hear the sound, the film is completely rewound. 3. Pressing the safety stopper, open the camera back by pulling up the rewind knob and take out the film. Be sure to shield the film from direct sunlight while unloading. Motes 1. If you are not sure the rewind lever is engaged, or if you have accidentally engaged it, gentiy press the shutter button and the lever will pop back up. 2, The frame counter does not count backwards as you rewind the film. 3, The frame counter will return to "5" and the rewind lever will automatically disengage when vou open the camera Dack. There are two ways to check depth of field, 1. First focus. Then press the shutter button One 15 by using the depth-of-field scale on the halfway and note to which f'stop the meter lens. This is a scale of f/stops repeated on each needle points in the viewfinder. Find the two side of the distance index. ‘stops on the depth-of-field scale which correspond to that number. 2. Draw imaginary lines from those two num- bers to the distance scale. The effective depth of field lies between those two dis- tances. b2 You can check depth of field wsually in the following way: Focus the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway and note to which stop the meter needle points in the viewfinder. Turn the lens’ aperture ring to that fístop. 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, vou can see the range of sharp focus. After checking depth of field, push in and then release the stop-down slide. Note it is impossible to release the stop-down slide when the lens” aperture ring is on "A" If vou are using the Camera in shutter-priority AE, first dis- engage the lens from A” and set the working aperture, After checking depth of field, return the aperture ring to the “A” mark _ First make sure the film is advanced to the next frame. Tum the self-timer lock lever to "5." Focus the subject and take a meter reading. Do not set the shutter dial to "EB" because the self-timer wall not function on this set- ting. ha . Press the shutter button. А “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 . Following exposure, turn the lever back to "A" or "L” unless you want to use the self- timer for the next shot. Notes 1. In Shutter-prianty AE, the camera is designed to reflect any last-second changes in lighting and will not set the exposure until an instant before the shutter itself is released. In aperture-priority AE, the camera sets the shutter speed the moment you press the shut- ter button. Therefore, do not stand in front of the lens while you press the shutter button or exposure may be incorrect. № you have started the self-timer and wish to cancel 15 operation, press the battery check button -E5— Evepiece Shutter { 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 eyeptece shutter is in place. ee Multiple Exposures mt y e) The F-1's provision for multiple exposures allows you to easily make two or more expo- sures on the same frame for creative effect. 1, First advance the film to the next frame. 2. Then take up any film slack. To do this, untold the rewind crank and gently turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 3. Focus, compose your subject and take the If you have engaged the rewind lever for multi- picture. ple exposure and wish to cancel it, lightly press 4. Tum and press down the rewind lever in the the shutter button before turning the advance usual manner; the film will now remain sta- lever. Note that it is not advisable to make tionary for multiple exposures. multiple exposures on the first or last several 5. Gently turn the film advance lever. This will frames due to possible film curl which may cock the shutter for the next exposure. adversely affect image registration. You can make any number of exposures on the Г Wate : загпе frame simply by repeating steps 3, 4 and Multiple exposures are also possible when the AE > above in the proper order, Each time you turn Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN is attached the film advance lever, the camera’s frame to the camera To release the shutter. use either of counter will advance once. There is, however, a the two shutter buttons of the power drive. To possibility of slight movement of the film if you peu Le NON al shooting, cap the lens and take a | make an excessive number of exposures on the | blank shot using the camera’s shutter button | same frame. — Exposure in Multiple Exposures Generally, the first exposure of a series should be of a relatively dark subject 50 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 first decide how many exposures. you want to make on the same frame. If a double exposure, make both exposures at twice the Number of Multiple Exposure Compen- Exposures sation Scale Double 172 _ Triple Between 1/2 and 1/4 Quadruple 1:4 normal ISO rating; if a triple exposure, make all three exposures at three times the normal 150 rating, and so forth. Another way to correct exposure 15 to use the exposure compensation dial. This method is the same as that of changing the ISO. That is, fora | 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 quide- lines, and your technique will benefit greatly from practice. Il. AE Flash Photography with Speediites 1334, 1554, 166A, 1884, 1994. 5336 and 5776. Once the Speedlite is attached to the camera and its pilot lamp is glowing, the camera switches automatically to the X sync speed of LOO sec. provided the shutter dial is not on “B.” 1354 155% IBEA, | HE spi In addition, the meter neadle points simulta- neously 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 viewfinder: as SOON as the meter needle points to the auto working aperture, the flash is ready. Now simply turn the lens’ aperture ring until the aperture needle alıgns with the meter needle, With the AE Finder FN attached and the shutter dial on “A,” the camera will switch auto- matically to the X syne speed of 1/90 sec. and the meter needle will point to the right of 1/60 sec, Set the same aperture on the lens as that set on the Speedlite. re 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 auto- matically switch the shutter speed to 1/90 sec. and the aperture to the fístop which you have set on the Speedlite as long as the shutter dial is not on “В.” After the shutter is released, the camera automatically switches back to the speed actually set on the shutter dial until the Speed- lites pilot lamp glows again. I. Slow-syne Flash Photography With Speedlites 1994, 533G and 5/76, you can select a shutter speed slower than 1/90 sec. The advantage of slow-sync flash photo- graphy is that the background in the picture will be lighter. You can choose among three work- ing apertures on each of these Speediites for optimum control of depth of field. For this tech- nique, first set the AUTO/MANU switch of the Speedlite to “MANU.” Then tum the camera's 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 flash will fire at the release of the first shutter curtain. If the shutter dial is set to a speed from 1/2000 to 1/125 sec. or “4,” the shutter speed will automatically switch to 1/90 sec. As in normal AE flash 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 weil, Ser Note If using a viewfinder which does not have an ac- | cessory shoe, such as the Waist-Level Finder FN, connect. the Speedhte to the camera's PC socket via а Synchronization cord. Then turn the shutter dial to “E” 11/90 sec.) and set the same aperture | on the lens a5 that set on the flash unit, Ш. 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 ** $,” 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. Set the shutter dial according to the informa- tion in the table on the following page. 13— When shooting with a flash bulb or a manual flash unit, calculate the aperture with a quide- number formula or with the calculator dial if the flash unit has one, Turn the lens: aperture ring to that aperture. Guide Number Aperture = Shooting Distance When calculating, make sure that the guide number and shooting distance are both in the same unit, whether meters or feet. Manual flash photography is possible with Speedlites 1554, 1884, 199A and 5776. With any of these flash units, the shutter speed will switch automatically to 1/90 sec. as soon as the pilot lamp lights up, provided the shutter dial is not on “В.” The meter needle, however, will not point to the auto working aperture as in normal AE flash; instead, it will point to the overexposure warming zone. Since the meter needa does not indicate that the flash is charged, check the pilot lamp to make sure it 1s glowing before you shoot. Following the proce- dure above, manually set the aperture on the lens. For more details, see the instructions of the flash. Synchronized 142000 11000 1500 12125 1/60 1/30 1/75 shutter speeds | 201901 В FIP a Oo + + оф a М & МЕ de . о © $ Electronic Flash ix) é & o . © CAUTION It is recommended to use a Canon flash unit on this camera. Using a flash or flash accessory of another | make may cause the camera to work improperly or even possibly damage the camera itself. If you use a non-Canon flash, tum off the unit before you attach it to or remove it from the camera's hot shoe. Before removing the flash, press the flash test button if it has one to discharge any power remaining in the capacitor. Or, better still, attach the flash unit through the camera's PC Socket. | These are merely precautions: following these steps will not necessarily prevent the camera from being damaged by tha flash unit. = Infrared Index Mark Infrared light has longer wavelengths which focus on a plane slightly behind that of ordinary visible light. ltis necessary, therefore, to slightly adjust the focus of the lens when using black- and-white infrared film. The infrared index mark engraved on the lens 15 used for this purpose. After focusing in the usual way, note the small red dot engraved on the tens barrel to the nght of the distance index, and turn the focusing ring to align the focused distance with this dot. For instance, if the focus is. at 10m on the distance scale, turn the focusing ring to align the 10m mark with the red dot. After making this correc- a tion, you can release the shutter. When using black-and-white infrared film, visi- ble light must be kept out by means of a deep red filter, such as an АТ or Kodak Wratten 87. The position of the infrared index mark has been computed for the use of infrared film with peak sensitivity at BOOnm, such as Kodak IR 135. For further details, refer to the film manufac- turer's instructions, With few exceptions (noted in the instructions for the accessory), stopped-down metering is necessary whenever you insert an accessory between the camera and lans for close-up photography. 1: № 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-dowmn metering. М 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 "М" for taking the shot inot necessary if Canon Macro Auto Ring and Double Cable Release are used). Н you insert an 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, first set the lens for manual diaphragm control before mounting it on the accessory. Then follow the steps for stop- ped-down metering. — 77 Note The instructions with the accessory will tell you whether or pot manual diaphragm control is necessary. The procedure differs according to the type of lens. See pp. 78—79, Manual Diaphragm Control FD Lenses without Chrome Mount Ring except for FD Macro Lenses 1. Insert the slot of the accessory manual diaphragm adapter aver the tip of the auto- matic. aperture lever at the rear of the lens. Push the lever counterclockwise and lower the adapter into the groove. 78- 4, 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 15 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. РО Lenses with 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 counterclockwise until it auto- matically locks. 2. Mount the lens on the accessory. Note some. of these lenses have an additional lock lever With these lenses, push the 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. It is useful for measuring the exact shooting distance from film to subject in close- up photography. Distances on the lens’ dis- tance scale are calibrated from this mark. It is not used in general photography Note The aperture nng of an FD lens must be removed from A before you mount the lens on any of | these close-up accessones except for FD-U Exten- | sion Tubes and Extenders FD 2x and FD 1.4x, | which are designed for normal full-aperture meter- | ing. Lö Ei г ie у № ae fh” 1. Canon AE Motor Drive FN The AE Motor Drive FN is designed as an integral part of the Canon F-1 system, At- tached to the camara, this accessory rede- fines the meaning of automatic in motorized SLR photography by providing you with automatic film winding and power rewinding as well a5 shutter-priority AE, the ideal exposure mode for sports, action and candid photo- graphy. Three separate power sources, the Bat- tery Pack FN, Ni-Cd Pack FN, and the High Power Ni-Cd Pack FN, are available to suit your preference and the shooting situation. With Battery Pack FN or High Power Ni-Cd Pack FN, RI - sequential shooting at up to five frames per second is possible; Ni-Cd Pack FN enables film advance at 4.5 frames per second, The motor drive 15 equipped with two shutter buttons for maximum esse of operation when shooting in either the horizontal or vertical format, and a remote control socket, 2. Canon AE Power Winder FN Designed to increase the versatility of the Canon F-1, the AE Power Winder FN advances the film automatically in single-frame or con- tinuous shooting at a maximum two frames per second. In addition, it converts the camera to shutter-prionty AE. The power winder has two shutter buttons for horizontal or vertical shots. A socket is provided for any of the various remote control devices. 2. Canon Film Chamber FN-100 The Film Chamber FN-100 is one of the system accessories designed for the Canon F-1. Used in conjunction, the AE Motor Drive FN and film chamber provide continuous or single-frame shooting capability of up to 100 frames, as well as shutter-priority AE. Yat it is suffictently light and compact to afford hand- held shooting, making it ideal for sports, docu- mentary and action photography where utmost mobility is desired. A special grip and shutter button on the film chamber ensure maximum ease of handling. 4. Canon Data Back FN The Canon Data Back FN is a data-recording accessory designed for use with the Canon F-1. In addition 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. The data back $ special direct contact enables data recording in perfect synchronization with expo- sure. 5. 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 photo- graphy, 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. = ie eg à ES Type: 35mm Acto dina fies (SLA) camera Format: 24 x 36mm Interchangeable Lenses: Canon FD (for full- aperture metering) and Canon FL, A and non-FD (for stopped-down metering) series lenses. Standard Lenses: FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 50mm $/7.2, FD 50mm f/1.4 and FD 50mm f/1.8 Lens Mount: Canon breech-lock mount. Exposure Modes: Match-needle and stopped- down manual exposure, Shutter-priority AE possible by attaching AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN and setting lens’ aper- ture ring to “A.” Aperture-priority AE and stopped-down AE possible by attaching AE Finder FN and setting shutter dial to “A.” AE flash possible with specified Canon Speed- lites. Viewfinder: Intarchangeable eye-level pen- taprism as standard. 97% vertical and honzontal coverage of actual picture area with 0.8x magnification at infinity with a —84— standard lens, Aperture scale with f'stops from f/ 1.2 to f/ 32, overexposure and under- exposure warning marks, meter needle, aperture needle and battery check’ stopped- down metenng index are displayed to the right of the field of view. Shutter speed dis- played below aperture scale. Speeds include 1/2000 to 1 sec, “¿ “and “В in green: full seconds of 2, 4 and 8 are in orange. Viewfinder Wluminator: Provided: illuminates aperture scala and shutter speed for 16 seconds when meter mode selector is set to “LIGHT” and shutter button pressed half- way. Eyepiece Shutter: Built-in. Keeps out extra- neous light during self-timer and remote control operation. Dioptric Adjustment: Built-in eyepiece ad- justed to standard -1 diopter. Focusing Screen: Standard split-image/micro- prism rangefinder. Twelve other types of interchangeable screens are optionally avallable. Light Metering System: Through-the-lens (TTL) metering by silicon photocell (SPC). Metering area 15 determined by special opti- cal element incorporated m each focusing screen. Center-weighted average, selective- area and spot metering are optionally availa- ble by changing the focusing screen. Meter Coupling Range: EV -1 (4 sec. at f/1 4) to EV 20 (1/2000 sec. at f/22) with 150 100 film and FD 5Ómm 11.4 lens. Exposure Preview: By pressing shutter button halfway. Meter Mode: At “NORMAL,” meter activated as long as shutter button is pressed half- way. At “HOLD,” meter, once activated, stays on for 16 sec. At “LIGHT,” meter, once activated, stays on for 16 secs. and viewtinder information №5 Wuminated, Can- cellation possible, Exposure Compensation Dial: +2 f'stop range in 1/3 f/stop increments: 1/4. 1/2 . Е. 2. dE 35 Shutter: Horizontal-travel, titanium focal-plane shutter with four spindles. Electromechani- cal hybrid control. Mechanically controlled at speeds from 172000 to 1/125 sec, “$” (1/90 sec.) and В. Electronically controlled at speeds from 1/60 to 8 secs. Mechanical Shutter Operation: By removing battery from battery chamber, Only mechani- cally controlled speeds can be used. Mirror: Instant-retum type with shock-absorb- mg mechanism. ISO (ASA) Film Speed Scale: ISO 6-6400. shutter Dial: 1/2000 to В sec. “A” (for aper- ture-prionty AE or stopped-down AE with AE Finder FN}, “B” (bulb) and” #° (190 sec). Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1 sec., “+ and “EB are in white, 2 to 8 secs in yellow and A" ıs in red. Shutter Button: Two-step button with electro- magnetic release. Mechanical release when battery is removed from the camera. Press- ing it halfway activates meter circuit, press- ing it fully releases the shutter. Can be locked by setting self-timer lock lever to -L. With cable release socket. self-timer/Lock Lever: Three positions: “A.” "L” and "Ss." At “L,” the shutter button is locked as a safety feature. “5” position 15 for self-timer operation. Self-timer: Electronically controlled. Self- timer'lock lever set to “5.” 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. Stop-down Slide: For depth-of-field preview or stopped-down metering. 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 but- ton. Battery power is sufficient if the meter needle registers above the battery check BE index. Cancellation of Camera Circuit: By pressing battery check button. Cancels shutter opera- tion, self-timer operation, meter reading and viewfinder dluminatian, Multiple Exposure: Possible by engaging rewind lever before winding film advance lever to recock the shutter.. Cancelled by lightly pressing shutter button. Flash Synchronization: Speeds up to 1/90 sec. with electronic flash; FP- and M-sync at 1/30 sec. or shower, Direct contact at acces- sory shoe for hot-shoe flash. Threaded PC socket (JIS-B type) for cord-type flash or multiple flash photography. Accessory shoe has contact for normal automatic flash and special contact for AE flash with specified Canon Speediites. Automatic Flash: New Canon Auto Tuning System (New CATS) with specified Canon >peedlites. Shutter speed is automatically set to 1/90 sec. with shutter dial at any set- ting 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. Siow-Sync Flash Photography: Possible with speedlites 1994, 533G and 5776. Flash synchronizes with shutter speed set at slow settings from 1/60 to 8 secs. Camera switches automatically to 1/90 sec. when shutter dial is set from 1/2000 to 1/125 SOC. Or. E” Gamera Back: Opened by pressing safety stopper while pulling up rewind knob. Re- movable for attaching Data Back FN or Film Chamber FN-100. With memo holder Film Loading: Via multi-slot take-up spool, Film Advance Lever: Single-stroke 139° throw with 30° stand-off. Ratchet winding possible. Frame Counter: Additive type. Automatically resets to “5 upon opening camera back. Advances during multiple exposures. — 4 i— Film Rewinding: By turning rewind lever clock- wise and pressing it down and turning rewind crank. Rewind lever automatically resets when camera back is opened and when shutter button is lightly pressed. Other Safety Devices: Camera will not func- tion when power level 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: 7959 (28 ozs) body only 1.0309 (36-5/16 ozs) with FD 50mm 1.4 Subject to change without notice. ANTE AA A LEAL 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 you Canon F-1 in top condi- tion at all times. 1. 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. Wrap the camera in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. If you store the body and lens separately, attach both the body and rear lens caps. 2, Keep the camera and lens out of direct sun- light and away from “hot spots,” such as the trunk, rear window shelf or glove compartment of a car. Do not store the camera in a laboratory or other such area where chemicals may cause corrosion. 3. To keep the camera in top condition during prolonged storage, occasionally insert the bat- tery and take several blank shots to exercise” the mechanisms. Check the operation of each — à part before you use the camera following storage. 4. Reliable under normal use, your camera can be damaged by water, excessive spray or humidity, sand and shock. Clean it especially well after you use it in an area with excessive dust or saltwater spray. If you accidentally drop it in water, it may be irreparable but take it immediately to an authorized Canon service facility for inspection. 5. To clean the exterior of the camera body, first blow off dust with a blower brush. Wipe off smudges with a silicone cloth or chamois leather. If smudges remain on the eyepiece after using a blower brush, wipe it lightly with lens-cleaning tissue which has been moistened with a couple of drops of lens cleaner. 6_ If the lens surfaces are clean, yet the view- finder appears dusty, the picture will not be affected by the dust in the wewrfinder. № the mirror gets dirty, it wall not affect pictures but it may make viewing difficult. Dust it very gently with a blower brush. If further cleaning is necessary, take the camera to the nearest authorized Canon service facility. 7. The film chamber needs cleaning from time to time to ramove film dust which may scratch the film. Gently dust it out with a blower brush, being careful not to press on the film rails, shut- ter curtain and pressure plate. 8. 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 F-1 in cold conditions, try to protect it from outside air and avoid extreme temperature changes. Condansation forming on a camera and lens taken from subzero out- side temperatures into a warm room may cause corrosión. To avoid this, place the camera in a plastic bag while still outdoors. Then seal the bag and take it indoors, laaving the camera in the bag until it gradually reaches room temperature. Generally, this takes about one-half hour. Also, remember that at temperatures below 0°C 652%), battery power may decrease or fail. Please see page 9 for tips on battery care when shooting in cold conditions. № you are using the camera in conjunction with the motor drive, the High Power Ni-Cd Pack FN is the most reliable power source for uninter- rupted shooting at low temperatures. lt can be used as the sole power source for both the camera and the motor dnve by attaching the Battery Cord C-FN. Neckstrap Thread the tips of the neckstrap through the corresponding rings on the camera so that the tips are on the inside. Then adjust the neckstrap to the length most comfortable for you, E Gz. TT ips Nomenclature Wer Hocker = — Eden Aewind Pin Evemece Vining Couper Cover Cyepuce Shutter Lever Meter Mode Selector > Weider and Motor” Drive Terminal in PC Socket Positioning Hole (for Wunder and Motor Er! 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