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Canon T50 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 4 The combines built-in power winding with the sophisticated T50 is truly the camera for all and everyone, regardless of electronics of Canon's programmed SLRs. It is as easy to experience. use as a compact camera, yet affords the special flexibility Before you begin, take a few minutes to read these that only SLRs give: lens interchangeability.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Attaching the Lens 2. Setting the Lens for Programmed AE 3. Loading the Batteries 4. Checking the Batteries 5. Selector Dial 6. Setting the Film Speed 7. Loading the Film 8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly 9.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Lens

    This camera is designed for use with Fish-eye 7.5 mm f/5.6 Reflex 500 mm f/8 Canon FD lenses only. Lenses and Macrophoto 20 mm f/3.5 accessories shown below cannot be Macrophoto 35 mm f/2.8 used with the T 50.
  • Page 7 To mount the lens, first align the Then turn the lens in the direction To dismount the lens, turn the lens red positioning point on the lens in the direction of the arrow while of the arrow until it stops and the with the red dot above the camera lens release button pops out with a pressing the lens release button.

  • Page 8: Setting The Lens For Programmed Ae

    2. Setting the Lens for Programmed AE Remove the front lens cap "A" will be in line with the red dot While pressing in the AE lock pin, on the camera. If you forget to do turn the aperture ring in the this, automatic exposure will be direction of the arrow until "A"...

  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    3. Loading the Batteries The T50 needs batteries to power it. Use two new penlight (size AA, 1.5V) batteries of the same brand. We recommend Alkaline-manganese (LR6) batteries for longer battery life. Carbon-zinc batteries may also be used, but their life is shorter. DO NOT use Ni-Cd batteries.

  • Page 10: Checking The Batteries

    4. Checking the Batteries Hints: If you hear beeping sounds, you can start taking pictures. If the beeping 1. Wipe the battery terminals and the sounds are not emitted, battery camera contacts with a clean, dry power is insufficient. In this case, cloth before loading to ensure replace the batteries.

  • Page 11: Selector Dial

    5. Selector Dial "L" locks the shutter to prevent "PROGRAM" is the picture-taking "SELF" is the position for self timer accidental shutter release. Turn the dial position. photography. to "L" when not using the camera; this conserves battery power. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...

  • Page 12: Setting The Film Speed

    6. Setting the Film Speed A film's ISO/ASA number (for While pressing the lock release example, ISO/ASA 100) button, rotate the film speed dial represents its sensitivity to until the ISO/ASA of your film is light. The higher the number, aligned with the green index.

  • Page 13: Loading The Film

    7. Loading the Film Pull the film leader across the The T50 uses color or black and Pull up the rewind knob until the camera so that its tip is aligned white film (negative or slide) in back cover pops open. standard 35 mm cartridges.
  • Page 14 Keep your finger pressed on the Each time you advance the film, Turn the selector dial to shutter button until the frame the frame counter also advances “PROGRAM." counter automatically stops at to the next frame. It can count up "1."...

  • Page 15: Learning To Hold The Camera Correctly

    8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly Loading the Film in Low or Humid Temperatures In low temperatures, film with a long leader may become curled. Manually wind the excess leader back into the cartridge to straighten out the curl. Then pull the film back out and align its tip with the orange index.

  • Page 16: Shooting

    9. Shooting Look into the viewfinder. Turn the Gently press the shutter button Make sure that the selector dial is set focusing ring until the main subject is halfway to check for correct exposure. to "PROGRAM." sharp and compose the picture. If a solid green "P"...
  • Page 17 See p. 24 for more on photography with the Canon Speedlite 244T. The solid line indicates the meter coupling range in programmed AE when the FD 50 mm f/1.4 is used.

  • Page 18: Continuous Shooting

    10. Continuous Shooting The film will be automatically ad- vanced as long as the shutter button is depressed. For a single exposure: Remove your finger from the shutter button as soon as the shutter is released. For continuous shooting: Just keep your finger on the shutter button for as many pictures as you wish to take.

  • Page 19: The T50'S Viewfinder

    Canon has used this system in all of its "A" series cameras, and it has proven to be very reliable and accurate.

  • Page 20: Focusing Aids

    12. Focusing Aids 1. Laser Matte Screen --------When it is difficult to focus the subject, use the laser matte screen. It appears fuzzy until the subject is in focus. 2. Microprism Rangefinder ------ Shimmers when the subject is out of focus. It is clear and steady when in focus.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder Information

    13. Viewfinder Information 4. Manual control LED Blinks when the lens aperture ring is detached from "A." Warns that exposure may not be correct 5. Programmed AE control LED/Camera shake, Under- exposure warning "P" lights up to indicate correct exposure. Slow blinking warns for camera shake;...

  • Page 22: Self-Timer

    14. Self-Timer Set the selector dial to "SELF" and To start the self-timer, press the At two seconds before shutter focus your picture. shutter button. A beeping sound will release, the camera will begin to be emitted. The shutter will be beep at a faster rate.

  • Page 23: Rewinding The Film

    15. Rewinding the Film First press in the rewind button. At the end of the roll of film, film Then turn the rewind crank in the (Once you have pressed it, you advance will stop automatically direction of the arrow. Keep can remove your finger.) and, after a pause, the camera will turning until you feel no further...

  • Page 24: Dedicated Flash Photography With The 244T

    16. Dedicated Flash Photography with the Canon Speedlite 244T Switch to flash photography when Turn the main switch ON and set When the rewind crank feels loose, the ISO/ASA film speed on the the green "P" starts to blink. For open the back cover.
  • Page 25 577G with the T50, the shutter It is recommended to use a speed is set automatically to X- Canon flash unit on the T50. sync (1 /60 sec), and the Using a flash or flash accessory aperture is adjusted au-...

  • Page 26: Photography With The Remote Switch 60 T3

    17. Photography with the Remote Switch 60 The Remote Switch 60 T3 is a Attach the 60 T3 to the remote Depress the remote switch useful accessory that has also control socket of the camera release button to take a picture been designed exclusively for body.

  • Page 27: Other Accessories

    +3, +2, +1.5, +1, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -2, -3 and -4 diopters. form on the image. Rigid Canon hoods also help to They may make viewing and focusing easier if you are protect the lens from shock.
  • Page 28 Canon Wireless Controller LC-1 Interval Timer TM-1 Quartz This accessory is a remote control photography The Canon Interval Timer TM-1 Quartz allows device using infrared rays to control cameras from a unmanned shooting at timed intervals between 1 distance. The LC-1 is particularly useful second and 30 minutes in fourteen steps.

  • Page 29: Carrying The Camera

    19. Carrying the Camera Thread the ends of the strap For carrying the camera, in par- Unsnap the top cover of the case through the rings on the camera ticular, insert it into its semi-hard to remove it. Turn the lens as shown.

  • Page 30: Caring For Your Camera

    20. Caring for Your Camera As with any precision instrument, proper care and 3. To keep the camera in top condition during prolonged maintenance involve a few simple rules in addition to storage, occasionally insert the batteries and take common sense. Observing these few rules will keep your several blank shots to "exercise"...
  • Page 31 NEVER do it yourself but take the the glass surfaces! camera to the nearest authorized Canon service facility. 7. The film chamber needs cleaning from time to time to remove film dust which may scratch the film.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Shutter: Vertical travel focal-plane, electromagnetic Format: 24 x 36 mm. attraction shutter. Electronically controlled. Shutter Usable Lenses: Canon FD series lenses only. Speed: Automatically controlled from 2 sec to Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 1/1000 sec at "A." 1/60 sec when disengaged from Field of View: 92% vertical and 93% horizontal coverage "A."...
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