Canon Model VI-T / Model VI-L User manual

O  Range-Viervfinder Window        @ Film Winding Knob
O  Lens Depth-of-Field Scale        @ Flash Unit ConnectorSocket.-
@  Lens Distance Scale           @ Film Rervinderank
                                                '{E Film Plane Mark@  Lens Aperture Scale
(t  Canon  [-ens                                '{D Viewfinder Dial
@  nangeinder  Winclou'           @ AccessoryClip
@  Self-Tirn"i                @ Automatic Parallax Adjustment Pin
@  Film Rewind Ring            @ SinglePivot Shutter SpeedDial
@  Shutter Release Button          @ Film Transport Indicator
@  Film Frame Counting  Dial                       d                                                       i
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    For copy'ing stand w'ork. or when  il tripod  is used. the M a n u a l F i l m W i n d i n g
Knob  ( I I ) is used instead of the Rapid Wind Trigger.
    Align engraved black dot and black line on the topr of the M a n u a l F i l m W i n d i n g
Knob and raise the knob it action position.
   Turn the knob clockwise until  it locks in positiorr. Your  film has rhen been
advancedone frame...theshutter has been rewound...theFilm Frame Counting Dial
set to the next number. Keep the Rapid Wind Trigger in its unraiseclposition.
    Before using the Rapid Wind Trigger again, be sure to return rhe Manual Film
Winding Knob back to original position by depressingthe Manual Film Winding
Knob ReleaseBurton (23).


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The shutter can be adjusted to speeds of   I second, and  l12, l14, U8,  l ll5, 1130,
             1760, | 1125,| 1250,l/500, l/1000 of a second as well as B (bulb) exposures.  Each
            exposure  time  is  half  that  of  the previous one.  This  method  of  adjusting  is
  a      convenientIn adjustingwhen thecalculatingshutter speed,the  relevantturn thelensshutteraperture.dial either to the right or  left
   H         until the desired reading is obtained.  With  the scale set at B  (bulb), the  shutter
                  will open, and stay open, until you release pressure from  the shutter button.      I t    Ha         is used, therefore,  for exposure  times  in excess of  one second.  The X  scale
    6        reading is used for speedlight (stroboflash) synchronization.  The shutter speed is
   4       appproximatelythis case becomesl/50thfasterof dependinga second; onhowever,the performancethe effectiveoftimethe offlashthe light.exposureWhenin
   H       time exposure is required, set the dial to B and use a cable release with  lock.   h
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On the Canon VI-T and VI-L, focusing and composing
        can  be done  at  the same  time.  When  you  look
         through the Range-Viewfinder Eyepiece (20), you  will
        see two images.  By releasing the Lens Focusing Lever
        and rotating the lens barrel, the  two  images  of  the
         object you are focusing upon coincide.  At  this point
          of coincidence your camera  is  in focus  for the object
        you are about  to photograph.
             All  Canon  Lenses, except those supplied  with  a
          reflex  housing,  couple  to  Canon  Range-Viewfinder
       mechanism.


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  When  the Canon  ZoonrFinder  V.   or
other  eruxiliarl' r iew'finders are  attachecl.
irresprectiveof  the  inter-charrgeablelens
used.  pArallax  error    w'ill  alu'a1's be
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ITTRAREDPHOTOGRAPHY


  On  the  Depth-of-Field  Scale Q)  of   all Canon
Lenses is the letter " R."  This  is for infrared film.
When  using  this  film, focus  in  the normal  way.
Read off the distance of the object you are focusing
on  as  shown  opposite  the  Distance    I ndicator
Mark  on  the Lens Distance Scale ( 3).  Turn  the
lens barrel  until  the  distance reading  is opposite
the   " R "  mark.   Your  lens  is now  focused for
infrared photography.

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 You have now compretedthe foilowing steps:
      l. Wound your shutter...readyfor your first
     exposure.
    2. Set the speeddiat
     Adjusted the Lens Aperture Scale   1.
   4. Focusedyour lens
   5. Composedyour picture through the cor_
      rect Viewfinder setting.
  You are now ready to expose your picture.
 Hold the camera in a verticar o. horizontal
 position,firmly but gentry. The camerashourd
 be held in both parms and the index finger
 9l    your  right hand should rest over the
Shutter Release Button.  Hold your breath
and press the Shutter RereaseButton in a
smooth,steadyaction. Do not jerk the camera.
  For exposures longer than  llls sec. you  -
should use a  tripod and cabre rerease to
eliminatemovement.
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Canon  VI-T and VI-L  accepts any standard 35 mm  film  cartridge, as well  as
     Canon Film Magazine V.
         To open the camera, turn  the Magazine Opening Key  (27) counter-clockwise
     and pull down the Hinged-Back Lock  (25).
         The camera bach will then swing open.
          Rotate  the Take-up  Spool (311 until  the groove on the spool permits you  to
       slide the end of the film leader into the groove.  Then engage the second perforated
      hole  of  the  leader with  a small hook inside the groove.  Adjust the film so that
      the film perforations  fit the teeth of the Film Sprocker (30).
        Be sure the dull (emulsion) side of the film faces the lens.

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Lift up the Rewind Crank (13).
     Put the film cartridge in the recess directly  beneath the Rewind  Crank.
 Depress the Film Rewind Crank  (13) again to lock the film cartridge in place.
     With your thumb on the knurled lower end of  the Take-up Spool  (31),
 turn the spool clockwise half a turn  until  the film  is taut. (Be sure the index
 line of the Film Rewind Ring (8) points to the 664" position.)
    The camera back wilt lock shut automatically when you  close  it.  Turn
, the Magazine Opening  Key  (27) clockwisc to  " close."  Next, wind  film onc
 turn and press the Shutter Release Button  (9).  By doing this you  will  have
 cleared the two frames already exposed to  light while you were loading.
    The red dot on  the Film  Transport  Indicator   ( 191 makes one complete
 turn each time you advance the film one frame.  You  wrll  know  you  have
 loaded correctly  if the indicator  line on the Crank  Shaft turns counter-clock-
 wise each time you cock the shutter mechanism.
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EXPOSURECOUNTERDIAL  FII.MTYPEINDICATOR
         T h e E x p o s u r eC o u n t e r D i a l ( l 0 )       Depending on the t)'pe and  varictl'  tll
           - rvill return  to S  position auto-      frlm in use. the Film Typre Indicator [)isc
          nlaticalll w'henever the citmera is     (221 is revolved  w'itl-t the  topl of  onc's
        loadcd  u'itlr  ne\,\ filnr.  At  thc      finger until the relevant indicator s-r'mbol
         start of the hlnr. the filnr counter      Irppeirrs in the inclicator w'inclou'.
                    i n d i c a t o r u ' i l l b c a t  " S "  ( s t a r t ) .      Bluck color  is used to inclicltteblack
        but w'hen the shutter  ltits bcen      Irncl w'hitc  lilrn.  blr"rc lor  clay'light t1'pc
        rcleased twice,  it  u'ill aclvance to      color  lilnt. ancl recl to shou' l'or tungsten
         0.   The  ne.\t tlnte the  filnr  is     colo r  fi lm.
        n ou ncl it  u'ill nlove to   | .              This indicator itlso gives both ASA ancl
                                       DtN  film sensitivity'readings.
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                    l.  Turn  the  Film  Rewind  Ring  (8) from  '64," to the Film Rewind
            Mark  (^).
             2. Raise the Rewind Crank  (13) into operating position as illustrated
             above.  Turn   it clockwise, as shown by the arrow, until all the film         (D
             has been wound back into the original  cartridge.  Tension on the                  -
              Film Rewind Crank  will cease as soon as this has been done and
              the Film Transport Indicator  ( l9) will also stop rotating. As long                                                                             Ia           AS the Film  Transport  Indicator  rotates clockwise, film  is being
            rewound  in  the camera.  One complete turn  indicates one frame tI             rewound.                              o
                                                                                                         J             3. Open the camera back.
            4.  Pull out the Rewind Crank  ( l3) and take out the film cartridge.                  -
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             A  built-in Sclf'-Tiffler(7) is incorporated
     .              irr thc Canon VI-T ancl VI-[-. When voLtare           I
  F              r c a c l l ' t o    t i t k e a  1 - r i c t u r et.u r n   t h e S e l f -           I       Timcr  [-cvcr (7) cor.rnter-clockwiseuntil
   E               it turns no  farthcr.  This can be done
   d          lrcfore or after cocking the shutter. The
   g               tinring clerice u'ill begin u'orking irs soon
   la       as )ou cleprcssthe Shr"rttcrRelcaseButton
                (9). (Yor.r u'ill hear ir buzz.l  Tlre shutter
                   rvill bc actuatecli.lppro.rinratell'l0 scconds
                 lu tc r.
             Notc:   Orrcr: \oLt hare cockecl the Self-
                    Tirncr  it cannot bc rcleaseclunless
                     thc Slrr"rtterButton is cleltressccl.
                Whcn taking Self-Timer picturcs.
                                    it  is reconrnrencleclthat  voLl Llse :.r
                Canon C'itble Relcase ancl Canrera
               H o l c l e ru ' i t h a s t u r c l l ' t r i p o c l .


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All Canon Lensesare interchangeableand featurea standard,screw-irrlens mount,
rvhichhas been proved to be the most accurate and durable...andhas the greatest
area of lens-to-cameracontact of any type of camera connection.
   To changeyour lens, place the Lens Cap over the top of the lens. Grip the lens
barrelat its baseand apply gentlepressureuntil the lens is loosened. Continue turning
until the lens is completelyunscrewed. Be sure that ihe camera(when loadedwith film)
is in the shade. Be sure to cover the lens basewith a Dust Cap as soon as possible.
   To replacea lens,keep Lens Cap on the lens but remove Base Cap. Turn the lens
Iirst counter-clockwisefor half a turn to insure that the lens threadsand the camera
mount flangedo not cross. Next, turn clockwiseuntil the lens is securelyin placc.
Do not force the lens any farther.
   Always tighten a lens by its base-notby the top.   lf the lens has a Lens Focusing
Lever, be sure this is in the locked (a)  position.
                                 Note:  When  mounting  or  dismounting  a  lens
                                                   of  85 mm  or greater focal length, be sure
                                                   to set  it at the nearest footage  setting  to
                                             protect the camerA's rangefindermechanism.
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ATTACHII{GAND DETACHII{G
   THECAI{Oil.METER2

                  I j i r s t p u l l o u t  t h c c o n l b i r r a t i o r rd i a l o n    t h c n r c t c r u n r l
         bring thc nrourrtirrglcg to thc click stol'r position show,r'r
              irt I- igu rc l.  Thcn 1'ruslracccss()r\ shoe into thc acccssor'\
          c I i p  oll   t lrc cll l-llcl'1.1.
       A l i g n  t h e u h i t c  l i r r c o n  t h c s i c l c o l '  t l r c c o n t b i n u t i o n c l i u l
         u i t l t  t l t c u h i t c   l i n c o n   t l r e s i d c o f - t h e s h u t t c r c l i a l . t h e n
            l'rt'c:;stlclurt thc conrbirurtit-lnclial so  tlrat thc coupling
        cogs r.tt the ['rclttonrrlcsh into thc shuttcr clial cogu'hccl.
          l\luke sLtrc th:.rt thcsc  rr hitc  lincs mcct  cractlr'. lScc
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        To  rlctlrclr thc  nrctcr  l'r'orn thc canrcra. pull  out  tlrc
          conr['rinutiorrcliul.  Rcrnor e  tlrc rnctcr gcntll'.  Bc sure
            tlr:.rtno l)t'e\sut'cis crcrtccl ()n thc light ccll in thc liglrt
         u inrlou .
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                    For  the  object                       For  the  object
                          in  bright   light                             in  poor  light
 If  the subject is in so bright a  light  that  it causes the needle  to  scale
out, or when the photo  subject is too dark  to give sufficient impulse  to
the needle, the sensitivity of  the light meter  is changed by  shifting  the
sensitivity  lever on  the  light  meter.     If  the  index mark on the lever
shows the orange dot, indicating  the need  of  high  sensitivity (because
the object  is dark),  the aperture  reading  must  be  taken  from  orange
scale.  Conversely,    if  the indicator shows the white  dot, indicating  the
need of low  sensitivity (because the object is in bright  light), the aperture
must be read  oft the white  scale on  the meter  dial.
PERFORTIAlICE
  . Reading can be made by either direct or incident light.
  . Can be adjusted for both high and low sensitivity.
  . Using ASA 100 .  .  .
   Low sensitivity range      Light value     10-19 lumen
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                In order to obtain the correct exposure time, the Camera-Meter2 should
            be used in this manner ;                             -
                          l. Set the lens aperture scale. 2. Face the camera at  thi: object to be
             photographed. 3 Turn the combination shutter dial, which matches thex       aperture reading on the meter dial to the needle...the shutter speed is
              automatically set.
              Conversely,  if  the shutter  dial  is  first set the lens aperture will auto-
              matically be determined.
           The Exposure Indicator Dial is calibrated in ASA and DIN and has twoljt r *          index scales: one for bright light (white) and one for poor light (orange)
              conditions. Changing the sensitivityof the meter can be done by shifting
              the sensitivity lever. The Canon-Meter 2 is attached by means of  the
             accessory clip and  is  easily detached for use separately. An Incident
i*.          Light Attachment is provided.
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INCIDENTLIGHT(with incident
                                   light ottochment)

                                              Slide the incident light attachment into position
                                                        in front  of the light sensitivitv window.  Face
                                                the meter towards  light  source. Read  off  the
                                            apertu re  reading  in  the  same  manner  as
                                            described  for  the  reflected light meter.



     SWIVETTYPEACCESSORYSHOE
         Loading and unloading film, as well as taking intentional
         double exposures, is possible with  the Canon-Meter  2
        mounted on the camera.  This can be done, after pulling
          out combination dia l, by turning the meter a half-circle
           c l o c k w i s e t o  t h e p o s i t i o n a s  i l l u s t r a t e d . ( F i g . 5 )


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                DOUB1EEXPOSURES

         L F i r s t  t u r n  t h e F i l r r R c u ' i n c lR i n g ( f t )      can hc takcn on  the sarnc  filrrr.  Bv
             t'ronr its 1'rositionA  unti-clocku'isc ils       repeating thc silnre opcration. ntLtltiple
                 lirr as  it  u'ill go.                          cxposLrrescan be obtairrcd on the sanre
       W h i l e   \ \ i l t c h i n g  t h e F i l m  T r a n s l ' r o r t        filrl.  81 turning thc  [-ilnr Transport
            Inclicator.turn thc Filrn Rcu'inclC'rank        Inclicittor to  tw'icc. or  nlore  times.
             to  thc  right  :.rnclstop u'lten thc  Filrl         rloutrlc cxposLlrc can bc obtained on
a          Transport Inclicator has ntacle about        t\A'o or.  il- nccessar')'.nlore scctions of
           o n e a n c l a h a l f  t u r n s .                        thc  filrn. When thc shutter is opened
         R e t u r n  t h c u ' i n d i n g r i n g  t o p o s i t i o n A .       L r c c i c l e n t a l l l ' a n ct ll t e   l e n s c a p   i s  s t i l l
         N e r t  u ' h i l e p u l l i n g   t h e   t r i g g e r  a n c l      on. the  filrl  cun  bc  u'ouncl b:rck bv
           tusing the shutter. rr clouble exposure      using this nretlrocl.
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C A N O N SPEEDLIGHTUNIT
N O T E :                                      Perfect  electrical  contact  is made when   the
 l.  For  Electronic Flash, turn Shut-    Canon Flash Unit Model V. or Canon Speedlight
    ter,  as  shown,  to    " X."   The      Unit Model V,  is attached to the Flash Unit Con-
   shutter speed at that time will be     nector Socket (12).  No  external wiring  is neces-
   1150sec.                              sary and all synchronization is donc aLrtomatically
2. When using " F "  type  bulbs, be       in the camera itself.
   sure the Shutter Speed Dial  is at       To  extend  the Flash U nit from  the Camera,
    l/30 sec.                                  or to connect a Speedlight Unit of non-Canon make,
                                       use a Canon Extension Cord Va (15 ft) or Vb (3 ft).
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