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  • Page 1 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals...
  • Page 2 Canon's superior camera technology. The Canon F-1 epitomizes the high quality and performance standards that Canon prides itself in. We at Canon hope that you make the most of your new F-1 and have many rewarding experiences with your F-1 system.

  • Page 3: Product View And Parts

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Bayonet Ring for Cap and Hood Canon Lens FD 50mm f/1.4 Focus Ring Distance Scale Preset Aperture Ring Mount Positioning Point EE Lock Pin Servo EE Finder Multi-Purpose Lever Coupling Socket Light-Taking Window...
  • Page 4 Furthermore, tests have demonstrated that the reliability of the Canon F-1 and its accessories is to an extent as of yet unmatched by any other product in the photo- graphic industry.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Contents Contents Contents Contents Technical Data ............... 6 Uses of Lenses ............10 Mercury Battery Loading and Checking ....16 Film Loading ..............19 Film Winding ..............22 Shutter and Aperture Adjustment ......24 Manual Diaphragm Control ........

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    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. FL and R series of lenses are also compatible. Standard Lens: Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C., FD 50mm f/1.4, or FD 50mm f/1.8.
  • Page 7 Flash Socket: Screw-in/plug-in type. Accessory Shoe: Flash Couplers D, L. Canon Auto Tuning (CAT) System: Diaphragm control by recharge completion signal and focusing distance signal by using the Speedlite 133D, Flash-Auto Ring A2/B2, Flash Coupler L and the prescribed chrome-mount-ring FD lens.
  • Page 8 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Follow these simple steps Follow these simple steps Follow these simple steps Follow these simple steps for for for for Normal photography: Normal photography: Normal photography: Normal photography: 1 1 1 1 Load the film.
  • Page 9 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals 5 5 5 5 Look through the viewfinder and focus. (See page 37.) 6 6 6 6 Compose the picture. 7 7 7 7 Determine the exposure with built-in meter. (See pages 32-34.) 8 8 8 8 Press the shutter release button gently.

  • Page 10: Uses Of Lenses

    This type of cap may also be attached to a Canon filter screwed into the lens.
  • Page 11 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Reattachment Align the arrow on the cap with the red dot at the rear of the lens. In that position, apply slight pressure to the cap and turn it clockwise until it is tight. Operation with an FD lens which has a chrome Breech-lock mount ring or with an FL lens: Removal from Lens...
  • Page 12 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Mounting on the Camera and Dismounting Pre-Mounting Checklist Make sure the camera's multi-purpose lever is not set for stopped-down metering (see p. 33). If it is, a red warning dot will appear beside the coupling lever inside the camera body.
  • Page 13 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Procedure for an FD lens which lacks a chrome Breech-lock mount ring: Mounting Align the projecting red mount positioning point with the red dot above the camera mount. In this position, apply slight pressure to the lens, and simply rotate the whole lens clockwise until it stops and the lens release button pops out with a click.
  • Page 14 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Procedure for an FD lens which has a chrome Breech-lock mount ring or for an FL lens: Mounting Make sure the Breech-lock ring is locked so that it cannot be turned. Align the red dot of the Breech-lock ring with the red dot on the camera body above the camera mount.
  • Page 15 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Note On the aperture ring of an FD lens there is a green "A". The aperture ring can be turned to or from this mark by pressing the EE lock pin. Setting the lens to "A" permits AE photography when the accessory Servo EE Finder is mounted on the F-1.

  • Page 16: Mercury Battery Loading And Checking

    Mercury Battery Loading and Checking Mercury Battery Loading and Checking 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 compartment cover and turn it to the left to remove the cover.
  • Page 17 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Battery Check Check the mercury battery after loading it. Especially when loading a new battery, be sure to check the power level. Set the film speed scale at ASA 100 and the shutter speed dial at "2000".
  • Page 18 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Film Rewinding Crank Safety Stopper Film Inserting Slit Take-up Spool Film Advance Sprocket Position in which film is placed in camera (emulsified surface facing towards the lens) Leader part of the film Cartridge Compartment...

  • Page 19: Film Loading

    Film Loading Film Loading Film Loading Film Loading The Canon F-1 accepts color or black and white film in standard 35mm cartridges. When loading and un-loading film, avoid direct sunlight. Pull up the film rewind crank as far as possible while pressing the safety button.
  • Page 20 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Turn the film advance lever and wind the film around the film take-up spool. Check to insure that the teeth of both the take-up spool and the film advance sprocket engage the perforations in the film.
  • Page 21 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Setting the Film Speed When loading the film, be sure to set the film speed scale at the proper position. Repacking a Bulk-Loaded Film If you are using film that has not been wound commercially, be sure to trim the tip of the lead between perforations.

  • Page 22: Film Winding

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Film Winding Film Winding Film Winding Film Winding The film advance lever winds the film, cocks the shutter, and prepares the diaphragm and mirror for the next shutter release all in one motion. Turn the film advance lever until it stops.
  • Page 23 Attaching the Cable Release The optional Canon Cable Release can be attached to the F-1 by screwing it into the threaded hole in the center of the shutter release button. Even if the shutter lock lever is at the "L"...

  • Page 24: Shutter And Aperture Adjustment

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Shutter and Aperture Adjustment Shutter and Aperture Adjustment Shutter and Aperture Adjustment Shutter and Aperture Adjustment Exposure is adjusted by the shutter speed and the aperture. The shutter speed controls the exposure time and the aperture controls the amount of incoming light.
  • Page 25 The "60" position is the X synchronization speed, the highest shutter speed which can be used with electronic flash units such as a Canon Speedlite, and the fastest shutter speed at which the entire film area is exposed at once. Although 1/60th of a second does not...
  • Page 26 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The aperture ring of most Canon FD lenses is equipped with click-stops for full and 1/2 f/stops, but can be set between these click-stops. The maximum aperture of a lens may not be one included by the international standard.

  • Page 27: Manual Diaphragm Control

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Manual Diaphragm Control Manual Diaphragm Control Manual Diaphragm Control Manual Diaphragm Control The insertion of manual accessories or a macrophoto coupler between the camera and an FD lens requires setting the lens for manual diaphragm control before stopped-down metering is possible.
  • Page 28 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals All FD lenses which lack a chrome mount ring, with the exception of the Macro lenses, are set for manual diaphragm control as follows: Before mounting the lens, insert the hole of the accessory manual diaphragm adapter over the tip of the automatic aperture lever at the rear of the lens.
  • Page 29 You may avoid setting the lens for manual diaphragm control when using manual accessories or a macrophoto coupler by attaching the Canon Macro Auto Ring and / or Double Cable Release (optional accessories). Be sure to reset the automatic aperture lever to its normal position before using the lens once more in direct contact with the camera.

  • Page 30: Using The Built-In Exposure Meter

    Exposure Meter in Exposure Meter in Exposure Meter The Canon F-1 provides the most accurate light measure- ment 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.

  • Page 31: Film Speed Setting

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Film Speed Setting Set the film speed according to the ASA of the film being used. The ASA of a film is normally shown on the film box cover or explanatory sheet. Lift and turn the film speed ring which is around the shutter speed dial.

  • Page 32: Exposure Settings

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Exposure Settings Exposure Settings Exposure Settings Exposure Settings Full Aperture Metering Full aperture metering can be performed with FD lenses which have an aperture signal lever and pin. Set the meter switch at "ON". Set the shutter speed dial at the desired speed.
  • Page 33 Meter Needle The "A" mark on the aperture ring is only used with Fixed Dot the Servo EE Finder or the Canon AE cameras. Split-image/ Metering Limit Mark If you prefer to set the f/stop first, turn the shutter...
  • Page 34 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Focus at the lens' maximum aperture. Set the camera for stopped-down metering by setting the multi-purpose lever lock to "L" and pushing the multi-purpose lever towards the lens mount. The multi- purpose lever will lock in that position. Turn the meter switch "ON".

  • Page 35: Coupling Range Of Built-In Exposure Meter

    ASA 400 … … … … indicated in the chart at the left. For example, when 1000 2000 using Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens ASA 800 … … … … … 100, exposure meter couples fully...

  • Page 36: Holding The Camera

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Holding the Camera 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.

  • Page 37: Viewing And Focusing

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Viewing and Focusing Viewing and Focusing Viewing and Focusing Viewing and Focusing Focusing is performed in the small round area in the center of the viewfinder. The smaller central circle is a split-image focusing screen and around it is the micro- prism ring.
  • Page 38 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals lock in place with an audible click. Interchangeable viewfinders that can be used include: the Booster T Finder, Servo EE Finder, Speed Finder and Waist-level Finder. (See page 56.) Focusing Screens The focusing screen inside the finder box can also be interchanged.
  • Page 39 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Dioptric Adjustment Lenses The Rubber Eyepiece Ring — the glassless ring covered with rubber — is attached to the viewfinder. Camera's standard diopter is —1.2, while ten other kind of screw- in type dioptric adjustment lenses are interchangeable. The diopters of these lenses are adjusted solely for use with the F-1.

  • Page 40: Film Rewinding

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Film Rewinding Film Rewinding Film Rewinding Film Rewinding When the film reaches the end and the film advance lever stops, rewind the film into the cartridge as soon as possible. If you force the film advance lever after the film reaches its end, the film may become detached from the cartridge spool or tear, making rewinding impossible.
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  • Page 42: Lens Signal Coupling

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Lens Signal Coupling Lens Signal Coupling Lens Signal Coupling Lens Signal Coupling Aperture Signal Lever: The Aperture Signal Lever transmits the f/stop of the “A” Mark automatic aperture to the camera body. It is on a one-to-one movement basis with the aperture through Positioning Pin Lock...
  • Page 43 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals aperture ring, again pushing down the EE Lock Pin. EE Switch Pin This pin comes out when the lens aperture ring is set at the "A" mark. In this position, it transmits a signal for AE photography.
  • Page 44 On the other hand, the larger the f/stop, the nearer the subject to the camera; or, the longer the lens focal length, the shallower will be the depth-of-field. In the case of Canon FD lenses, you can see the actual sharpness through...
  • Page 45 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals FD Lens Mount (FL and R Series Lenses) All Canon FD and FL lenses can be used with the Canon F-1, except the FLP 38mm f/2.8. It is also possible to attach and use all the R lenses for the Canonflex.
  • Page 46 Attaching a hood onto the lens helps to prevent this. Bayonet-mount hoods are available as optional accessories for most Canon lenses. Please use only that hood which is specified for the lens concerned. This type of hood fits into the bayonet mount at the front of the lens where it is fixed by turning until it is tight.

  • Page 47: Flash Photography

    Since the F-1 has an interchangeable viewfinder, it is Canon Speedlite 133D not equipped with a built-in hot shoe. Canon offers two accessory hot shoes which slide into the guide rails at the base of the F-1's rewind knob from the back of the camera.
  • Page 48 Distance Make sure both guide number and shooting distance are in the same unit, whether meters or feet. For further details on the use of the Canon Speedlite 133D, please see its instructions. The following table gives proper synchronization shutter speeds for flash photography with various other types of flash units and bulbs.

  • Page 49: Multiple Exposures

    In answer to the demands for this type of mechanism. Canon designed the F-1 with this option. Turn the film rewind crank gently to take up the film's slack.

  • Page 50: Using The Self-Timer

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Using the Self Using the Self Using the Self Using the Self- - - - Timer Timer Timer Timer Wind the film advance lever. Turn the multi-purpose lever counter-clockwise until it stops. Depress the shutter release button.

  • Page 51: Removing The Bottom And Back Covers

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Removing the Bottom and Back Covers oving the Bottom and Back Covers oving the Bottom and Back Covers oving the Bottom and Back Covers The bottom cover can be removed for use of the Motor Drive MF.
  • Page 52 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Fixing the Mirror Upwards In performing super-telephoto 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 viewfinder. To lock the mirror in the up-position, push the stopped-down lever-towards the lens and the lock lever to "M".

  • Page 53: Accessories For The F-1

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  • Page 54: Motor Drive System And Power System

    The Motor Drive MF enables you to take 3.5 pictures per second and is totally compatible with the full line of accessories for the Canon F-1, especially the Film Chamber 250, Servo EE Finder and Interval Timer L. 2. Power Winder F The Power Winder F is a motorized winder accessory for the F-1.
  • Page 55 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Wireless Controller LC-1 Set This is a remote control device to control cameras from distance without cord connections. The LC-1 set consists of a trans- mitter and a receiver and the receiver is attached to the F-1 which is to be equipped with the Motor Drive MF or Power Winder F.

  • Page 56: Viewfinder System

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Viewfinder System Viewfinder System Viewfinder System Viewfinder System Servo EE Finder The Servo EE Finder is an interchangeable viewfinder, which couples to the full aperture metering mechanism of the FD lenses. It presets the proper f/stop automatically with shutter speed priority.
  • Page 57 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Battery Case The Battery Case holds an external power source and is used for the Servo EE Finder and Booster T Finder. This versatile bat- tery case can use the Battery Magazine 15V containing 10 pen- light batteries or Battery Magazine 12V containing 8 penlight batteries.

  • Page 58: Close-Up, Photomacrography And Photomicrography

    FD and FL lens. Bellows M The Bellows M is a handy bellows for photomacrography. When the Double Cable Release is used with the Canon Macro Auto Ring, automatic diaphragm coupling is also possible with this bellows unit.
  • Page 59 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Macrophoto Lenses The Macrophoto Lenses are designed exclusively for high- magnification photomacrography and used jointly with a bel- lows. Magnification of from 2 to 10 times the actual subject can be obtained in continuous alterations. Macrophoto Couplers FL 52, FL 58 10.

  • Page 60: Filters

    No effect on the reproduction of colors. black-and-white photographs. Acts to harmonize the blue sky and shade. through-the-lens exposure measure- SKYLIGHT ment system of Canon F-1 does not For use with daylight type film under cloudy require exposure factor compensation CCA4 conditions. filters.

  • Page 61: Data Imprinting System

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Data Imprinting System Data Imprinting System Other Accessories Other Accessories Data Imprinting System Data Imprinting System Other Accessories Other Accessories 1. Hard Case S Data Back F Hard Case L The Data Back F is a data imprint- 2.
  • Page 62 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Multi-Purpose Lever Aperture Signal Coupling Lever Lever Lock / Mirror Lock Lever Film Chamber Lens Speed Adjustment Pin Attachment Index Stopped-Down Coupling Lever Memo Holder Contact for Flash Auto Control Back Cover Contact for Flash Unit Flash Socket Film Rewind Button...

  • Page 63: Proper Care Of The Camera

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Proper Car Proper Care of the Camera e of the Camera Proper Car Proper Car e of the Camera e of the Camera Moisture and dust are harmful to your camera. If your camera is to be stored for a long time, it should be removed from its case and silica gel or another drying agent should be placed alongside it.
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