We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon F I-a wise choice that promises you many deli ghtful years of photographic experiences. Canon is recognized the world over as the foremost pioneer in the development of photographic equipment of the highest qua ity and performance.
preset Aperture RingBayonet Ring for Cap and \-Iood Coupling pin to flasn-Auto Ring Al B stopped-down fun ct iOning /self-Timer Lever T -, m e Lock/ snutter Lock Lever snu tter speed Coupling pin servO EE finder safety Release Button
Canon F·l System
Technical Data • Type : 35mm single · lens reflex camera with focal plane shutter. Picture size ; 24 x 36mm . • Interchangeable Lenses : Canon FD series lenses with aperture signal lever. • Standard Lens : Canon FD 55mm F 1 .2, FD 50mm F 1.4, FD 50mm F 1.8 . • Viewfinder : Removable pentagonal prism viewfinder. Interchangeable with Servo EE Finder, Booster T Finder , Speed Finder, Waist·Level Finder. • Viewfinder Attachments : Angle Finder B, Magnifier , Dioptric Adjustment Lenses, Eyecup.
spot metering system, measures 12 % of picture area . Stopped·down metering possible . Fixed dot type metering using stopped -down functioning lever. Locking of the lever possible. • Exposure Meter Coupling Range : With ASA 100 film , EV2 .5 (f/1.2 at 1/4 sec.)-EV 18 (fill at 1/2000 sec.). Meter information window turns red when outside of coupling range. • Meter Battery : One 1 .3 V M20 (~625) mercury battery used. • Battery Checker : Built in. Check at ASA 100, shutter speed at 1/2000 sec.
Four Main Accessories ' For detai ls, p lease refer to pages 49-52 . 8 . Canon Booster T Finder with electronic timer for insufficient light photography . Canon Se r vo EE Finder for shutter priority EE photography . Canon Moto r Drive Unit for timer photography and high speed ph otogra ph y . Canon Film Chambe r 250 for shooting 250 frames Unmanned photog r aphy is possible in combination of these acces· so r ies.
Contents Mercury Battery Loading and Checking 12 Film Winding 14 Shutter and Aperture Adjustment 16 Using Built-In Exposure Meter 20 Exposure Settings 22 Coupling Range of Built-In Exposure Meter 25 Viewing and Focusing 26 Holding the Camera 29 Film Loading 31 Film Rewinding 34 Synchronizing Flash Unit 35 37 Uses of Lenses Using Self-Timer 44 Double Exposures 45 Interchangeable Lenses FD 46 48 Bottom Cover and Back Cover 49-57 Accessories fo r the F 1 Motor Drive System and Power System 50 Viewfinder Syste
Follow these simple steps for normal photography: 1 Load the film. (See pages 31-32 .) 2 Set the ASA film speed. (See page 21 ) 3 Wind the film advance lever (See pa ge 14.) 4 Remove the lens cap.
5 6 Look through the viewfinder and focus. (See page 26.) Compose the picture. '" 7 Determine the exposure with built·in meter (See pages 22-24.) 8 Press the shutter release button gently.
Mercury Battery loading and Checking The built -in exposure meter of the Canon F 1 functions only when the mercury battery is properly loaded. Insert a coin into the groove of the battery compart· ment cover and turn it to the left to remove . Face the central contact of the mercury battery in · wards and insert. Replace the cover by turning it to the right . 1 2 3 • Before inserting ba ttery wipe off fingerprints or stains on battery poles with a dry cloth .
Battery Check Check th e mercury battery after loading it. Especi all y when loadin g a new battery be sure to check the power level . Set the film speed sca le at ASA 100 and the shutter speed dial at '2000" To set the film speed , lift up the outer ring o n the shutter speed dial and turn . See pa ge 21 • A correct check cannot be made if other setting s are used . Turn the meter switch , situa ted on the back side of the camera near t he film rewind crank , to the " C " index mark .
Film Winding The film advance lever winds the film , cocks the shutter and prepares the aperture and mirror for the next shutter release all in one motion. Turn the film advance lever until it stops. The film will be advanced one frame and the shutter cocked . The frame counter is simultaneously advanced to the next number When the shutter re lease button is pressed, the mirror flips up , the diaphragm simultaneously closes down to the preset f/stop and the shutter operates.
Frame Counter Each winding will advance the number of the frame counter indicating the number of pictures taken . When the back cover is opened , the counter automati cally returns to the starting position "S' Safety Device for Shutter When the shutter lock lever around the shutter release button is turned to L" position , the shutter is locked and will not move . This device may be used when th e camera i s carried in a wound condition .
Shutter and Aperture Adjustment Exposure is adjusted by the shu t t er spee d and th e aperture. The shutter speed controls th e ex posure t ime and the aperture controls the amount of in co mi ng li ght. Shutter Speed Dial Adjust the shutter speed by t urn ing t he shutter spe ed dial to the desired index num ber T he ind ex on t he dial shows the denominators of 1/1000 sec. 1/500 sec. et c.
Index the optional Booster T Finder an auxiliary meter for measuring subjects under dim light. • The "60" index is used for synchronizing with an elec· Coupling Pin to Flash·Auto Ring Al B tronic flash unit such as the Canon Speed lite. It is equiva- Pre set Aperture Ring lent to a very short exposure during the flash of the flash unit. Aperture Aperture Scale Incoming light and depth ·of·field are adjusted by turning the preset aperture ring to the desired f/stop.
Presetting of Apertu r e : In the case of the FD lens , the field -of-view can always be seen through the view finder at full aperture opening even after the f / stop has been set with the preset aperture ring _ Set the de sired f/stop , on the preset aperture ring , to the index . The diaphragm will close down to the preset f / stop only for the instant that the shutter is released . Except for that instant, the diaphragm remains fully open .
Relationship Between the Shutter, Diaphragm , and Mirror o Press the shutter release button . • Mirror begins to snap up . The diaphragm returns to fu ll aperture opening. The shutter clicks. The diaphragm closes down to preset f /stop. • Mirror is Up. Mirror returns to the former position.
Using Built -In Exposure Meter Canon F 1 provides the most accurate light measurement possible with its unique TTL (Through-The -Lens) system _ The built-in exposure meter which is of match needle type, is coupled to the shutter speed dial and preset aperture ring_ The CdS photocell of the exposure meter is placed in a position closest to the beam -splitting condenser lens _ The semi-spot metering system enables accurate measurement of the main subject even in back lighting conditions_ The rectangular frame
long expos ures ove r one second. • Always use a lens hoo d w hen shooting again st li g ht . th e Film Speed Setting Set the ASA fi lm spe ed sca le t o th e s peed of th e film bein g use d . Film speeds are norm all y s hown on t he film box cove r and / or exp lan ato ry sheet . Lift and turn the fi lm sp eed set rin g aro und the s hu tte r s pee d dia l.
Exposure Settings Full Aperture Mete ri ng Full aperture metering can be performed with FD lenses which has an aperture signal lever and pin . Set the meter switch at ' ON " 1 2 Set the shutter speed dial at the desired speed. Face the camera towards the subject, look into th e 3 viewfinder and check the needles in the meter readin g window Turn the preset aperture ring and align the aperture need le wi t h the meter needle.
Metering Limit Mark (Over·e x posure side) Aperture Needle Metering Ar e a Meter Needle Fixed Dot M icropris m R angefinder M eteing Limit Mark (U n d er ·ex po s ure sid e) 150 ~~j r -_ __ _ _ _ ( A~ ____ ~ speed , the needle moves upward. When the shutter is set at a slow speed outside the coupling range (slower than 1/2 sec . in case of ASA 100), the meter reading window turns red , and metering w ill become impossible even if the aperture is changed.
is returned to the white dot position the lever will return to its original position. Set the meter switch at 'ON" 1 2 Set the shutter speed dial at the desired speed. Face the camera towards the subject, look into the 3 viewfinder and press the stopped·down functioning lever all the way The aperture needle will point to the lower metering limit mark and only the meter needle remains. Turn the preset aperture ring and make the meter needle stop within the meter index situated in reading window.
Coupling Range of Built -In Exposure Meter The bui lt-in exposure meter coup les wi th in the fo llowing range of f/stops and shutter speeds at respective film speeds . When using the Canon Lens FD 50mm F 1.4 and ASA 100 film, for examp le, the exposure meter couples fully within the range of EV 3 f/1.4 at 1/4 sec. t o EV 18 f/ll at 1/2000 sec .
Viewing and Focusing The exact picture image to be photographed can be seen on the focusin g screen of the viewfinder without any paral · la x. This enables you to determine the exact composition of your scene before pressing the shutter release button. The center of the viewfinder (circular section) is a micro · prism screen rangefinder made up of microscopic prisms for fast and precise focusing. While looking through the viewfinder revolve the focusing ring.
Interchangeable viewfinders that can be mounted in clude Booster T Finder Servo EE Finder Speed Finder and Waist-Level Finder (See page 52 .) Focusin g Screens The focusing screen inside the finder box can also be interchanged . The standard focusing screen has a prism screen rangefinder There are three other types available. They are the split-image rangefinder type , the all ·mat type , and the section type. (See page 53.
Dioptric Ad j ust men t Lenses The screw-in type dioptric adjustment lenses are interchangeable . A standard - 1.2 dioptric adjustment ring is attached to the viewfinder while four other kinds of diop· tric adjustment lenses for farsightedness and three others for nearsig htedness are availab le as optional attachments. The diopters of these lenses are composi ts numbe ~ s of those when attached to the camera. A corresponding chart of the diopters is shown right.
Holding the Camera Hold the camera firmly to take a clear picture . Hold the camera either in a vertical or horizontal position, look through the viewfinder and focus. Then press the shutter release button gently The following steps are important. Hold the camera snugly in both hands. The camera should be pressed firmly to your cheek or forehead.
Take-up Spool , - - - - -- - -- Film Advance Sprocket Position in which film is placed in camera ( emulsified surface facing towards the lens) Cartridge Compartme n t 30
Film loading Canon F 1 accepts any standard 35mm film rol l in dayligh t loading ca rtridge . Be sure not to load film in direct sun · li g ht. Pullou t the film rewind crank while pressing the safety stopper The cover will rise sli g ht ly Op en the cover fully Face th e film cartrid ge as illustrated , and insert it into the cartridge compart· ment. Push the film rewind crank back into its former position . The crank fork will slip into the axis of the film cartridge.
Pu ll the film out from the cartridge and insert the 3 film tip into the slit of the film take -up spool for a length of approximate ly two perforations _ 4 Turn the film advance lever and wind the film around the film take -up spool. • At this time , engage the sprockets of the film take -up spool and the teeth of the film advance sprocket with the fi 1m perforations _ Press down on the back cover and close it.
Checking Correct Film loading The film is properly loaded and advanced if the film rewind crank rotates when you wind the film advance lever If the film rewind crank does not rotate, take out the film, as explained on the following page, and reload . Setting the Film Speed When loading the film , be sure to set the film speed scale at the proper position . Refer to page 21 for setting the film speed . Repacking a Long .
Film Rewinding When the film reaches the end and the film advance lever stops, rewind the film into the cartridge as soon as possible . Be sure not to open the back cover before rewinding . Otherwise , the entire roll will be exposed and ruined as the exposed film is uncove red within the camera . Press the film rewind button . 1 2 Raise the film rewind crank , turn it in the direction of the arrow and rewind the film into the cartridge .
Synchronizing Flash Unit Canon F 1 is designed so that two systems of flash photog raphy can be used with it-the match needle type automatic flash photography using Canon Speed lite 1330 , and ordinary synchronizing flash photography.
2 When using an ordinary flash unit, or a Speed lite other than the 133D, insert the Flash Coupler D into the accessory shoe . Then attach the flash unit onto this coupler and connect the cord to the flash socket of the camera . • Flash Coupler D has a direct·coupled contact , like Canolite D, to which a direct·coupled type flash unit can be at· tached .
Uses of Lenses Changing Lenses Be sure to unlock the stopped ·down functioning lever 1 lock. If the lever is pressed or is locked , a red dot appears inside the came ra mount. The auto matic/manual aperture lever at the back end of the lens, cannot be con · nected to the co upling on th e camera body and the preset aperture wi II not function . • To remove the dust cap of the lens , turn the bayonet ring fully to the left. In thi s case, mount the lens onto the camera body as is .
Lens Signal Couplings Positioning Index Red Engraved for FD 55mm F1.2, FD 55mm F1.2 AL) ( White Engraved for Other FD Lenses Apert ure Signal Lever : Transmits the preset f/stop of the automatic aperture to the camera body . It is on a one ·to ·o ne movement basis with the preset aperture thro ugh lever manipulation . When the preset aperture ring is set at the green mark for EE photog raphy the aperture signal lever is disconnected from t he aperture ring .
Distan ce Scale The distance scale indicates the distance between the focused subject and the film plane . The scale is neces· sary for checking the depth·of.field , for flash and for infrared photography • The correct position of the scale is in the center of each value . The correct position of a two -digit value is the center of the two figures. Infrared Index ..
Depth-ot-Field Scale The depth-of -field scale indicates the range of subjects which will be in focus sharply on the film . This range will vary with the following factors The depth-of·field will be dee per th e smaller the f /stop, the further the distance of the subject, and the shorter the lens focal length . The depth-of -field will be shallower the larger the f/ stop , the nearer the dista nce of the subject , and the longer the lens focal length .
• In the case of Canon FD lenses, you can see the actual sharpness through the viewfinder by pressing the stopped down functioning lever • Although air bubb les may sometimes be seen in a lens , they do not affect the resolving power or the sha rpness of the picture . FD Lens Mount (FL and R Series Lenses) All Canon FD and FL lenses which have the FD and FL mounts can be used with the Canon F 1 except t he FLP 38 mm F 2 .8. • It is also possible to attach and use all the R lenses f or Canonflex use.
Fixing M irror Upwa rds In performing super·wide or photomicrography the Canon F 1 can be operated with the mirror locked in the up · position after the picture has been composed in the view· finder in order to eliminate mirror vi bration . To lock the mirror in the up ·position , push down the stopped·down functioning lever lock to " M " The aperture is now stopped·down and contro ll ed manually The mirror can be locked independently from film advance and shutter speed operations.
lens Cap When taking off the lens cap , push in the lock on the bnth sides of the lens . When attaching the lens cap , do the same . The lens cap can also be attached on the filters which have inner threads lens Hood When attachin g the lens hood on the lens , align it with the bayonet ring on the lens and turn it clockwise. With some exceptions of standard and wide ang le lenses, a lens hood can be stored in the camera case .
Using Self· Timer 1 Wind the film advance lever Turn the self-timer lever in the direction of the bold arrow (counterclockwise) line until it stops_ Depress the shutter release button_ The shutter will be actuated approximately 10 seconds later • Be sure to wind the film advance le ver Otherwise, the self-timer will act but the shutter will not be actuated. • The stopped-down functioning lever can be used in a normal manner even after the self-timer is cocked .
Double Exposures Although the Canon F 1 is designed to pre vent double ex· posures made by mistake , a double exposure can be made by the following steps When the first exposure has be en made , pre ss in the film rewind button . Rewind the film with the film rewind crank by watching the green mark on the film rewind button carefull y . Stop rewinding when the green mark has made a 1/2 turn , i.e . 180 ' Ne xt , wind the film advance lever while lightly holding the rewindin g crank .
Interchangeable lenses FD/Fl Canon F 1 is a highly ve rsatile system came ra wit h a wide range of interchangeable lenses f rom 7 .5mm to 1200mm. These , together with the 180 avai lab le accessories, including Motor Drive Unit, Servo EE Finder Booster T Finder and Fi lm Chamber 250, make possible all kinds of photography Se lect the int erchangeable lens and ac· cessories that meet your need . Canon Interchangeable Lenses FISHEYE 7 .5mm F 5 .6 FD 17mm F4 FD 24mm F2 .8 FD 28mm F 3 .5 FD 35mm F 3 .
Bottom Cover and Back Cover The bottom cove r can be removed for use of the Motor Drive Unit. When removing it, take off the battery com · partment, and pull it all the way The back cover can be removed for attaching the Film Chamber 250 . When removing it, push down the pin of the hinge .
Motor Drive System and Power System Motor Drive Unit CD The Motor Drive Unit is a precision made powered film advance apparatus which can be possible not only a wide range of photography with the timer but also short interval photography of three exposures per second and continuous photography of 36 exposures, or 250 exposures with the Film Chamber 250. The timer can also be set at seven intervals up to 60 seconds .
B attery Ca se @ The Battery Case for an externa l power source is used for power drive accessories ; Motor Drive Unit, Servo EE Finder , Booster T Finder and Speedlite 133D, an exclusive electronic flash unit. According to the mult iple purpose , this Battery Case can use the Battery Magazine 15V containing 10 penl ight batteries, Ba t tery Magazine 12V contain · ing 8 pen l ight batter ies, or 12V N iCd Battery 500 FZ.
Viewfinder System Servo EE Fi nd er CD The Servo EE Finder is an EE functioning interchangeable v iewfinder which is coupling to the fu ll aperture metering mechan ism of the FD lenses. It presets the proper f /stop automatica ll y with shutter speed priority . Booste r T Find e r ® The Booster T Finder is used for reading precise exposure w ith its built·in electronic timer down to 50 sec. under extreme d i m l ig ht con d it ion . Meter in g ra nge is f r om EV 10 (f/ 22 at 1/2 sec.) to EV - 3.5 (f/ 1.
Focusing Screens ® Four types of focusing screens are available : Focusing Screen A (mi · croprism typel. B (split· im age typel. C (a ll·m at typel and D (section · mat typel. Usually F·l is supp lied w ith Focusing Screen A. ® 000000 ® ® ® Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
Flash Photography System Speed lite 133D
Close-up, Macrophotography and Photomicrography Slide Duplicator (j) The Slide Dupli ca tor is u sed for d u plicat in g co lor slides or bla c k ·a nd · w hite sli des. It is attached to the tip of the Bellows F L . ® ® ® ~ @ Bellows FL @ The Bellows FL is used for the extreme c lose·up p hotogr aphy . It ha s a shoot ing distance pr ec is ion ad ju stment mechan ism and a mec h a· ni sm coup led to the automatic d iaphragm of th e FD and FL lens.
Filters Type UV 0 Y1 Y3 .Increases contrast of black and white Enhances clouds, darkens the blue Brightens red and yellow . 0 01 Darkens blue, increases yellow and red perceptibly. Good fo r contrasts especia lly In distant landscapes. 0 R1 Makes strong contrasts . with infrared film. 0 G1 Prevents red from turning radically into wh ite ~ Lightens sky and face appropriately, and reflects the I ightness of fresh greenery. o. ~g~ N D 4 reduces li ght vaues by 1/ 4 , N D B by l / B.
. Aperture Signal Coupling Lever Le v er Lock / Mi r r or Loc k Le v ee Film Ch a mber Atta chment Index Stopped-down Cou p ling Lever '\. Contac t for Flas h U n i Contac t for Fla sh -Au t o Cont ro l Met er Sw it c h Ba c k Cover Flas h Soc Film Re w ind Button .
Other Accessories Case S for FD 50mm Fl.8 , FD 50mm Fl.4 Ca se L for FD 55mm Fl.
Proper Care of the Camera Camera Body Number _ _ _ _ __ Lens Number_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Moisture and dust are harmful to your camera . If your camera is to be stored for a long time , it should be re o moved from its case, and silica gel or another drying agent should be placed alongside it. When you use your camera on a rainy day, or at the beach , moisture and salt air adhere to it, which can result in stains , rust , and corrosion . Use a soft brush to get rid of dust and a soft dry cloth for wiping.
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