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Fhotography Enters the Computer Age
Thc computer agc is herc. It's aliecting lile-styles and the
rvorld we Iivc in. And norv a rcvolutionirry ncw Canon
canrcra is changing the ua1 *e look at the world.
Like today's conrputers, the T70 is designcd to trcrfbrnr
a nrultitudc oftasks with split-sccond rcsponsc and
unlailing accurac). I)ata input into thc T70's
nricroproccssor brain givc not onc but three daylight
programmcd exposurc nroclcs. Thesc select the nrost
appropriatc aperture/shutter spcecl conrbinution fbr the
lighting arrrl the lcns in usc. u,itlc-anglc. standard or
telephoto. lflush photogruphl is also lulll- programntcrl.
For lust-paccd action. therc's Shuttcr-l)riorit1 ,\E arrcl
whcrr thc situation denrancls. Mtnual overridc. Anothcr
leature that nrakcs the T70 realll'two camerxs in onc is
dual nretcring. I:lick a srvitch to sclect cither ('enter-
rvcighted avcragc or Selcctivc Arca nretcring.
The T70 is a quirnlunr adr ance in canrcra tcchnologl .
Yet advanced docsn't nrcan conrplicatcd. Thc T70 is
delightfulll'simplc to usc. This shows in its streamlined.
conrpact dcsign. (ione is the traclitional. bulkl shuttcr dial:
shutter spccd selectron is norv a convcnicnt. push button
operltion. fhere's no filnr irdlancc lcvcr. cithcr. A built-in
motor hanclles filnr advancc and rcwincl. .Ancl in another
departurc liom thc convcntional. a large LC'l) pancl
tlisPl;11. 111 essenliiil in1,'rmati0n
The T70's computcrizcd virtuosity cloesn't end there. r\
ncw dedicated acccssory. thc Command Back 70, rccords
duta on thc lllnr automaticalll and willeven iniitruct the
canrera to take pictures-regular shots tnd tinle
exposurcs-at sct intervlls. Naturally. the T70 also accepts
oLrr lirll jinc olFI ) lensts.rnrl:rr'.es>ol ie>.
The Canon T70. Sophisticatcd electronics makc it simplcView original page 2Page 4 · Read text
Dynamic response for every
situation
STAI{DARD PROGRAM
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Capture flceting instants wilh IFROGRAMI : !E: locus-and-shoot ease. Standard
Program is clesigned lor @--: moments like this. Moments
when sudden shilts in light can transform highlights into shadows
and vice versa. This program is balanc€d to takc such various into
account. The result is a pcrf'ect exposure every time you press the
shutter button. As the graph shows on p. 5, Standard Program
takes a midclle path in choosing the shutter speed and aperture.
The program is thercfore besl suited lbr lenses fronr wide-angle to
short telephoto. ln low light. lhe viewllnder's P symbol flashes to
warn that the camcra is going to select a shutter speed below I /60
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For a deeper photographic
expenence
WIDE PROGRAM
Eil
IFRoGRAMI------wrDd: Depth is a term that relers of'field I I : to the area in lbcus in lront ol'and
behind the subject. The Widc @__: Program emphasizes depth ol'
lield and is cspecially cfl'ective with widc-anglc lcnses. Landsupes
group shots and crowded interiors are just somc of the many
situations where it comes in handy. It gives you the opporlunity
lbr creative sclf-expression while at the same time providing the
full responsiveness ol programmed automation. The T70
increases depth offield bv selecting smaller apertures at the
expense offaster shutter speeds. The P mark flashes at speeds
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Programmed for action
TELE PITOGRAM
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?Jil
(PRocRAM]
TELE ln the l'elc l)rogranr nrorle. thc
u lrght lhc ill rllou. I )c1r15 n; lhrl @ E T70 uses thc lastest shuttcr spccd is a tield secondarv herc
consideration. so the aperturc remains wide open unlil about
l/250 sec. As the drama unlblds in the vicwfinder. you cln
concenlralc cntirely on capturing the decisive ntoment. licc ol'
image blur even with long te lephoto lenses. Il cantera movclttent
is likely to bc a problem (at sFeds under l/125 sec) the P mrrk
will blink. Telc Program isn't conllned to usc with telepholo
lenses: it is equally effective with standard rnd wide angle optics.View original page 6Page 8 · Read text
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Cent€r-weighted averag€ melering Selective Area metering
Light coming through the Iens is refocused by an aspherical Overreliance on one metering system can result in
metering element and prism onto a highly sensitive SPC located disappointment. An extremely bright background, for example,
above the eyepiece. will lool an average type exposure meter, causing the subject to
The oulpur from two independent phorosensitive areas of the come out too dark. The T70 solves the problem with the addition
SPC is switched electronically lo change the metering pattern. The of Selective Area metering. This restricis metering sensitivity to
patterns themselves, depicted above and on the facing page by a the frame's central portion, or I 10/o of the image area.
three-dimensional computer graphics model and chart, are bdsed Handy AE lock
on an exhaustive analysis ol thousands of photographic situations. A backlit subject positioned off-center presents no difficulty,
In Center-weighted average metering, sensitivity is concentrated either. In the Selective Area mode, pressing the shutter button
on the central picture area-1he normalsubject position-and halfway or pressing the exposure preview button locks the
diminishes toward the edges. exposure. Simply take a reading ofthe subject close up, then
recompose the picture and release the shutter. The AE lock works
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Discover the artist ln you New perspectives with ease
and precision
MAI,JUALMODE STOPPED-DOWN AE
t" 4 r\n '?
When your mind's eye tells you The T70 can take you on
that a particular scene requires journeys to miniature worlds of FE the human touch, switch over to indescribable beauty. With a few EI simple accessories and the Manual. Now you are in fullm@-:= control. You set your own camera in Stopped-down AE
shutter speed and aperture to create the mood and tone. mode, you can observe insects and plant life from a completely
Experiment. Let your imagination run free. Experience is your fresh vantage point.
guide, artistic fulfillment your aim. The T70, for its part, is ready From macro and macrophoto lenses to auto bellows units and
to help you by providing a full aperture reading in the finder. And extension tubes, the Canon close-up system has everything you
like every other mode, it'll issue exposure warnings when need to put even the tiniest subject on film. Other equipment is
available for applications as esoteric as copying and slide
duplication. Double Cable Release operation is possible with an
adapter. And the beauty of it, it's all so easy. Stopped-down AE is
set wlth the same handy bultons as the
other modes. An aperture symbol on
the LCD display signifies the mode.
All you have to do is choose the
aperture, focus and shoot.
Stopwatch time exposurc
Digital quartz technology replaces the rule ol
thumb method of mentally munting offthe
seconds during time exposures. With the
shutter speed at "bulb", release the shutter.
The frame counter converts to a stopwatch
and counts to 30 seconds repeatedly. Dashes mark the 30 sec
increments to give an accurate record oftimed exposures up to 2
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Multifunctional Prime Mover
Auto-load/film advance @ffi@Automatic blank film advance is indicated by three dashes
flashing in sequence from left to right. At the same time, the ISO
film speed is displayed briefly as a reminder. The counter reads
" 1" lor the first frame.
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Error-proof automatic film loading
number easier life in a motor makesThe T70's rugged, built-in of @@"-@GAfter each picture, the same sequential dashes let you know that leader across Plac€ the toways. in the camera and draw the film
the orange mark. Close the back. The camera fires offseveral the film is advancing correctly. Ifyou forget to load the camera,
blank shots then stops at the first frame. After taking each picture, the cartridge symbol and dashes will not appear.
it automatically advances the film to the next frame. Continuous
shooting? That's possible, too. Just hold the shutter button down.
A rapid beeping sound warns when the film reaches the end and
the LCD flashes. Auto-rewind is initiated by pressing the rewind
button after sliding its release switch.
Auto-load/Blank frame advance/First frame setting
Auto-wind/Continuous shooting
-
Remotecontrol operation
Auto-rewind/Auto-rewind stop
Auto-rewind display G.''EE@During auto-rewind the dashes flash in the direction offilm travel Remote Switch 60 T3
Remote operation is another advance. Plug toward the cartridge symbol and the counter gives a subtractive
the Remote Switch 60 T3 (optional accessory) reading.
into the camera's remote control terminal.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
Failure possibility factor zero
PROGI<AM MED FLASH
O Flsh h@d
O Prefldh unit
O Fldh control
md prefldhreeptor
O Battery chamber/
battery chamb€r cover
O L6ksew
O Mode sl6tor
O Pilot lmp
O ISO speed window
O ISOspeedswitch
{E Apedure sl€tor
O Main switch
Flash photography is another area where the T70 shines. A new Auto Shooting ranges with FD 50 mm f/1.4
programmedrgrammed SpeedliteSpeedlite givesgives stunningstunning resultsresults underunder allall coconditions. lt22 rellmrl6n)
AttachAttach thethe SpeedliteSpeedlite 2277T/ / I toto thethe cameracamera andand youyou havehave a l/16 El6mr5?t)
combination uffivalled in scope and versatility. lndoors or ll11 outdoors, in pitch darkness oifor fill-in light in bright sunshine, il8 thethe ?77T277T delivers.delivers. ItIt measuresmeasures thethe subiect'ssubject's ownown reflectivitvreflectivity and
threethret unitsunits offeroffer whilewhile otherother flashflash AndAnd thethe lighting.lishtine. ambientambient or tt4 ,ll[, The vastly 277T has 8. perhaps the automatic apertures, four
enhanced depth offield control and faster recycling that this 112.8 lt2 affords are invaluable advantages for creative flash photography.
In the Program mode, the aperture is set automatically. Press
the shutter button gently and the unit ltres a low-intensity infrared The277T feantres 8 automatic apertures (f/2tof/22) for greater
preflash to measure the distance. The aperture chosen by the flash coverage and maximum control ofdepth offield. is indicated in the finder and on the 277T's back panel. Ifthe
viewhnder LED flashes a warning, move closer to the subject.
Now focus and shoot. The shutter is automatically released at the
1/90 sec sync speed. Electronic Flash AE is equally easy. Just key
in the desired aperture and leave the rest to the 277T.
Specifications
Guide number: 25 (ISO 100/21', ASA 100'm) or 82 (lSO 100/21", ASA
100'f0 Fhsh svenge mgl€; Covers the field of view of 35 mm lens in
the 35 mm fomat. Reycling time: 0.5 s to 8 sc (full flmh) when
sing alkaline batteries; 0.5 u to 6 w (full flmh) when uing Ni{d
batteries. Number offlasha: 200 (full fluh) when using alkaline
batteris; 65 (full flmD when using Ni-Cd batteries. Fhsh rperturc:
A utomatielly st: f/2. 2.8. 4. 5.6. 8, I I . 16, 22. (Manual selqtion is also
possible from l/2 to f/22 in 8 steps) Auto shmting distance range: (ISO
100/21', ASA 100): 0.5 m to 12.5 m (1.6 ft to 4l ft) (varies according to the
aperture md film speed.) Out of auto shmting distane range: With
Program flruh AE ifthe subject is too far away, the aperture value flashes in
rhe vie[finder when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Film sped scale: ISO 25115' to ISO 400/27' (ASA 25 to ASA ,100) Powet source:
Four AA size alkaline batteris (6V) or Ni{d batteries (4.8v) Dimensions:
66 (W) x97 (H) x64.5 (D)mm (2-518" x3-13/16" x2-9/16") Weight:
280 g (9-718 oz) with batteries
Subject to change without notice
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Attention to Detail Throughout
Soft shutter release Comfortable grip Cushioned eyecup, eyepiece eyepiece cover is also provided
The electroma8netic shutter Secure camera holding directly mver to block out extraneous light
releas€ responds to the slightest affects picture sharpness. The The soft Eyecup T slots onto during time exposures. It clips
pressure. Gently pressing the T70's large contoured grip and the eyepiece for easy, onto the neckstrap when not in
button tums the meter on, non-slip thumb rest on the back comfortable viewing even use.
depressing it fully releases the cover afford a rock-solid hold when wearing glasses. An
shutter. for both horizontal and vertical
shooting.
Battery chrmb€r Back cover latch
The camera's two 1.5 V penlight The back is opened by pressing
LCD data panel Brttery check, ISO lilm setting batteries are contained in the a safety button and sliding a
The large, clear LCD panel is Any film speed from ISO 12 to grip. The latch can be opened latch. Unlike rewind knob
the monitoring source for an I 600 can be set by pressing the easily with a fingemail. releases, there's absolutely no
amazing 152 data items. ISO button and the shift risk ofaccidentally opening the
lnformation displayed when button. The BC (battery check) camera and exposing the film.
required includes the program provides an LCD reading ofthe
mode, shutter speed, ISO battery condition in three
setting, film transport, battery energy levels.
check and frame counter.
Film rewind controls Reliable EMAS shutter
Film rewind is automatic in the The EMAS focal plane
T70. Just slide the rewind shutter's rapid 7.5ms curtain
button release in the direction speed allows a fast l/90 sec
ofthe arrow and press in the flash sync speed and minimal
Remote control socket Shutter speed lock, exposuFe rewind button. vibration in its vertical travel. Remote control operation is preYiew button Fully electronic control is
possible by plugging the lnadvertent shutter speed provided by two attraction Remote Switch 60 T3 cable into changing is prevented by magnets linked to the CPU. this 3-pin socket. tuming the outer ring to L
(lock). For an exposure
reading, press the button in the
center.
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Specifications
Type: 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with electronically controlled Self-timer: Electronically controlled, with a delay of approx. l0 sec.
automatic exposure (AE) and focal-plane shutter. Wind/rewind fully Camera-shake waming: The P mark in the finder flashes at 2 Hz during
automatic. program AE mode operations for the following shutter speeds: Standard
Format:24 x 36 mm program:l/60 sec or slower. Tele program:l/125 sec or slower. Wide
Exposure modes: Multiprogram AE (Standard program, Tele program, program:1/30 sec or slower.
Wide program), shutter-priority AE with safety shift function, manual, Film loadlng and fint fnme positionlng: Automatic. After the film has
stopped-down AE (only for lenses without AE signal pins.), program been positioned and the back cover closed, the film is automatically
flash AE and flash A E (with Canon Speedlite 277T). advanced to the lst usable frame and then automatically stopped. Three
Usable lenses: Canon FD lenses (full aperture metering) and non-FD blank frames are advanced. The frame counter display then reads " 1".
lenses (stopped-down metering). Film advance: Advanced automatically by a built-in motor, enabling
Viewlinder: Fixed eyeJevel pentaprism without condenser. Gives 92% continuous shooting. Confirmation by floating bar mark in LCD display.
vertical and horizontal coverage ofactual picture area with 0.85x Film rewind: Automatic using built-in motor. Automatic stop after film has
magnification at infinity with a standard 50 mm lens. been rewound into the cartridge. Rewind completion is indicated on
Finder information: Displayed to the right of viewing area. LCD panel.
4 point LED: P lights up steadily when camera is in the program mode Frame counter: Shown in the LCD digital display. Additive type with
and exposure is correct. Flashes at 2 Hz to give camera-shake numbers l-39, counts down during film rewind.
warning..ltlights to indicate AE lock. I lights when the flash is fully Back cover: Removable, with memo holder. Opened by sliding latch with
charged. M flashes at 4 Hz to indicate manual setting. safety lock.
2 digital display: Indicates aperture setting in shutter-priority AE and Flash contact: Coupled directly to the camera by means of the X-contact on
program AE. Indicates shutter speed setting in stopped-down AE. the accessory shoe.
(High shutter speeds are abbreviated so that I /l 25- I /3 50 sec Automatlc flash: Program flash AE: With the Speedlite 277T. After
become HL, and l/500-l/1000 sec become HH. Display flashes at 8 radiating an infrared preflash tojudge the distance and the reflectivity of
Hz to indicate over and underexposure. Display flashes at 2 Hz when the subject, the 277T sets the aperture and l/90 sec shutter speed
safety shift function is operating during shutter-priority AE. automatically. When out of shooting distance range (too far away), a
Selective area metering range mark. waming is given, indicated by the aperture value flashing in the
is adjusted Built-in eyepieceDloptric adjustment: Electronic 277T in mode, SET" flash AE: With the "F/NO. to standard -l diopter. viewfrnder. with shock and noise absorber. return type is automatically speed set to or with other Canon Speedlites, shutterMirmr: Quick
Eyepiece cap: Built into the shoulder pad ofthe neckstrap. X-sync and aperture to the f/stop that has been set on the flash.
Light metering system: Through-the-lens (TTL) fullaperture metering (for Power source: Main power source: Two AA size (3V) batteries. Alkaline
FD lenses), using silicon photocell (SPC). Two selectable weighting batteries are standard but Ni-Cd batteries may also be used. Memory
patterns, center-weighted average metering and selective area metering. back up: Built-in lithium battery (BR- 1225 or CR- 1220). Battery life is
(Selective area metering can only be used with AE lock.) (When using approx. 5 years.
lenses or accessories without AE signal pins, only stopped-down Power swltch: The power is tumed OFF by setting the mode selector (main
metering may be used.) switch) to "LOCK."
Meter coupling range: With ISO l0O/21', ASA 100 film and a 50 mm f/I.4 Battery check: By pressing the battery check (BC) button. Three energy
lens: EVI-19. levels are shown by bar marks in the LCD.
Filmspeed:ISO 12l12'-ISOl600/33', ASA l2-ASA 1600 (in l/3 steps). Remote control: Possible. With thee-terminal contact for remote control.
Displayed in the LCD panel when pressing the ISO button. Remote Switch 60 T3 is required.
Exposure reading: Exposure can be checked by pressing exposure preview Dimensions: 151 (W) x 89.2 (H) x 48.4 (D) mm
button, or by pressing shutter button halfway. (5-15/16'x 3-l /2" x 1-7 /8")
Shutter: Vertical iravel electromagnetic attraction shutter (EMAS), Weight r 530 g ( l8- 1 I /16 oz) body only.
focal-plane. Subject to change without notice.
Shutter speeds : Automatic: I /l 000 sec-2 sec. Manual : I 2 settings, I /1 000,
l/500, l/250, | / 125, t /60, | /30, I / I 5, | /8, | / 4, | /2, 1, 2 sec. Bulb.
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