Canon 7 User Manual

Instructions on operating the winding lever to advance film and cock the shutter, noting initial setup.

Explains using the shutter button for film winding after actuation and the attachment of a cable release.

Details how the exposure counter dial advances with film winding and resets automatically when the back cover is opened.

Describes the safety mechanism that locks the shutter if film is not fully wound, preventing accidental double exposures.

Explains the safety feature that locks the shutter button using the rewind ring, enhancing transport safety.

Guide on adjusting the shutter speed dial to the desired setting indicated by the index mark.

Instructions for adjusting the lens aperture ring to control light volume and depth-of-field, referencing an exposure table.

Step-by-step guide on utilizing the built-in light meter for accurate exposure determination based on subject light.

Details on adjusting the light meter's sensitivity using the shifting knob to accommodate varying subject brightness.

Procedure for setting the camera's film speed indicator using the shutter speed dial and the film speed indicator button.

Explanation of how to achieve focus by looking through the range-viewfinder and aligning the two images.

Describes the function of the range-viewfinder selector in displaying fields of view corresponding to different lens focal lengths.

Instructions for detaching and attaching Canon lenses, covering both screw-in and bayonet mounts.

Explanation of the distance scale on lenses and its importance for infrared photography and depth-of-field calculations.

Details the film plane mark's role in precisely indicating the film position for accurate focusing.

Describes the depth-of-field scale, showing how aperture, focal length, and distance affect the range of sharp focus.

Guidance on using the 'R' mark on the depth-of-field scale for accurate focusing when shooting with infrared film.