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Canon FD Lens - User Manual

Canon FD Lens
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Summary

Step into a Wonderful World

Lens Basics

The Interchangeable Lens

Explains the human eye as a lens and the role of interchangeable lenses.

Angle of View

Discusses how focal length affects the angle of view and image perspective.

Perspective

Explains how wide-angle and telephoto lenses alter the sense of depth.

Depth of Field

Details how focal length and aperture influence the range of sharpness.

Aperture Ratio

Defines aperture ratio and its importance for lens brightness.

Lens Buying Seminar

Building a Basic Lens System

Guides on selecting essential focal lengths for a versatile lens system.

Selecting Lenses for Photography Types

Commemorative Photos and Snapshots

Recommends lenses for candid shots, groups, and individual portraits.

Travel and Scenery

Suggests zoom lenses for capturing landscapes and travel experiences.

Sports Photography

Discusses using telephoto lenses and fast shutter speeds for sports action.

Portrait Photography

Explains using telephoto lenses for natural-looking portraits and subject focus.

All-around Photography

Recommends zoom lens combinations for versatile coverage of various subjects.

Lens Performance Checks

Sharpness and Image Quality

Evaluates lens sharpness, detail, and contrast reproduction.

Color Reproduction

Assesses how faithfully lenses reproduce the colors of the world.

Lightweight and Compact Design

Examines lenses for their balance of size, weight, and performance.

Design Standards and Camera Compatibility

Discusses lenses designed to meet camera standards and ensure compatibility.

Professional Lens Choice

Lens Applications and Techniques

Lens Workshop Overview

Introduces techniques for using lenses to develop photographic subjects.

Snapshot Zoom

Focuses on capturing everyday moments with a versatile zoom lens.

Travel Zoom

Highlights using a zoom lens to capture diverse travel scenes and subjects.

Portrait Zoom

Details using telephoto lenses for natural-looking portraits and background blur.

Sports Zoom

Explains using telephoto zooms and fast speeds for dynamic sports shots.

Wide Shots

Discusses using wide-angle lenses to exaggerate perspective and capture broad scenes.

Telephoto Shots

Covers using telephoto lenses to compress space and draw distant subjects closer.

Macro Shots

Explores capturing hidden details and small subjects with macro lenses.

Camera Accessories Guide I

Power Winder A2

Describes the power winder for automatic film advance, useful for action photography.

Speedlite 188 A;166 A

Introduces automatic flash units for Canon A-series cameras.

Speedlite 277 T;299 T

Details advanced speedlites with programmable modes and manual control.

Data Back A

Explains the accessory for recording date, month, and year on film.

Command Back 70

Describes the command back for controlling camera timer and data recording functions.

Camera Accessories Guide II

Lens Extenders

Explains extenders that increase lens focal length by 1.4x or 2x.

Close-up Lenses

Discusses screw-on lenses that facilitate easy close-up photography.

Extension Tubes

Covers tubes placed between lens and camera for close-up shots.

Extension Tube M Set

Details a set of tubes to provide various magnifications for macro photography.

Vari-extension Tubes

Describes adjustable extension tubes for simplifying focusing and magnification.

Auto Bellows

Introduces bellows for continuously variable magnifications in macro photography.

Summary

Step into a Wonderful World

Lens Basics

The Interchangeable Lens

Explains the human eye as a lens and the role of interchangeable lenses.

Angle of View

Discusses how focal length affects the angle of view and image perspective.

Perspective

Explains how wide-angle and telephoto lenses alter the sense of depth.

Depth of Field

Details how focal length and aperture influence the range of sharpness.

Aperture Ratio

Defines aperture ratio and its importance for lens brightness.

Lens Buying Seminar

Building a Basic Lens System

Guides on selecting essential focal lengths for a versatile lens system.

Selecting Lenses for Photography Types

Commemorative Photos and Snapshots

Recommends lenses for candid shots, groups, and individual portraits.

Travel and Scenery

Suggests zoom lenses for capturing landscapes and travel experiences.

Sports Photography

Discusses using telephoto lenses and fast shutter speeds for sports action.

Portrait Photography

Explains using telephoto lenses for natural-looking portraits and subject focus.

All-around Photography

Recommends zoom lens combinations for versatile coverage of various subjects.

Lens Performance Checks

Sharpness and Image Quality

Evaluates lens sharpness, detail, and contrast reproduction.

Color Reproduction

Assesses how faithfully lenses reproduce the colors of the world.

Lightweight and Compact Design

Examines lenses for their balance of size, weight, and performance.

Design Standards and Camera Compatibility

Discusses lenses designed to meet camera standards and ensure compatibility.

Professional Lens Choice

Lens Applications and Techniques

Lens Workshop Overview

Introduces techniques for using lenses to develop photographic subjects.

Snapshot Zoom

Focuses on capturing everyday moments with a versatile zoom lens.

Travel Zoom

Highlights using a zoom lens to capture diverse travel scenes and subjects.

Portrait Zoom

Details using telephoto lenses for natural-looking portraits and background blur.

Sports Zoom

Explains using telephoto zooms and fast speeds for dynamic sports shots.

Wide Shots

Discusses using wide-angle lenses to exaggerate perspective and capture broad scenes.

Telephoto Shots

Covers using telephoto lenses to compress space and draw distant subjects closer.

Macro Shots

Explores capturing hidden details and small subjects with macro lenses.

Camera Accessories Guide I

Power Winder A2

Describes the power winder for automatic film advance, useful for action photography.

Speedlite 188 A;166 A

Introduces automatic flash units for Canon A-series cameras.

Speedlite 277 T;299 T

Details advanced speedlites with programmable modes and manual control.

Data Back A

Explains the accessory for recording date, month, and year on film.

Command Back 70

Describes the command back for controlling camera timer and data recording functions.

Camera Accessories Guide II

Lens Extenders

Explains extenders that increase lens focal length by 1.4x or 2x.

Close-up Lenses

Discusses screw-on lenses that facilitate easy close-up photography.

Extension Tubes

Covers tubes placed between lens and camera for close-up shots.

Extension Tube M Set

Details a set of tubes to provide various magnifications for macro photography.

Vari-extension Tubes

Describes adjustable extension tubes for simplifying focusing and magnification.

Auto Bellows

Introduces bellows for continuously variable magnifications in macro photography.

Canon FD Lens Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mount TypeCanon FD
Aperture ControlManual
CompatibilityCanon FD-mount cameras
Focus TypeManual
Focal LengthVaries by specific lens model
Maximum ApertureVaries by specific lens model
Minimum ApertureVaries by specific lens model
Aperture BladesVaries by specific lens model
Optical DesignVaries by specific lens model
Minimum Focus DistanceVaries by specific lens model
Filter SizeVaries by specific lens model
WeightVaries by specific lens model
Lens ConstructionVaries by specific lens model
DimensionsVaries by specific lens model

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