Canon PELLIX QL User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Enalish Edition

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
it 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
QL to your
greatest satisfaction.

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ASA
Film Speed Indicator Window

Technical Data
Type: 35mm single.lens reflex camera.
Viewfinder: Eye.ievel system usingpentagonal
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 Peliicie Mirror, a half trans.
Oarent mirror.
7- -
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)
X 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
1 set.)-EV 18(F 16 at 1/1000
sec.) one stage system. ASA25-2000.
Powered by one 1.3V M20(#625) mercury
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 F 1.2 can be
measuredwiththeattachment of the Canon
Booster [auxiliary meter for extremely dim
lighting).
Flash Synchronization: Synchronizing possible
for FP and
X 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
QL mechanism makes possible simple and
quick loading of film.
interchangeable Lenses: Automatic pre.set
aperture type FL series lens system.
Film Counter: Self.resetting type.
Size: 144x91
x43mm (5%''~3%"~ 1%").
Weight: 755 grams11lb. lO%oz.bbody only.
Subject to alterations.

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 Rewinding ............................ ...... ............................. 28
Photography Using Self-timer and Eyepiece Shutter
............... 29
Flash Synchronization .............................................................. 30
Uses of Lenses
.............................. ... .................................... 31
Double Exposure
..................................................................... 36
Filters ................... .. ......................................................... 37
Proper Care of the Canon PELLlX QL
................. ... ............... 38
Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories
................................. 40
Canon Booster
........................................................................ 43

1 Load the fllm 2 Set the fllm speed
5 Look through the viewfinder.
6 FOCUS and compose the picture.

3 Wind the film advance lever.
4 Remove the lens cap.
7 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.
1
Press the finger against the batterycover
and turn to the left to remove.
2 Face the central contact of the mercury
battery inwards and insert, then screw
the cover back in.
I) 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
8
ofthe camera.
I) 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 @ 0.
Notonly will the meter fail to function in case
of reverse insertion, but the cover cannot be
screwed in properly.
I) When not in use for a long period, remove
the battery and keep in
a dry place.

Sufficient
Naedle
4
Insufficient
(Need
to 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
1
shutter dial atASA 100 andset "X" atthe
index mark. Lift up the outer sensitivity ring
a swings up to or over the o index, it
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.
I) 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.
I) An accurate check cannot be made if settings
other than those mentioned above
are used.
Turn the check ring on the outer side of
2
the film rewind knob and set "C" atthe
index mark.

-
The fllm co
Is advanced
Film Wit~ding
1
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
2 diaphragm simultaneously closes down
to the preselected
F stop and the shutter
operates.
Immediately after the shutter operation, the
advance iever is again in ready position.
I) Be sure that the safety lock lever is set at
"A".
* The winding may be done by moving the
iever with several short strokes.
I) 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.