Cannon QL manual

Canon Pellix Camera Manual posted 4-28-'03 For reference use on many Cannon manual focus and metering cameras . This camera manual library is for reference and historical purposes, all rights reserved. This page is copyright by mike@butkus.org, M. Butkus, N.J. This page may not be sold or distributed without the expressed permission of the pro[...]

Contents Mercury Battery Loading : 8 Film Winding : 10 Shutter and Aperture Adjustment : 12 How to Use Built-in Exposure Meter : 16 Exposure Setting 1--Shutter Speed Priority Method : 18 Exposure Setting 2--F Stop Priority Method : 19 Coupling Range of Built-in Exposure Meter ; 20 Focusing : 21 Holding the Camera : 23 Film Loading : 25 Film Rewindi[...]

Technical Data Type: 35mm single-lens reflex camera. Viewfinder: Eye-level system using pentagonal prism. Waist Level Viewer 2 can be attached. Focusing Glass: Highly efficient in resolving power, using Fresnel lens and built in prism screen rangefinder. Mirror: The Canon Pellicle Mirror, a half bans parent mirror. Standard Lens: FL 50mm F 1.8, FL [...]

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Mercury Battery Loading Load the mercury battery into the battery compartment. The mercury battery powers the built in CdS exposure meter, and the meter will not function unless the battery is in position. 1. Press the finger against the battery cover and turn to the left to remove. 2. Face the central contact of the mercury 2 battery inwards and i[...]

Film Winding 1. The turning of the film advance lever cocks the shutter, film winding and aperture charging in one motion. 2. When the shutter button is pressed, the diaphragm simultaneously closes down to the pre-selected F stop and the shutter operates. www.4.butkus.org Immediately after the shutter operation, the advance lever is again in ready [...]

Shutter and Aperture Adjustment The shutter and aperture adjust the exposure with the shutter adjusting the exposure time and the aperture ad lusting the amount of light. The Canon PELLIX QL uses the zero-method coupled meter, and it is very simple to get the proper exposure. Shutter Speed Dial By revolving the dial, it is possible to adjust the sp[...]

è The aperture ring can also be set to intermediate values. è Depending on the lens, there are instances where there is no relation to the lightness being halved between the maximum diameter of the aperture and the next aperture reading. è The ratio between aperture and the amount of exposure, using F 2 as the basis, is as follows: Lens Aperture[...]

How to Use Built in Exposure Meter The exposure meter of the PELLIX QL, which is of the zero method type, is coupled to the shutter dial and aperture ring. The exact exposure is easily determined according to the brightness of the subject to be photographed. There are two ways of determining the exposure--either by first selecting the shutter speed[...]

(1000) (1250) (2000) 800. · 1600. 30. · 33. (31) (32) (34) Figures in parentheses represent intermediate film speeds. è The film speeds are shown either on the film box cover or on the explanatory sheet. CdS Actuating Lever The exposure meter can be set into measuring condition by turning the CdS actuating lever towards the lens. The CdS actuati[...]

è Canon's TTLM system has been adopted in the PELLIX QL which provides the most accurate photometry. Under this system, the CdS photocell of the built-in meter is placed in the closest position to the film on the back side of the panicle mirror. è The rectangular frame on the outside of the prism screen within the viewfinder is the same size[...]

Focusing While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the focusing ring. It is out of focus when the image within the circle in the center of the viewfinder is unclear. It is in focus when the images coincide and the unclear images become clear. è The center of the viewfinder (circular section) is the prism screen type rangefinder for focusing mad[...]

è Eyesight adjustment lenses are available as optional attachment. When an eyesight adjustment lens is attached to the eyepiece, those who are far-sighted or near-sighted can take pictures without glasses. Four different Copters of +1.5, 0, -2.5, and -4 are available. Composition and Viewfinder The exact picture image to be photographed on the fil[...]

2. Stabilize the camera by pressing it C against the cheek or forehead. 3. When the camera is in a horizontal position, both elbows should be firmly pressed against the body, and at least one elbow should be resting against the body when in a vertical position. è Rough pressing of the shutter button is a cause of blur. è It is advisable to use th[...]

Film Loading Canon PELLIX QL accepts any standard 35mm film in cartridge for daylight loading. è When loading a new film, avoid direct sunlight. 4 When repacking a long-wound film for darkroom loading into the ordinary cartridge, trim the end of the leader part in between the perforations. 1. Open the back cover. Raise the back cover lock, make a [...]

Fold down the rewinding crank. è If the film is sagging, the cartridge will rise and the back cover will not close. 6. Make three blank shots. Leave the lens cap on and advance the film three times, each time releasing the shutter. The film counter will advance from the "S" mark to "O". With one more advance, the camera will be[...]

become impossible. If this happens, open the back cover in a completely dark room. Photography Using Self-timer and Eyepiece Shutter Wind the shutter and close the eyepiece shutter. Turn the self-timer lever in the direction of the arrow and press the shutter button. The shutter will be actuated approximately 10 seconds later. è Be sure to wind th[...]

Uses of Lenses Changing Lenses In removing the lens from the camera, after turning the bayonet ring of the lens to the left, take out the lens. In mounting the lens, match the red dot of the lens to the red dot on the camera mount Turn the bayonet ring to the right and fasten. è When mounting, turn the bayonet ring of the lens sufficiently to the [...]

Film Plane Mark The lens distance index is scaled by measuring the distance from the film position. Thus, in case the focusing is done by actual measurement, measure from the film plane mark and transfer this distance to the lens distance index. www.4.butkus.org è Traces of water bubbles cannot be entirely removed from glass used for high quality [...]

pictures must be taken with the manual aperture. Double Exposure Under ordinary usage, there is no danger of double exposure. However, double exposure can be made by the following steps: 1. When the first exposure has been made, press the rewinding button. 2. Rewind the film with the rewinding crank by watching the mark on the rewinding button care[...]

Proper Care of the Canon PELLIX QL Storage of Camera Moisture and dust are harmful to your camera. It should be taken out into the fresh air from time to time. If your camera is to be stored for a long time, it should be removed from its case. Silica gel or another drying agent should be placed alongside it. Cleaning of the Camera When you use your[...]

Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories A wide range of interchangeable lenses from 19mm to 1000mm and various accessories are available to further enhance your PELLIX QL. Canon Interchangeable Lenses FL 19mm F 3.5R FL 100mm F 3.5 FL 28mm F 3.5 FL 135mm F 2.5 FL 35mm F2.5 FL 200mm F3.5 FLP 38mm F2.8 R 300mm F4 FL 50mm F 3.5 R 400mm F 4.5 FL 50mm F 1[...]

Canon Booster A separately available Canon Booster is an auxiliary meter that is attached to the PELLIX QL and FT QL for measuring the subjects under dim lighting conditions. Technical Data Light Measuring Range: Using ASA 100 film EV 1.5 1/2sec. - EV-4.5 30 sec. at F 1.2. Measuring Method: Zero-method direct reading type. Photocell: Utilizes CdS c[...]

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