Canon TL User manual

We are highly gratified that you have selected
the Canon TL-a wise choice
tlrat promises
you
many
delightful
years
of photographic
experiences.
Canonis recognized
the world over as the fore-
most pioneer
in the development
of photographic
equipment
ofthehighest
quality
and
performance.
Whether
your new TL is for the home,labora-
tory,
or for traveling,make the most of your
opportunities
I
Before
Using...
Please
read
this instruction
bookletcarefully,
and
master
the manipulations
of the various
parts
of
the TL completely. Once
thoroughlyversed
inthe
correcthandling
of this camera,
you can use
the
Canon
TL to the fullestextent
of its caoabilities
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r Type: 35mm single.lensreflex camera.
I Viewfinder: Eye-level
using pentagonal
prism. AngleFinderA can be attached.
. Focusing
Screen: Highly efficient in resolving
power,using Fresnel lens and microprism
screenrangefinder.
r Mirror: Shockless quick return system.
r StandardLens: Canon Lens FLsomm f/1.8. With FL (breech-tock
bayonettmount.
I Aperture
: Automatic preset aperture mechanism built-in. Instant-return diaphragm.
Preset
is possible
to releasefor previewing
depth-of-field.
r Shutter: Cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1/5OO
to 1sec., B and X. Singte
pivot
dial.
I ExposureMeter
: Built-in. Using CdS photocell. Zero-adjustment
type coupledto shutter
speeddialandaperture
setting.ASA25-2OOO.
With
ASAlOO
fitm,EV3.5
(f/1.8at U4sec.l-EV17
lfll6 at 1/5OOsec.l
one stage system. Poweredby one 1.35V M2O (f 625) mercury battery.
I LightMeasurement: TTL(Through-The-Lensl
system using condenser
lens. Exposure meter
functions with the metering lever. Semi-spot
meter readingsystem, measures 1/3 of the
angle-of-view.
Continuousmeasurement
is possible with the metering leverlock.
r FlashSynchronization: FP and X contacts. Synchronizingpossible for FP, M and MF
flash bulbs and electronic
flash units.
r Film Rewinding: By button and crank.
r Fifm Advance
Lever: Singleoperation 174", possible
to wind with several
short strokes.
I Film Loading: By opening back cover. Accepts
any standard35mm film roll in cartridge.
QL mechanismfor quick loading
of film.
I InterchangeableLenses: Automatic pre-set
aperturetype Canon FL lenses.
r FrameCounter: Self-resetting
type. I
r Size: L44x93 x 43mm 1551,, x3)(,, x L%,1.
r Weight: 7OO
grams {1lb. 8% oz.}-body only. Subiecttochanse
withoutnotice.
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Gontents Mercury BatteryLoadingeind
Checking
FilmWinding
Shutter
and Aperture
Adjustment.
UsingBuilt-ln
ExPosure
Meter
Exposure
Settings.
Coupling
Range
of Built'ln Exposure
Meter
Focusing
Composition
Holding
the Camera
.
Film
Loading.
Film
Rewinding.
Synchronizing
Flash
Unit
Uses
of Lenses.
Double
Exposures.
Filters
Interchangeable
Proper
Care of Lenses
and Accessories
the Camera
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Follow
these
simple
steps
for
normal
photography:
1 f-ouO
the film simplywith the QL mechanism.
2
3Set the ASA film speed.
Wind the film advance lever
4 Remove
the lens cap.
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5
6Look through the viewfinder and focus.
Conrpose the picture.
1 Determine the exposure with built-in meter.
I Pressthe shutterrelease
button
gently.

Mercury
BatteryLoading
and
Checking
The built-in
exposure
meter of the Canon TL functions
only
when the mercury
battery
is properly
loaded.
I Insert
acoininto
thegroove
of the battery
compartment
I cover
and
turn to the leftto remove.
,) Facethe central contact of the mercury
batteryin.
- wards
and insert.
I Replace
the coverby turning it to the right.
r,
r Before
inserting,
wipe all battery poles
clean
of finger-
prints or stains with a dry cloth. Unclean poles may
cause corrosion
and damage the contact points
of the
camera.
r A1.35V
M20 (#625l'
mercury
battery
shouldbe
used-
equivalent to Mallory PX.625, Eveready EpX625.
r Be sure
the battery
isinserted
in the correct
direction
by referring
to the diagram on the compartment
cover.
Otherwise,
the meter will not function properly
and the
cover
cannotbe screwed
in.
r When
the camera
is not used
fora long
period,
remove
the mercury battery
and keep
in a dry place.
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Battery Gheck
To check the power level of the mercury battery after
loading
:
I Set the film speed scale at ASA lOO/DlN 2I, the
I
' shutter speed dial at any index between " 500" and
"4" , andthe pre-set
aperture
ring at the maximum f/stop.
For the film speed setting, lift up the outer ring of the
shutter speed dial and turn.
,) Press the metering lever towards the lens and
3 aim the camera at the sky or other bright subject.
lf the meter needle inside the viewfinder swings up, the
battery has sufficient power. Otherwise, the battery must
be replaced.
r Life of the battery in normal use is approximatelyone
vear.
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Meter Needle Sufficient Power
lnsufficient Power
(Must be ieplaced)