Canon Speedlite 188A Dokumentacja

Canon AE-1 Program, 1981 Five years after the original AE-1 was introduced, Canon brought out an excellent upgraded version in 1981, known as the AE-1

Note: If you must set the shutter speed selector dial to a number below "60." If action is a particularly important element in the shot, che

Advance the film to the next frame and focus your subject. Set the main switch to "S." The AE- 1 PROGRAM sets the exposure the moment you pr

the flash into the AE-1 PROGRAM's accessory shoe. Tighten the lock nut. and red positions each indicate the distance range which corresponds to t

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 cl

Making the Most of Your camera 12. Battery Issues 13. Viewfinder a. Viewfinder Information b. Focusing c. Exposure Warnings 14. Exposure

preview switch, or the AE lock switch uses battery power. Take care that nothing presses on any of these when the camera is not in use. 5. Remove the

Correct exposure is provided by the Central Emphasis Averaging System (Also generally referred as "center-weighted average metering"), wh

In Focus When the subject is out of focus, the microprism ring breaks the subject into tiny fragments, causing a shimmering effect. It is clear and s

Meter coupling range When using an FD 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO/ ASA 100 film, the built-in exposure meter couples within a range of EV1 (f/1.4 at 1 se

Manual Control Viewfinder information display, shutter speed dial setting and user defined FD lens aperture setting. A red "M Exposure Warning

1) Attaching the Lens Turn the rear lens cap in the direction of the arrow until it stops and pull it off the lens. Removed the body cap. To

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 ap

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 crea

You can also blur the background by "panning." Choose a slower shutter speed in proportion to the effect and suitable for the subject's

When taking pictures using shutter-speed priority AE or programmed AE the lens' aperture ring must be set to the "A' mark. With the l

the AE-1 Program. 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 ind

22. Flash Photography Display Information in AE Flash Photography: Flash Charge-completion Display (with only dedicated Canon Speedlites 011 A, 155

Auto-exposure Flash Confirmation Signal (During its introduction, it works with the Speedlite 188A and 166A only, but other similar dedicated speedli

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 us

When using any of these Speedlites, a green LED display lights up in the viewfinder of the AE-1 PROGRAM the moment the flash unit is charged. And, wh

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

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 t

New Split/Microprism Standard screen with the AE-1 Program A. Microprism Matte/Fresnel field with microprism rangefinder spot in the center of the

I. Double Cross-hair Reticle Matte/Fresnel field with 5mm clear center spot containing double cross-hair reticle. While focusing, moveyour eye left

Controlled by the AE-1 PROGRAM's microcomputer, these accessories expand the AE-1 Program's shooting versatility and handling ease. Attache

Canon Wireless Controller LC-1 This older accessory is a remote control photography device using infrared rays to control cameras from a distance. T

28. Other Accessories Lens Hood The use of a lens hood is to keep out side light which may cause flare and ghost images to form on the image. Rigi

30.Caring for your Camera As with any precision instrument, proper care and maintenance involve a few simple rules in addition to common sense. Obser

For Programmed AE, turn the shutter speed selector dial to "PROGRAM," making sure that the lens aperture ring is set on "A." Altho

The light sensitivity pattern (shown below) remains virtually unchanged even when different lenses are used. AE Lock Switch There is only a singl

In fact, it has the widest choice among its class - eight different screens were available including the standard screen incorporating the New Split/M

the image at small apertures. Until now the matte's surface particles were irregularly shaped with the consequence that light rays striking it we

Remove the front lens cap. To remove the lens, turn it in the direction of the arrow. while pressing the lens release button, until it stops. While

maximum firing rate of 4 fps can be achieved with the Ni-cd Battery Pack MA and 3 fps with alkaline cells. Since all the manual-focus Canon cameras an

Making its debut along with the AE-1 PROGRAM was a new dedicated flash unit: the Speedlite 188A. The Speedlite 188A has its advantage in its operating

Release for automatic diaphragm control, and the easy-to-use Macrolite ML-1 flash unit. Two close-up lenses - the 450 and 240 - can be used on any Can

Standard Lenses: FD 50mm f/1.2, FD 50mm f/1.4, FD 50mm f/1.8 Lens Mount: Canon breech-lock mount. Viewfinder Information: Fixed eye-level pentaprism.

close-up accessories). Power Source: One 6v alkaline-manganese (Eveready [UCAR] No. A544,IEC 4LR44) silver oxide (Eveready [UCAR] No. 544, IEC 4SR44,

. Open the battery chamber cover using the viewfinder cover. Load a new battery so that its terminals are in the directions indicated by the diagr

Note: 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 shoot

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

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. Take s

following two AE modes, either of which you can choose according to the shooting situation or personal preference. (1) Programmed AE for those who pr