Canon EX AUTO User manual

We are highly gratified that you have selected the
Canon EX '
AUTO-a wise choice that promises you
'many delightful years
of satisfying photographic pleasure.
Canon
is recognized the world over as a foremost
pioneer in the development
of photographic equipment
of the highest quality and performance. With this
camera you
will be able to make the mosll of your
opportunities whether at home or when traveling.
Before Using . ..
Please read this instruction booklet carefully, and
master the manipulations
of the various p~rts of
the EX AUTO completely. Once thoroughly versed
in the correct handling
of this camera, you can use
the Canon EX AUTO to the fullest extent of its
capabilities.
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Depth-of :. Field Scale 50mm Standard Lens Focusing Ring
(for EX 50mm Standard Lens)
..
Distance Scale
(for EX 50mm Standard Lens)
Film Rewind
Crank
EE/Manual Switching
Index Mark
Automatic Flash
Control Contact
Direct Coupled
Flash Contact
CAT System Switching Knob
Self-Timer Lever
Film Speed
Set Ring
Film Advance Lever

Technical Data
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• Type : 35mm singl.lens reflex cemera with Electric Eye. _____ '
•
Lens: Front component convertible type with thread mount. EX SOmm F 1.S (standardl, EX 3s;;:;m' r------.
F 3.5 (wid.anglel, EX 95mm F3.5 (telephotol and EX 125mm F l: 5Itelephotol. I ---
• Viewfinder : Ey.level using pentagonal prism. Aerial i map type. SOmm lens has magnification
of 0.9x. Combined with microprism screen rangefinder. COntains exposure indicator, flstop scale
and
over/un~r exposure warning marks. Waist-Level Viewer 2 can be attached.
• Mirror: Shockless quick return system.
•
Shutter: Cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1/500 to 1/S sec. and B. X contact at 1/60 sec.
Single pivot dial.
• Electric Eye Machanism : Fully coupled
to film speed, shutter speed dial and aperture setting.
Shutter speed priority system. Diaphragm closes down to proper flstop by depressing shutter release
button. ASA 100,
EV 4.75 (F1.S, 1/S sec. I-EV 17 (F16, 1/500 sec.I with F1.S lens. ASA 100, EX 6.75
(F3.5, 1/S sec.I-EV 17 (F16, 1/500 sec.1 with F3.5 lens. Films with film speeds of ASA 25-S00 are
usable. Powered by one 1.3v M20 ( # 6251 mercury battery.
• Light Measurement:
Through-th.lens (TTLI system. CdS photocell just above the eyepiece measures
light pessing through taking lens in fully opened condition. Measures total picture area with emphasizing
higher sensitivity
at central section.
• Manual Control
of Aperture: Pre-set possible at any desired flstop by releasing EE mechanism
and turning
the aperture control ring.
• Flash
Photography: Automatic flash with Canolite D. Ordinary flash photography performed with
manually operated aperture.
• Flash
Contact: Only direct-connect type CAT signal contact.
• Flash
Synchronization: X contact. Synchronizing possible for FP, M and MF flash bulbs and .......,
electronic flash units.
• Film Rewinding:
By button and crank.
• Film Advance Lever : 1740 single operation. Possible
to wind several short strokes.
• Self-Timer : Built-in. Charged self-timer starts
to actuate by depressing shutter release button.
• Film Loading: By opening back cover. Back cover lock released by pulling up film rewind crank.
Accepts any
35mm film roll in certridge. QL machan ism for quick loading of film.
• Fra"!e
Counter: Self-resetting.
• Size :
143 x 92 x 84mm (5 %" x 3 % " x 3 Y4' "I.
• Weight : 900 grams (1 Ibs 15 % oz.l-with 50mm standard lens.
Subject to alterations .

Contents
Mercury Battery Loading and Checking ................. 8
Film Loading ...... .... ... .. . .. .. .... . . . . . ...... . . . 11
Film Winding ..... .. ...... .. .... . .... .. ... .. .. . . .. .13
Film Speed Setting .. ... .. ... . . .... . . .. ... . .......... 14
Photography with Electric Eye . ... • .. . . ... ... ... ....... 14
Shutter Speed Adjustments .. . ...... . ..... ... ...... .. . 15
Focusing
.. . .. ...... . . ... ............. . . . . . .. ... . . 16
Viewfinder ....... .. ... ..... . ... ... .... . ...... ... .. 17
Checking
the Exposure Indicator .. . .... .. .... . . ...... .. 18
Camera Holding and Shutter Release ......... . ...... ... . 20
Film Rewinding . ........... ... ... .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . ... 22
Manual
Control of Aperture .. . . ... .. ... . . .. ...... ... . 23
Uses of Lenses . . ........ . .. . ... . ..... . ...... . ...... 25
Using
Self-Timer ..... ... . .......... .. .. . . .... .. '.' . . 29
Attaching the Cable Release . . .......... ... ..... " , • .. . .29
Flash Photo9raphy . .
..................... . .... . .. . .. 30
Double Exposures. ... ... ..... . • . . . . .... . ......... . .. 34
Filters . .. ..... .. ..... ... ....... ... ... ..... .... . .. 35
Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories ..... . ...... .. .... 36
Proper Care of the Camera .................. . ........ . 39
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Follow these simple steps for normal
photogr~phy with Electric Eye:
1 load the film simply with the Ql mechanism.
2 Set the ASA film speed.
3
Wind the film advance lever.
4 Turn the aperture control ring to "EE" .
5 Select
your desired shutter speed.
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9
10
Remove the lens cap.
Look through
the viewfinder and focus.
Compose
the picture.
Check whether
the exposure indicator is within the
proper range.
Depress
the shutter release button gently. 7

Mercury Battety loading and Checking
Before using your new Canon EX AUTO, load it with the
mercury battery packed in a separate envelope. The Electric
Eye functions only when the battery is properly loaded.
1Insert a
coin into the groove of the battery compart -
ment cover and turn to the left to remove.
2Face
the central contact of the mercury battery inwards
and insert.
3Replace the cover by turning it to the rig, ht .
• Before inserting,
wipe all battery poles clean of finger-
pr i nt s or stains with a dry cloth . Unclean poles may cause
corrosion and damage the contact points of the camera.
• A 1.
3v M20 (# 625) mercury battery should be used-
equivalent to Mallory PX-625, Eveready EPX - 625, Burgess
Hg-625R.
•
Be sure t? insert the battery in the correct direction
by referring to the diagram on the compartment cover.
Otherwise,
the cover cannot be screwed in and the Electric Eye
will not function properly.
• When the camera is not used for a long period, remove
the mercury battery and keep in a dry place.

Sufficient power
•
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Insufficient Power
(Must be replaced)
Battery Check
To check the power level of the mercury battery :
1Set
the film speed scale at ASA 100, the shutter speed
dial
at the "30" index. For the film speed setting, lift
up the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn.
2
Turn the EE/ Manual switching ring to "EE" and aim the
camera at the sky or other bright subject. If the exposure
indicator inside the viewfinder swings up to and over the
"16" index, the battery has sufficient power. Otherwise,
the battery must be replaced.
•
Life of the battery in normal use is approximately one
year . It is advisable to replace the battery when one year
passes after loading .

QL
COVer
SprOcket Window
""rrr''''''I/'
Compartment
Film
Set
Mark
Sprocket
Direction °in Which
film
is
placed
(emUlSified Surface facing
the
back
of
the
lens)
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Film
Leader
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