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Canon AT 1 User Manual

Canon AT 1
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Canon AT 1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR
Lens MountCanon FD
Exposure ModesManual
MeteringCenter-weighted average
FlashHot shoe
Viewfinder Coverage93%
Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism
ISO Range25-1600
BatteryPX28
ShutterFocal-plane
Film AdvanceManual
Film RewindCrank
Shutter Speeds1s to 1/1000s, Bulb

Summary

PICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR USING THE CAMERA

SPECIFICATIONS

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION

Neckstrap and Case

Attaching the neckstrap and protecting the camera with a case.

Mounting the Lens

Procedure for attaching and detaching lenses to the camera body.

Loading the Battery

Main Switch

Function and operation of the camera's main power switch.

Checking the Battery

How to verify the battery power level using the viewfinder.

Film Advance and Shutter Release

Shutter Button and Shutter Lock

Operation of the shutter release button and its locking mechanism.

Loading the Film

Setting the ASA Film Speed

How to set the camera's ASA film speed based on the loaded film.

Operation for General Photography

Shutter and Aperture

Understanding the interplay of shutter speed and aperture for exposure control.

Viewing and Focusing

How to use the viewfinder for composing and focusing the image.

Determining the Exposure

Holding the Camera

Rewinding the Film

Procedure for rewinding exposed film back into the cartridge.

Detailed Operation of the AT-1

Effects of Changing the Shutter Speed

How shutter speed affects the depiction of motion in photographs.

Effects of Changing the Aperture

How aperture affects depth of field and image sharpness.

Depth-of-Field

Depth-of-Field Scale on the Lens

Understanding the depth-of-field scale engraved on the lens barrel.

Using the Self-Timer

Flash Photography with the AT-1

Manual Diaphragm Control

Lock for Manual Diaphragm Control (1)

Procedure to lock the automatic aperture lever for manual control.

Lock for Manual Diaphragm Control When Using the Macrophoto Coupler (3)

Manual diaphragm control when using a macrophoto coupler.

Changing the Lens

Accessories, Care of the Camera, Maintenance and Miscellanea

Canon Speedlite 155A and 199A

Using Canon Speedlite flash units for photography.

Canon Power Winder A

Attaching and using the automatic film winder for faster shooting.

Care and Storage of the Camera

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