Canon F1N Camera, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Canon New F1 Instructions Manual Lars Heineken 23rd December 2002 1...

Page 2: ...eed 15 8 Frame Counter 16 9 Exposure 18 10 Shutter 19 11 How to Choose a Shutter Speed 21 11 1 Freezing Motion 21 11 2 Blurring the Subject s Motion 22 11 3 Panning 22 12 Aperture 23 13 Exposure Modes...

Page 3: ...imer 54 26 Multiple Exposures 57 27 Exposure in Multiple Exposures 60 28 Flash Photography 61 28 1 AE Flash Photography with Speedlites 011A 133A 155A 166A 177A 188A 199A 533G and 577G 61 28 2 Slow sy...

Page 4: ...ed 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 turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it sto...

Page 5: ...5 FL 58mm f 1 2 R 100mm f 2 R 50mm f 1 8 FLP 38mm f 2 8 R 58mm f 1 2 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 le...

Page 6: ...ready UCAR No A544 IEC 4LR44 Silver Oxide 6V Eveready UCAR No 544 Durqceli PX 28 IEC 4SR44 To ensure proper contact wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth before loading Load a new battery...

Page 7: ...this case have a new battery ready With normal use the battery should last about one year Battery po wer may de crease however at temperatures below 0 C 32 F In this case load a new battery and keep t...

Page 8: ...ortant events When the camera is used frequently After storing the camera for a long time Before going on a trip The battery check button also serves to cancel the self timer meter reading illu minati...

Page 9: ...the shutter button For further details on self timer photography Shutter release is electromagnetic as long as there is a battery in the camera Once the battery is removed the camera switches to mecha...

Page 10: ...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 10...

Page 11: ...k 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 Th...

Page 12: ...oprism 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...

Page 13: ...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 f 5 6 or smaller one half of the split imag...

Page 14: ...ilm perforations The film should be taut If there is any slack unfold the rewind crank and gently turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops Note that the rewind crank must be unfolded befor...

Page 15: ...ows 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 fil...

Page 16: ...ed The frame counter automatically returns to S when you open the camera back During multiple exposures the frame counter advances each time you wind the advance lever The New Canon F 1 will also acce...

Page 17: ...8 FRAME COUNTER 17...

Page 18: ...If for example the meter indicates that exposure will be correct at f 4 and 1 60 sec you usually have other combinations to choose from Some of the combinations in this example include f 5 6 at 1 30...

Page 19: ...with the Canon AE Finder FN attached For this setting pull up the outer ring and turn the dial until A is aligned with the index on the finder A scale with shutter speeds from 8 to 1 1000 sec will no...

Page 20: ...he bat tery 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 dia...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...To blur the sub ject 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 relat...

Page 23: ...are called small f stops 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 apert...

Page 24: ...s 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 foca...

Page 25: ...r FN and Shutter priority AE 13 1 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...

Page 26: ...al pin such as bellows or extension tubes between the camera body and lens Stoppeddown metering is possible though unnecessary with an FD lens For correct exposure set an aperture smaller than f 2 8 F...

Page 27: ...s on HOLD the meter once activated stays on for 16 seconds even if you re move your finger from the shutter button In addition the aperture scale in the viewfinder is illuminated for the same period o...

Page 28: ...15 WHICH VIEWFINDER DID YOU PURCHASE 15 Which viewfinder did you purchase Eye Level Finder FN AE Finder FN 28...

Page 29: ...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 need...

Page 30: ...tside of the exposure warning zones If it is in either zone turn the shutter dial until the meter needle moves out of the zone 5 For correct exposure turn the lens aperture ring until the center of th...

Page 31: ...ose a slower shutter speed until the needle moves away from the mark Overexposure Warning The red marks next to 32 22 and 16 in the aperture scale are overexposure warning zones If the meter needle po...

Page 32: ...ded 4 Turn the aperture ring or shutter dial until the meter needle is aligned with the stopped down metering battery check index Choose a slower speed if the meter needle rests below the index or a f...

Page 33: ...between the A and B settings 2 Turn the lens aperture ring to the desired aperture 3 Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject 4 Turn the meter mode selector to A Then press the shutter button h...

Page 34: ...t 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 It is impossible however to...

Page 35: ...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 To do this push it in and then release it the slide will unlock and...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...S 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 camer...

Page 38: ...desired speed The aperture scale and the shutter spee 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 vi...

Page 39: ...weighted average metering is recommended for AE photography Please see p 48 for further details Socket Covers There are three socket covers in the baseplate of the camera All three must be removed to...

Page 40: ...tor 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...

Page 41: ...ithin 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...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...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 Since the optical element is locat...

Page 44: ...21 METERING SENSITIVITY AREAS 44...

Page 45: ...e whenever possible to meter the part of the scene which requires the most accurate exposure This is particularly true if the scene has strong contrasts in brightness Selective area metering is less i...

Page 46: ...e 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 need...

Page 47: ...Dial The exposure compensation dial allows you to make exposure corrections in incre ments as small as 1 3 f stop To ma1te a correction simply turn the dial while pressing the lock release button unti...

Page 48: ...ou to adjust the exposure quickly IMPORTANT Once you have made an exposure correction dc not forget to reset the dial to 1 Otherwise all following frames will be incorrectly exposed 3 Adjusting the IS...

Page 49: ...a 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 otherwise expo...

Page 50: ...own 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...

Page 51: ...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 an...

Page 52: ...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 depth of field sca...

Page 53: ...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 After checking depth of field push in and then release the...

Page 54: ...o 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 selftimer for the next shot Notes In shutter...

Page 55: ...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 t...

Page 56: ...25 SELF TIMER 56...

Page 57: ...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 57...

Page 58: ...e You can make any number of exposures on the same frame simply by repeating steps 3 4 and 5 above in the proper order Each time you turn the film advance lever the camera s frame counter will advance...

Page 59: ...ible 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...

Page 60: ...want to make on the same frame If a double exposure make lSoth exposures at twice the normal ISO rating if a triple exposure make all three exposures at three times the normal ISO rating and so forth...

Page 61: ...In addition the meter needle points simultaneously to the aperture which you have set on the back of the Speedlite Thus you do not have to take your eye away from the viewfinder as soon as the meter...

Page 62: ...chnique first set the AUTO MANU switch of the Speedlite to MANU Then turn 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 s...

Page 63: ...g page When shooting with a flash bulb or a manual flash unit calculate the aperture with a guidenumber formula or with the calculator dial if the flash unit has one Turn the lens aperture ring to tha...

Page 64: ...barrel to the right of the distance index and turn the focusing ring to align the focused distance with this dot For instance if the focus is at 1 Om on the distance scale turn the focusing ring to al...

Page 65: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 29 Shooting with Close up Accessories 65...

Page 66: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 66...

Page 67: ...Tubes or Bellows M between the camera and a NON FD lens follow the steps for stopped down metering Turn the A M ring of an FL lens to M for taking the shot not necessary if Canon Macro Auto Ring and...

Page 68: ...ragm blades will now open or close as you turn the aperture ring When the manual diaphragm adapter is attached never mount the lens di rectly on the camera or on an accessory designed for automatic di...

Page 69: ...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 closeup photography Distance...

Page 70: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 70...

Page 71: ...exposure mode for sports action and candid photography Three separate power sources the Battery Pack FN Ni Cd Pack FN and the High Power Ni Cd Pack FN are available to suit your preference and the sh...

Page 72: ...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 shutter priority AK The powe...

Page 73: ...e AE Motor Drive FN and film chamber provide continuous or singleframe shooting capability of up to 100 frames as well as shutter priority AK Yet it is sufficiently light and compact to afford hand he...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...ontrol 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...

Page 76: ...FN and setting shutter dial to A AE flash possible with specified Canon Speedlites Viewfinder Interchangeable eye level pentaprism as standard 97 vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture ar...

Page 77: ...e 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 ISO 100 film and FD 50mm f 1 4 lens Exposure Preview By pressing shutter button halfway Mete...

Page 78: ...ase Mechanical release when battery is removed from the camera Pressing it halfway activates meter circuit pressing it fully releases the shutter Can be locked by setting self timer lock lever to L Wi...

Page 79: ...cels shutter operation self timer operation meter reading and viewfinder illumination Multiple Exposure Possible by engaging rewind lever before winding film advance lever to recock the shutter Cancel...

Page 80: ...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 sec or S Camera Back Opened by pressing safety stopper while pulling up...

Page 81: ...ficient 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...

Page 82: ...mera following storage 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...

Page 83: ...doors leaving 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 32 F battery power may decrease or...