Canon F1 Instruction Manual

16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN 16.1 Match-needle Metering
Overexpsoure warning zone
Underexposure warning zone
Underexposure Warning
The position of the red underexposure warning mark is determined by the lens
maximum aperture. If the meter needle points to the underexposure mark, choose
a slower shutter speed until the needle moves away from the mark.
Overexposure Warning
The red marks next to 32, 22 and 16 in the aperture scale are overexposure warning
zones. If the meter needle points to one of these zones,...

16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN
16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering
1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed.
2. Look into the viewnder and focus the sub ject.
3. Unlock the stop-down slide. To do this, push it in and then release it; the slide
will unlock and its red line can be seen. The aperture needle will disappear
from view with the stop-down slide extended. 4. Turn the aperture ring (or shutter dial) until the meter needle is aligned with
the stopped-down...

18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE
17 AE Finder FN
The primary role of the AE Finder FN is to convert the camera to aperture-priority
AE or stopped-down AK. For these two modes, a shutter speed scale and, with a
New FD lens mounted, the pre-set aperture are displayed below the eld of view.
Manual exposure is also possible with the nder. In manual, the aperture scale
and shutter speed are displayed to the right of the eld of view. Thus AE and
manual modes are clearly dierentiated and you know immediately in...

18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE
will not be displayed. In this case, rst turn the shutter dial to 2000, then back
to A. Notes:
 Exposure information will not be displayed with a dierent nder attached
and the shutter dial set on A.  With a New FD lens without chrome mount ring), the aperture is displayed
adjacent to the shutter speed scale in the viewnder. It is impossible, however,
to read the aperture when using an FD lens with a chrome mount ring or when
using an extender, extension tubes or other...

18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE 18.1 Stopped-down AE
 If your eye will not be to the eyepiece the moment you release the shutter,
close the eyepiece shutter by pushing the lever clockwise. This will prevent
stray light from entering and adversely aecting the exposure. 18.1 Stopped-down AE
1. Following the procedure on p. 40, set the shutter dial to A.
2. Look into the viewnder and focus the sub ject.
3. Turn the lens aperture ring to the desired aperture.
4. Unlock the stop-down slide. To do this, push it in...

18.2 Match-needle Metering 18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE
incorrect exposure correct exposure
18.2 Match-needle Metering
To meter the sub ject manually, simply disengage the shutter dial from A. The
shutter speed scale will disappear, and the aperture scale and shutter speed display
will appear to the right of the eld of view. Then set the shutter speed and aperture
in the usual manner, matching the meter and aperture needles in the viewnder.
18.3 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering
Although stopped-down AE...

18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE 18.3 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering
Note
Use of the following accessories is limited when the AE Finder FN is at-
tached:  Early TS 35mm f/2.8 lenses: The fens shift knob will touch the nder as you
rotate the lens, preventing full rotation.  Early Auto Bellows: The nder will touch the bellows rear standard as you
rotate the camera, making vertical shots impossible.
For details concerning modication of either accessory, please contact the nearest
Canon authorized service...

19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE
19 Shutter-priority AE
When the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN is attached to the New
Canon F-1, a choice of shutter-priority AE or manual exposure is available according
to the shooting situation and your personal preference. For shutter-priority AE, simply turn the lens aperture ring to the A mark and
turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. The aperture scale and the shutter
spee `which you have selected are displayed, as in match-needle metering, to the
right of the...

19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE
the various exposure modes can be used. For aperture-priority AK, rst disengage
the lens aperture ring from the A mark. Then set thg shutter dial to A, and
manually select an aperture. The camera will select the shutter speed automati-
cally.
For manual exposure, make sure that both the lens aperture ring and the shutter
dial are disengaged from the A setting. Then set the shutter speed and aperture
manually, aligning the two needles in the viewnder in the usual way.
For further...

19 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE
 After removing the power winder or motor drive, do not forget to remove the
lens aperture ring from the A mark or the shutter will not release when
you press the shutter button.  Before attaching the nder or motor drive, wipe the contacts with a clean,
dry cloth to prevent poor contact from dirt. 40