Data Back A; Various Accessories For Close-Ups And Photomacrography - Canon A-1 Instructions Manual

DAT A BACK A
Within seconds, the A-1 's back cover can be
exchanged for the Data Back A, which,
again, becomes an integral part of the
camera's electronic system . As you press the
shutter release, the day, month and year will
bt;: recorded clearly but unobtrusive ly in the
lower right hand corner of every picture, i.e.,
unless you
decide to leave it blank. Since
le tters a nd Roman numerals are also avail-
able, the Data Back can serve as a convenient
coding system as well.
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Various Accessories for Close-ups and
Photomacrography
Canon offers a whole gamut of accessories
which give you unlimited possibilities in
close-ups, photomacrography and photo-
micrography. J\t the center of the syste m
stands the elegant, versatile Auto Bellows
featuring a built-in focusing rail, immediate
Jens reversal and automatic diaphragm
coupling with the Canon Double Cable
Release. For higher magnifications with
excellent image quality t here are the special-
ly aberration-corrected Macro and l\facro-
photo lenses. A Macro Stage and four
duplicators provide the maxim um of ease in
shooting difficult subjects.
Of course, close-u p lenses and reversing rin gs
are also offered along with three sets of ex-
tension tubes. The remarkable set of exten-
sion tubes .FD-U permit full-aperture meter-
ing, a utomatic diaphragm coupling and
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photography with the A-1. There is also a
Bellow FL. Even with manual accessories,
the Macro Auto R ing and Double Cable
Release preserve automatic diaphragm ccmpl-
ing. Canon's extra-large, ultra-stable Copy
Stand 5, the smaller Copy Stand 4, a small,
collapsible copy stand, camera supports, a
Focusing Rail, cable releases and micro-
scope adap tors round out Canon's up-to-
date, integrated, comprehensive close-up
system.