INSTRUCTIONS English Edition
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Thank you for purchasing the AE-1 PROGRAM. Designed with the most advanced electron ics technology available, this high performance SLR camera offers you creative freedom throug h its many innovative features. Your AE-1 PROGRAM can be used in three automatic exposure (AE) modes : programmed AE, shutter-speed priorit y AE, or AE flash; manual override is possible, too . We know that you are anxious to begin using th is camera .
Contents Basic Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Attaching the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the Lens for AE Photography . . . 10' Loading the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Learning to Operate Basi c Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the Film Speed . . . 15 . . 16 Loading the Film . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
Contents 18. Checking the Depth of Field .. .. ... .. ... .. . . , . . . . . . . 51 19. Shooting with Light Behind Your Subject (and Other Unusual Lighting Situations) ... . . • , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 20. Shooting with a Non-FD Lens. . . . .... 57 21. Shooting with Close-up Accessories . . .. . 59 Film Plane Indicator . . . . . Manual Diaphragm Control . . . . ... 61 . . . • .. . . 62 22. Flash Photography . . . 63 63 Display Information in AE Flash Photography. . . ...
Basic Steps
1. Attaching the Lens Turn the rear lens cap in the direction of the arrow until it stops and pull it off the lens. Rernove the body cap. The instructions in this section concerning the lens are for an FD lens without a chrome mount ring . If your lens looks like this one with a chrome mount ring, read its instructions for handling the rear cap and mounting it on the camera . 8 To reattach the rear lens cap, align it with the lens as illustrated .
To mount the lens, first align the red positioning point on the lens with the red dot above the camera mount as illustrated . Then turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and the lens release button pops out with a click. If your camera looks like this , with a red dot showing inside the camera mount, do not mount the lens yet; correct exposure cannot be ensured if you do. To release the stop-down lever, unfold and lightly press it down so it pops out. Then mount the lens.
2. Setting the Lens for AE ( ~~~~~u~~c) Photography ------~~----~~~~~----------------- Remove the front lens cap. o '" 11 " r'lT' Qltll 'ft1f1l1 I "I.' .'''.I f With the exception of the Canon Fish-eye 7.5mm f/ 5.6 lens, be sure to place the lens with its front end down (as illus trated) to avoid damaging the protruding pins . To remove the lens, turn it in the direction of the arrow, while pressing the lens release button, until it stops.
3. Loading the Battery Remove the viewfinder cover from the accessory shoe. Notes 1. AE photography is poss ible only with a Canon FD lens. See p. 57 for how to use a non-FD lens on the AE-1 PROGRAM. 2. Some Canon FD lenses have a green circle in place of the "A'! mark . It means the sa me thing as the "A" mark . Remove the action grip by means of a coin or similar object Correct Batteries Examples Alkaline-manganese, 6V Eveready (UCAR) No. A544 IEC 4LR44 Silver Oxide, 6V Eveready (UCAR) No.
Open the battery chamber cover using the viewfinder cover. Load a new battery so that its terminals are in the directions indicated by the diagram inside the battery chamber. The camera will not function if the battery is loaded incorrectly . The AE-1 PROGRAM will not work without a battery. We recommend carrying a spa re battery . 12 Insert the negative end first. Then push down and insert the positive end . Close the chamber cover. Do not touch the battery terminals.
4. Checking the Battery Turn the main switch to " A." Press the battery check button . Shooting is possible if you hear about six or more "beeps" per second. If the camera beeps slowly (about three or fewer "beeps" per second), there is not enough power. In this case, replace the battery. 13 Notes 1. With normal use, the battery should last about one year. 2. It is necessary to take special precautions with the battery when you are shooting in temperaWres below Qoe (32° F) . See p. 68. 3.
5. Learning to Operate Basic Controls Make sure the main switch is on "A." Turn the film advance lever in the direction of the arrow until it stops . You may turn it in one continuous stroke or in several short strokes. When film is loaded, this will advance it to the next frame . Turn the main switch to "L" to prevent acc idental shutter release or battery drain whenever you are not using the camera The AE-l PROGRAM has a two-step shutter button .
6. Setting the Film Speed While pressing the lock release button, slide the film speed setting lever until the film speed of your film is aligned with the green index. This is necessary for getting correct exposure.
7. Loading the Film Pull up the rewind knob until the back cover pops open . A plastic insert is attached to the pressure plate of a new AE-l PROGRAM to protect it in transport . Before loading the first film cartridge, remove thi s insert and throw it away. The AE-1 PROGRAM uses color (negative or slide) or black-and-white film in standard 35mm cartridges . Place the cartridge in the film chamber as shown . Then push the rewind knob down, turning it until it drops into its normal position .
Advance the film once. Make sure the film perforations are engaged in the teeth of the film transport sprocket and the take-up spool. The film should be taut. If there is slack. gently turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Close the back cover. While loading the film. take care not to touch the shutter curtain. the film rails or the pressure plate (shown in red) ....
... ~ 0 I IC135 36' 0 0 I I Take several blank shots, releasing the shutter and advancing the film, until the frame counter reads "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. Each time you advance the film, the frame counter also advances to the next frame. It can count up to 38 frames.
8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly / The slightest movement of your body during shutter release may cause blur in the picture. The best way to prevent camera movement is to hold the camera as steady as possible, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens. Press your left elbow 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 .
9. AE Photography 1. Programmed AE Photography The AE-1 PROGRAM offers the following two AE modes, either of which you can choose according to the shooting situation or personal preference. (1) Programmed AE for those who prefer the camera sets both the shutter speed and aperture settings . The advantage of this exposure mode is that it allows you to concentrate fully on your subject. (2) Shutter-speed priority AE for con trolling the subject's movement.
I [il I 1.8 Look into the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. A green "P" and a number will appear to the right of the field of view, indicating programmed AE and the aperture selected automatically by the camera . Exposure will be correct if the aperture display does not blink. The "P" will blink to warn you of camera shake when the shutter speed is 1/ 30 sec . or slower. If the "P" blinks, use a flash or attach the camera to a tripod .
too bright too dark I ~1 125 250 500 1000 I 1.4 1 I Turn the shutter speed selector dial from "PROGRAM" and set a shutter speed . Refer to the illustrations above when choosing a shutter speed. While looking in the view finder, press the shutter release button halfway. Exposure will be correct as long as the aperture display does not blink. In the case of an overexposure warning, "32" blinks regardless of the lens' minimum aperture.
10. One Shot at a Time Out of Focus In Focus Turn the focusing ring until the main subject is sharp and compose the picture. Note If there is light, such as the sun or a window, behind your subject, see p.54 for details on exposure compensation. Gently press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture . Note The AE-l PROGRAM's focusing screen can be changed according to the subject you are shooting and the lens in use. See p. 70 for details .
11. Rewinding the Film '----- You can tell you have reached the end of the film by the frame counter and the film advance lever. Either the film advance lever will not turn at all or it will not turn all the way. First press in the rewind button . Then turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow until the frame counter, which counts backwards as you rewind, reaches "S ." Then open the back cover, remove the film cartrid ge and place it back in its ca ni ster.
* Self-Timer Advance the film to the next frame and focus your subject. Set the main switch to "S ." ) To start the self-timer, press the shutter button. A "beepbeep" sound will be emitted. The shutter will be released automatically ten seconds rater. At two seconds before ~'\\\l\\~~ ~~\~"?>"'~. \~~ beep at ./.CP..4:!? ~~ ~= b.~ ~~~--------______ . ~~ . '%~:::r~~~~~~~~~~ . .~~=-~~--:::. . ..?~ _~-..:~-A'-~ will begin to $ ..... -::.:"""- ~~~-~- __ ~ - -- --E;"!!..-~ Co.ffi~~o.
Oh no! I started the self-timer but now I want to stop it. What shall I do ? IrT If you have started the selftimer and wish to cancel it before shutter release, press the battery check button or push the main switch back to il L." Try pressing the battery check button or pushing the main switch back to " L.
* Dedicated Flash Photography with the Speedlite 188A ------------------------------- ~ '," ~ 1-619 ':'j.jI"l" tt mt 9 IS ·5.6 Make sure the main switch on the flash is OFF. Then slide the flash into the AE-1 PROGRAM's accessory shoe. Tighten the lock nut. Slide the Speedlite's ISO/ ASA film speed switch to the ISOI ASA speed of your film . Then push the Aperturel MANU selection switch to select an aperture.
Note For correct expos ure, th e subject must be w it hin a certain range of distances from the ca mera. The required distan ce range is indicated on the Speedlite 188A by the red or green line. .SA 00 t 0 1111 CilljJ ~ '-- Q5 1 I .6 19 @ 2.8 4.5 I 9 " i6 ~ 11 30 0., 1111111111 liON Notes 1. Canon offers ei gh t other Speed lites for the AE - l PROGRAM. W it h slight diff erences, all nine are used in alm ost th e sa me way. See page 63 and t he Speedlite's inst ructi ons fo r more details.
* Carrying the Camera Thread the ends of the strap through the rings on the camera as shown . For carrying the camera, in particular, insert it into its (optional semi-hard case accessory) as shown . Note Do not forget to turn the main switch to "L" to prevent accidental shutter release while carrying the camera. 29 To remove the top cover, turn it down, then push it straight up and out. Turn the lens' focusing ring to infinity (00) before closing the top cover.
:==~~~=========---------=====~~~. . Pre-shooting Checklist Shutter speed to "PROGRA~I.ector dial set grammed AE) (for prospeed (for or to a shutter ority AE)? shutter-speed pri- Lens ape rt ure ring . set to "A" ) \ I Battery? Film Advance? ISO/ ASA setting? 30
Care Your AE-1 PROGRAM is a precision instrument. Regular use with proper care will ensure maximum performance. Reliable under normal use, it can be damaged by moisture, heat, shock, water, sand or the use of force. We recommend periodic external cleaning with a blower brush and lens cleaning with lens cleaning tissue which has been moistened with a few drops of lens cleaning fluid . During prolonged storage, remove the camera from its case and wrap it in a clean, soft cloth . Remove the battery. See pp.
12. Battery 1. Correct Batteries Examples 2. The AE - 1 PROGRAM' s battery check circuit not only tells you whether the battery is good but also how good it is. First make sure the main switch is on "A." Then press the battery check button for two to three seconds . If the battery's power is sufficient. the camera will emit about six or more "beeps" per second . If the battery is weak and needs replacing, the camera will beep at the slower rate of about three " beeps" or fewer per second. 3.
7. Try to make a habit of checking the battery at the following times : • After loading a new battery. • If the shutter won't function when the main switch is on "A." • Before and after making many long exposures. • After storing the camera for a long time. • When you are using the camera in low temperatures (see p.68)' • Before going on a trip. • When the camera is used very frequently. • Before shooting important events . 4 .
13. Viewfinder Viewfinder Information 1. Laser-matte screen r------ i-j~ ~ ~. 1.8 114 6. Microprism rangefinder New Split rangefinder Manual aperture control LED Programmed AE control LED/ Camera shake LED warning Aperture display 1 IJ 7. Stopped-down metering index 8.
Correct exposure is provided by the Central Emphasis Averaging System , which reads the entire viewing area with emphasis on the central portion where the subject is most likely to be placed . Since a new type of split-image rangefinder is used in the center of the viewfinder, the brightness of the split-image rarely changes even when using a lens whose maximum aperture is f / 5.6 or smaller. The AE-l PROGRAM's viewfinder is especially bright to facilitate viewing and focusing.
Focusing Out of Focus In Focus 1 - 3 are aids to help you focus. They can be used alone or in combination. The New Split rangefinder 3 divides the subject in half horizontally and is especially useful for a subject which has vertical lines. The subject is in focus when the two halves merge to become one unbroken image. When it is difficult to focus the subject, use the laser-matte screen.
When using a Canon Speed lite 011 A, 1 33A, 155A. 166A. 177 A. 188A, 199A, 533G or 577G, a green flash charge -completion signal 8 lights up when the flash is charged. When using the Speedlite 188A or 166A, this signal 8 flashes on and off for two seconds after the shutter is released if the flash-to-subject distance was within the auto coupling range.
The dotted line indicates the meter coupiing · range in programmed AE when the FD50mm f / l .4 lens is used . EV 20 32 F NO 22 " 11 "- 0 5.6 2.8 In the programmed AE mode, continuous frame photography with a Motor Drive MA or Power Winder A or A2 is recommended only if the light is bright enough to give an aperture display of f /4 or larger. In this case, the shutter speed will be at least 1/ 60 sec. 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 - - ---Shutter Speed ( sec .
Exposure Warnings Overexposure Warning When taking pictures in excessively bright or low light, the aperture display blinks in the viewfinder. Depending on the warning displayed, make the appropriate adjustment as follows . I 31 I Shutter-speed priority AE mode: "32" blinks regardless of the minimum aperture of the lens in use. Choose a faster shutter speed until the display stops blinking .
Underexposure Warning Shutter-Speed Pri ority AE mode - .... Use ND Filter or film with a lower ~ ISO / ASA rating. - (exam ple) Programmed AE mode Shutter-speed priority AE mode : A number equal to or smaller than the lens ' maximum aperture blinks . Choose a slower shutter speed so that the aperture stops blinking . S.
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change in aperture automatically by means of the shutter-speed priority AE mode. In programmed AE, the camera automatically chooses a combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure. There are usually several combinations of shutter speed and aperture which will give the same exposure. This fact is the key to one of the most creative tools in photography. Find out more about it in the next three sections. HDUDD 15.6 1.8 1.4 o Or..
15. How to Choose a Shutter Speed I wonder what 150/ ASA film speed is. Oh, I forgot to tell you. I asked our film dealer about that. He told me that the higher the film's 150/ ASA speed, the less the light it needs for exposure. The shutter controls exposure by the length of time it remains open . That with a higher film speed we can shoot in lower light or use faster shutter speeds.
2. Blurring the Subject's Motion 1. Freezing Motion Usually a certain shutter speed is chosen to freeze the motion of a subject. The faster the subject is moving, the higher the shutter speed required to stop the action . While it is possible to freeze the motion of a pedestrian at 1/ 60 second, you need 1/ 1000 second for a moving train. The motion of the bird in this photo was frozen at 1/ 1000 second. Blurring part of the picture intentionally can give a convincing sense of action. To blur the subject.
16. Shooting at Shutter Speeds Slower Than 1/60 Sec. With a standard 50 mm lens on your AE-1 PROGRAM, a shutter speed of 1/ 30 second or slower is liable to result in blurred pictures because of camera movement when you are hand holding the camera. Instead of using such slow shutter speeds, it is better to raise the shutter speed, if possible, add light or use a flash . If you cannot do any of these things, mount the camera on a sturdy tripod and use a cable release.
I wonder what we're supposed to do if we don' t have a flash or a tripod and a cable release? Let's try steadying the camera on this table and then releasing the shutter with the AE-1 PROGRAM's self-timer. I'm sure it will reduce the possibility of camera movement. Rule of Thumb: Generally, do not use a number on the shutter speed scale which is any smaller than the focal length of the lens for handheld shooting .
17. Aperture, Exposure's Other Half Minimum Aperture (small f/stop) Maximum Aperture (large f/stop) Note: The smaller the the [Example Shown: FD 50mm f/1.4. Maximum and minimum apertures differ depending on lens] mati cally appears in the viewfinder. Because the meter reads light continuously, as the lighting conditions change, the different apertures which compensate for the change appear in the viewfinder.
In portraits and still-life shots , a particular aperture may be more important to your picture than a particular shutter speed . To get the aperture you want in shutter-speed priority AE, simply turn the shutter speed selector dial , while pressing the exposure preview switch , until the desired f-number appears in the viewfinder. Keep in mind that the shutter speed should not be slower than 1/ 60 second for handheld shooting with a standard lens .
How the Aperture Affects the Picture 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. 1. The smaller the aperture, the wider the range of sharpness. This is illustrated by this picture above which was taken at f/16. Compare it with the photo to its right. This extended depth of field is especially good for such subjects as landscapes.
Notes Depth of field is also greater the shorter the focal length of the lens. For example, a 24 mm lens will show greater depth of field than a 50 mm lens, provided the aperture and shooting distance are the same. Depth of field is also greater the longer the shooting distance, and is generally greater in the background than in the foreground by a ratio of two to one. With a Canon FD lens, viewing and metering are done at maximum aperture where the viewfinder is brightest.
18. Checking the Depth of Field You can roughly check the depth of field visually with an FD lens as follows : There are two ways to check the depth of field. The usual one is by using the depth-of-field scale on the lens. This is a scale of f/stops repeated on each side of the distance index. 1. Make sure the film has been completely advanced. 2. Press the shutter button halfway to find out which number is displayed in the viewfinder. 3.
4. Push in the stop-down lever until it locks. Now, just by looking at your subject through the viewfinder, you can see the range of sharp focus. 5. After checking the depth of field, unlock the stop-down lever. Now turn the aperture ring to the smallest number. Then turn it to the largest number, press the AE lock pin and return the aperture ring to "A.
6. Now you can take your shot. Try turning the aperture ring to the smallest number for viewing. Then, while looking at objects in the foreground and background, turn the aperture ring to the aperture you'll be using. I Hey! There must be something wrong . The viewfinder is getting darker and it's difficult to focus . Oh, I see, you're previewing the depth of field. As you turn the aperture ring to a higher number, the diaphragm closes down and lets less light in. , Oh, I see now.
19. Shooting with Light Behind Your Subject (and Other Unusual light- I. AE Lock Switch For example, when shooting a backlit subject: 1) Approach your subject and, looking in the viewfinder, center your subject so that it takes up about one-third of the viewing area. 2) While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the AE lock switch. 3) Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, step back, compose the picture as you like, and shoot. Your subject will be correctly exposed.
ing Situations) 3. Manual Override Instead of using the AE lock switch or changing the ISOI ASA, you can also make an exposure correction by canceling AE photography. When you do this, you will be setting both shutter speed and aperture by yourself. This is called manual override and is useful whenever you want to set a different aperture than the one the AE-l PROGRAM would select automatically in AE. 2.
Notes 1. Set a shutter speed by turning the shutter speed selector dial. When you press the shutter button halfway, the aperture that the AE- 1 PROGRAM would select automatically will light up. You may wish to use this aperture reading as a basis for setting an aperture on the aperture ring . A red "M" will light up in the viewfinder to remind you that the lens is removed from "A." 2. You may find it worthwhile to bracket the exposure.
20. Shooting with a Non-FD Lens 2 . Make sure the shutter speed selector dial is NOT on "PROGRAM ." 3. While pressing the shutter button , turn the aperture ring until the stopped-down metering index and 5 .6 appear. Correct exposure cannot be obtained with any other display. 4 . Press the shutter button all the way down for exposure. '5.6 Notes 1. Stopped-down metering is not possible when the shutter speed selector dial is set to " PROGRAM." 2.
Lenses which cannot be mounted on the AE-l PROGRAM : FL 19mm f / 3.5 FL 58mm f / l .2 R 58mm f / l.2 R 100mm f / 3.5 FLP 38mm f12 .8 Lenses which cannot be used w ith the AE-l PROGRAM 's meter for mechanical reasons: FL 50mm f / l .8 FL 35mm f / 2.5 R 50mm f / l.8 R 35mm f / 2.5 R 100mm f / 2 NEVER try to do stopped-down metering with an FD lens unless there are close-up accessories between it and the camera.
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1. If you insert an accessory designed for AUTOMATIC diaphragm control. such as the Auto Bellows or Bellows FL, between the camera and ANY lens, follow the steps (p. 57) for stopped-down metering . 2. If 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 (p. 57) for stopped-down metering .
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' distance scale are calibrated from this mark. It is not used in general photography.
Manual Diaphragm Control FD Lens with Chrome Mount Ring and FD Macro Lenses lexcept for FD 200mm f/4 Macro Lens) FD Lens without Chrome Mount Ring except for FD Macro Lenses 1. Push the automatic aperture lever at the rear of the lens counterclockwise until it automatically locks. 2. Mount the lens on the accessory. 1. Insert the slot of the accessory manual diaphragm adapter over the tip of the automatic aperture lever at the rear of the lens.
22. Flash Photography Display Information in AE Flash Photography Flash Charge-completion Display (with Speedlites 011 A, 155A, 166A, 177 A, 188A, 199A, 533G, and 577G) When the Speed lite is charged and the shutter button is pressed halfway, a green 11 and the auto working aperture light up in the viewfinder display. After the shutter is released, the AE-l PROGRAM switches automatically to normal AE photography until the pilot lamp and green 11 glow again. Notes 1.
Auto-exposure Flash Confirmation Signal '5.6 (with the Speedlite 188A and 166A only) After the shutter is released, continue to press the shutter button halfway; the green 0 will flash on and off for two seconds if the shooting distance provided correct exposure. The AE-1 PROGRAM has two flash terminals . 1. Insert a direct-contact hot- shoe type flash directly in the accessory shoe. For this type of flash, no other connection is necessary . 2 . If you use a flash which requires a syn.
Automatic Flash (with Ordinary Electronic Computer Flash Units) 1. Turn the AE-1 PROGRAM's shutter speed selector dial to 1/ 60 second. 2. Remove the aperture ring of an FD lens from "A" and turn it to the automatic aperture which you have set on the flash. Note For more details, see the instructions for the flash. Notes 1. Before mounting a flash unit, make sure its power switch is OFF. 2.
Manual Flash 1. Set the shutter speed selector dial according to the information in the table below: ~ Xcm shutter speed Type Y500 Y250 Y'25 '{,o '60 ' 1,5 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 2 B .c:£ (f) :::l FP class t:, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 u. M and MF class t:, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (f) ~CD 0 Electronic Flash 0 = okay 2. Calculate the aperture with a guide-number formula or with the flash unit's calculator dial if it has one. Turn the lens' aperture ring to that aperture.
23. Shooting with Infrared Film When you load the AE-1 PROGRAM with blackand-white infrared film, it is necessary to make a slight adjustment in focus. A red infrared index is engraved on most Canon lenses for this purpose. First focus as usual through the viewfinder. Then read the distance opposite the distance index on the lens and turn the focusing ring to align that distance with the infrared index.
24. Shooting in Very Low Temperatures When you use the AE-l PROGRAM in temperatures below O° C (32 ° Fl, there are two things you should keep in mind. First, battery power may decrease or fail altogether. Second, extreme temperature changes may damage the camera unless certain precautions are taken. Try to remember the following: 1. Load a new battery, and keep the camera warm until you are ready to shoot. Try to finish the shooting session as quickly as possible.
25. Shooting at Night In very dim lighting, such as at night, it may be necessary to make an exposure longer than the slowest shutter speed of two seconds. This is what the "8" setting of the shutter speed selector dial is for. When you use this setting, the shutter will remain open as long as you press the shutter button. AE photography is not possible; switch to manual override (page 55). With the lens off the" A" setting, an "M" will light up in the viewfinder when you take a meter reading.
26. Interchangeable Focusing Screens A B 8 New Split/Microprism Standard with the AE-1 PROGRAM . A . Microprism Matte/ Fresnel field with microprism rangefinder spot in the center of the screen. Especially suited for general photography when using an aperture of f/5 .6 or larger. B. New Split Matte/ Fresnel field with split-image rangefinder spot in the center of screen. The lens is in focus when the bottom half is even with the upper half.
o c D H C. All Matte Matte/ Fresnel field with clear matte center spot. Especially recommended for macro and telephoto photography, this screen enables the entire field of view to be seen without distraction. The lens is in focus when the subject can be clearly seen . D. Matte/Section Similar to C screen but with horizontal and vertical reference lines. Recommended for architectural photography and copy work in which accurate image placement is essential. H.
27. Caring for your Camera L. Cross Split-image Matte/ Fresnel field with cross split-image in the center of the screen which divides the subject in half both horizontally and vertically. The subject is in focus when the four quarters merge to become one unbroken image. Suitable for general photography when using fast lenses at full aperture. As with any precision instrument, proper care and maintenance involve a few simple rules in addition to common sense.
cise" the mechanisms . Check the operation of each part before you use the camera following long storage . 4 . Water, spray, excessive humidity, dust and sand are your camera's worst enemies . Clean it especially well immediately after you use it at the beach . 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.
28. Optional Accessories CANON A-SERIES SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Your AE-l PROGRAM's advanced electronics has enabled Canon to design a number of unique accessories for it. Controlled by the AE-l PROGRAM's microcomputer, they give unparalleled shooting versatility and handling ease. Attached to the AE-l PROGRAM, this accessory advances the film, readying the camera for the next shot automatically. Lightweight and compact. the Power Winder A2 is very effective in capturing a subject's movement.
Canon Motor Drive MA Canon Wireless Controller LC-1 This accessory will enhance the versatility of the AE-l PROGRAM At the Motor Drive MA's maximum speed, you can shoot continuously at four frames per second. Especially suited for fastmoving subjects, this accessory can freeze action at its peak. Continuous shooting capability at about 3 fps or single frame shooting is possible as well.
Data Back A Angle Finders A2 and B The Data Back replaces the AE-1 PROGRAM's back cover in seconds where it records the date in the lower right-hand corner of the photo automatically at shutter release-or manually afterwards if you wish. You can leave it attached even when you are not using its data recording feature. Date-guessing will become a thing of the past.
29. Other Accessories Lens Hood Dioptric Adjustment Lenses S We strongly recommend the use of a lens hood to keep out side light which may cause flare and ghost images to form on the image. Rigid Canon hoods also help to protect the lens from shock. Use only a hood whi ch is specified for your particular lens. Most Canon hoods fit into the bayonet mount and are fi xed by turning . For more details, please see the lens' instructions.
Magnifier S Filters The Magnifier S gives a 2.5X magnification of the center of the viewing area for precision focusing in close-up work and wide-angle photography. Its power is adjustable to your eyesight within a range of +4 to -4 diopters. Its adapter is hinged so that the magnifier can be swung upward from the eyepiece, leaving the entire screen image visible. Most Canon lenses accept filters which screw into the front of the lens.
Speedlites 011A, l55A, l66A, l77A, l88A, 199A, 533G and 577G PROGRAM the moment the flash unit is charged . And, when using the Speed lite 188A or 1 66A, that same LED display will flash on and off for two seconds after you take a picture to confirm correct exposure. No other flash units offer these features. You can also switch to manual flash photography with six out of these eight Speedlites. For the easiest possible flash photography with the AE-1 PROGRAM, Canon offers nine Speedlites.
~e Feature Guide Number 011A l55A l66A l77A Min. Usable lens Focal length Max # of Auto Apertures (Differs with ISO/ ASA) Auto Shooting Dist. Range, Min . to Max .
011A l55A 14 (lSO/ASA 100 m) 23 (lSO/ ASA 25 oft) 17 (lSO/ASA 100 m) 28 (lSO/ASA 25 oft) 0 35mm 0 35mm 1 l66A l77A l88A 199A 533G 577G 20 (ISO/ ASA 25 (lSO/ ASA 25 (lSO/ASA 30 (lSO/ ASA 36 (lSO/ ASA 48 (lSO/ ASA 100 m) 100 m) 100 m) 100 m) 100 m) 100 m) 33 (lSO/ASA 41 (lSO/ASA 41 (lSO/ASA 50 (lSO/ ASA SO (lSO/ ASA 80 (lSO/ ASA 25 oft) 25 oft) 25 oft) 25 oft) 25 ft) 25 oft) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35mm; 35mm; 35mm; 35mm; 35mm; 28mm with 28mm with 24mm with 24 and 20mm 24 and 20mm Wide Adapter Wid
Specifications Type: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with electronically-controlled automatic exposure (AE) and focal-plane shutter. Exposure Modes : Programmed AE, shutterspeed priority AE, AE flash photography with specified Canon electronic flash units, and manual override. Format: 24 x 36mm. Usable Lenses: Canon FD (for full-aperture metering) and Canon FL and non-FD (for stopped-down metering) series lenses. Standard Lenses: FD 50mm f / l .2, FD 50mm f / l.4 , FD 50mm f / l.
1/ 1000 sec., plus" PROGRAM" and "B ." With guard. Shutter Release Button : Two- step, electromagnetic shutter release button. Also serves as exposure preview switch . With lock, cable release socket, and finger rest. Main Switch: Three positions: " A," "L," and "S ." At "L" all active circuits are cut off as a safety feature. "S" position is for self-timer photography. Self-timer: Electronically-controlled. Main switch set to "S." Activated by pressing shutter button .
Dimensions: 141mm X 88mm x 47 .5mm (5-9 / 16" x 3-7 / 16" x 1-7 / 8") body only. Weight: 565g(19-5 / 16 ozs.) body only, including battery. 800g (28-3 / 16 ozs.) with FD50mm f / 1.4 lens. 735g (25-15 / 16 ozs.) w ith FD 50mm f / 1.8 lens. Subject to change without notice.
For your own convenience you may want to use this form to fill in the serial numbers of your AE-I PROGRAM equipment for quick reference in the event of loss or theft. Name of the Camera: Canon AE -I PROGRAM Body Number: Lens: mOl. I: No. mOl. I: No. Name: mOl. Telephone Number: Address: Additional Accessories: 85 I: No.
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