Canon PELLIX QL User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

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We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon PELLIX

QL-

a wise choice that promises you many delightful years of photographic

experiences.

Canon is recognized the world over as the foremost pioneer in the

development of photographic equipment of the highest quality and

performance.

Whether

is for the home, laboratory, or traveling, make the most of

your opportunities!

Before

Using.

It is important for you to thoroughly know and to get accustomed to

handling the Canon PELLIX

QL.

Please read this instruction booklet

carefully, and master the manipulations of the various parts completely.

If you are thoroughly versed in the correct handling of the camera, you

can get the maximum performance out of the Canon PELLIX

to your

greatest satisfaction.

ASA

Film

Speed

Indicator

Window

Technical

Data

Type: 35mm single.lens reflex camera.

Viewfinder: Eye.ievel system usingpentagonal

prism. Waist.Level Viewer

can be

attached.

Focusing Glass: Highly efficient in resolving

power, using Fresnel lens and built.in

prism screen rangefinder.

Mirror: The Canon Peliicie Mirror, a half trans.

Oarent

mirror.

Standard Lens: FL 50mm F1.8. FL 50mm

F 1.4, FL 55mmF1.2, FLP 38mm F2.8.

Aperture: Fully automatic pre.set aperture built.

in. Pre-set release possible.

Shutter: 1/1000-1 sec. and BIT)

single pivot

dial focal plane shutter.

Exposure Meter: Built-in. Zeromethod CdS cell

coupled to shutter dial and aperture

setting. TTLM system. EV0.5(with ASA 100

film, F 1.2 at

set.)-EV

18(F

at 1/1000

sec.) one stage system. ASA25-2000.

battery.

Photometry: Exposure meter functions with the

CdS actuating lever. Continuous photo.

metry is possible with the CdS actuating

lock lever. Battery checker built in.

Measuringof Ultra-LowIllumination: EV 1.5

112

sec.- EV-4.5 30 sec. at

1.2

can be

measuredwiththeattachment of the Canon

Booster [auxiliary meter for extremely dim

lighting).

Flash Synchronization: Synchronizing possible

for FP and

contacts and FP class,M class.

MF class and speedlight.

Self.timer: Built.in.

Film Rewinding: Done by button and crank.

Film Advance Lever: Single operation 174'

winding lever, possible to wind with several

short strokes.

Film Loading: Back cover opening and closing,

usingonly cartridge. The Canon-developed

mechanism makes possible simple and

quick loading of film.

interchangeable Lenses: Automatic pre.set

aperture type

series lens system.

Film Counter: Self.resetting type.

Size: 144x91

x43mm (5%''~3%"~

1%").

Weight: 755 grams11lb. lO%oz.bbody only.

Subject

alterations.

Contents

Mercury Battery Loading

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Film Winding

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Shutter and Aperture Adjustment

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How to Use Built-in Exposure Meter

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Exposure Setting 1-Shutter Speed Priority Method

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Exposure Setting

2-F

Stop Priority Method

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Coupling Range of Built-in Exposure Meter

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Focusing

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Holding the Camera

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Film Loading

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Film Rewinding

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Photography Using Self-timer and Eyepiece Shutter

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Flash Synchronization

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Uses of Lenses

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...

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Double Exposure

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Filters

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Proper Care of the Canon PELLlX QL

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Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories

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Canon Booster

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Load the fllm

Set the fllm speed

Look through the viewfinder.

FOCUS

and

compose the picture.

Wind the film advance lever.

Remove the lens

cap.

Determinethe exposure with built-inmeter. Press the shutter release button.

Load the mercury battery intothe battery com.

partment. The mercury battery powers the built.

in CdS exposure meter, and the meter will not

function unless the battery is in position.

Press the finger against the batterycover

and turn to the left to remove.

Face the central contact of the mercury

battery inwards and insert, then screw

the cover back in.

Before insertion, clean mercury batterythor-

oughly with a dry cloth. Perspiration or finger

marks may cause corrosion and may prove

particularly harmful to center of contact.

Un.

clean battery may also damage the contact point

ofthe camera.

For mercury battery, National

H-D

is used-

equivalent to Mallory RM.625R. Eveready

E625N, Burgess Hg.625R. Life of the battery

in continuous use is approximately one year.

When inserting, do not confuse the

Notonly will the meter fail to function in case

of reverse insertion, but the cover cannot be

screwed in properly.

When not in use for a long period, remove

the battery and keep in

dry place.

Sufficient

Naedle

Insufficient

(Need

replace)

Battnrv

Check

If the meter needle inside the viewfinder

Check the mercury battery after loading

it.

Especially when loading a new battery, be sure

to check the voltage.

Set the film speed graduation of the

shutter dial atASA

100

andset "X" atthe

index mark. Lift up the outer sensitivity ring

swings

to or over the o index,

means there is sufficient voltage. If the needle

stays below the edge of the o index, voltage is

insufficient and the battery must be replaced.

In the Canon PELLIX QL, the electric current

flows only when the CdS actuating lever is

------A

of the shutter dial and turn. See page

16.

"leD>LiU.

An accurate check cannot be made if settings

other than those mentioned above

are

used.

Turn the check ring on the outer side of

the film rewind knob and set

"C"

atthe

index mark.

The

fllm

advanced

Film

Wit~ding

The turning of the film advance lever

cocks the shutter, fiim winding and

aperture charging in one motion.

When the shutter button is pressed, the

diaphragm simultaneously closes down

to the preselected

stop and the shutter

operates.

Immediately after the shutter operation, the

advance iever is again in ready position.

sure that the safety lock lever is set at

"A".

The winding may be done by moving the

iever with several short strokes.

After loading the fiim, make another wind.

since there is the possibility of the very first

winding not catching.

Unless the winding is completed, the shutter

will not be actuated, even though the shutter

button is pressed. In such a case, check the

winding once more.

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