Canon VT de luxe User manual

CD Film Winding Knob
CD Shutter Release Button
® Film Rewind Ring
@ Range-finder Window
® Fla sh Unit Connector Socket
® Range-viewfinder Window
(f) Eyelets for Neck Strap
® Lock for Hinged Back
® Tripod Socket
® Lens
® Lens Focusing Lever
@ Rapid Wind Trigger
(Retractable)
@ Built-in Self Timer
@ Slow Speed Shutter Dial
@ Film Frame Counting Dial
Setting Wheel
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CONTENTS
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FILM LOADING ... ....... .. ... 7 INFRARED
FILM AND FR AME DI AL... 8
FILM TYPE INDICATOR ... 8
SETTING SHUTTER
SPEED ..... ................ .. .... 9
SETTING LENS
APERTURE ............ .. ....... 10
FOCUSING AND
COMPOSING .. ........ ........ II
DEPTH OF FIELD ........ .... 12
VIEWFINDER SELECTOR 13
PHOTOGRAPHY .. .. .. ...... 14
EXPOSING ............... ......... 15
FILM WINDING ............... 16
DOUBLE EXPOSURES ... ... 18
UNLOADING ................ ..... 19
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .. . 20
SELF TIMER .................. .. . 22
CHANGING LENSES ......... 23
DEPTH OF FIEL D TABLES 24
CAME RA CA RE ...... .. .. ..... 26
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Any standard 35mm film cartridge will fit the Canon VT de luxe.
To open the camera, pull down the Lock for Hinged Back (8)
and the camera will swing open.
Rotate the
Take -up Spool (22) until the groove on the spool
permits you to slide the end
of the film leader into the groove.
Then, engage the second perforated hole
of the leader with the small
hook inside the groove. Adjust the film so that the perforations fit
the teeth of the Film Roller (23).

Lift up the Film Rewind Crank (32) fully.
Pull the film cartridge to the recess directly beneath it. Depress the
Film Rewind
Crank again to lock the film cartridge in place. Be sure the
dull (emulsion) side
of the film faces the lens.
With your thumb on the knurled lower end
of the Take-Up Spool (22), turn the spool clock-
wise
half a turn until the film is taut. (Be sure
the index line of the Film Rewind Ring (3)
points to the
"A" position.)
The camera back will lock shut automatically
when you close it. Next, wind the film
one turn*
and press the Shutter Release Button (2). Be
sure to use the Winding Knob for the first two
frames, not the Rapid Wind. Repeat these actions
once more.
By doing this you will have cleared
the two frames already exposed to light while
you were loading. After this, you
may use
the Rapid Wind Trigger (12).
The red dot on the Film Transport Indicator
(18) will
make one complete turn each time you advance the film one frame.
You will know you have loaded correctly if the Rewind Crank turns in
a counter-clockwise direction each time you cock the
shutter mechanism.
* See page 16~Rapid Wind and page 17 ~ Manual Wind.
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The Film Frame Counting Dial (20)
on the Canon VT de luxe shows you
the
number of frames you have not
yet exposed. It should be set at the
number corresponding to the number
of exposures possible on the film
you have
just lo aded (normally 20
or 36). To do this rotate the Film
Frame Counting Dial Setting Wheel
(15) until the
correct number appears
on the dial.
Note that only even
numbers
are engraved. Intermediate
dots represent the odd numbers.
Thereafter, the Dial will operateauto-
matically. When the last picture has
been exposed, theDial will register
"0".
F.lm Type Indicator
As a reminder, set the Film Type
Indicator (19) to the ASA speed
of
the film you are using, and to show
whether you
are using black-and-white
or color. (Blue dot indicates daylight,
red indicates tungsten.)
This indicator
is adjusted by twisting
the top
of the Film Winding Knob (1 )
wi th your finger.

Setting Shutter Speed
This may be done before or after cocking
shutter.
There are two speed di a ls on
the
Canon VT de luxe. The High Speed
Shutter Dial (25) is for shutter speeds of
1/ 30 , 1/ 60, 1/ 125 , 1/250, 1/ 500 and 1/ 1000
of a second. Also "B" (Bulb) and "X"
(electronic flash contact). The Slow Speed
Shutter Dial (14) is for shutter speeds of
1/ 30, 1/ 15 , 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 second, plus "T"
(Time Exposure).
High Speed Dial
Raise the dial with your thumb and index
finger
and rotate it until the required speed
is opposite the center index line ; release the
dial which will drop into the
correct setting.
(Note that in the case of 1/ 1000 sec. the dial
drops only half way back). Be sure that
the Slow Shutter Speed Dial is set at 1/ 30
sec. when using the high speeds.
Slow Speed Dial
Set the High Speed Shutter Dial to 1/ 30
sec. Rotate the Sl ow Speed Shutter Dial
until the speed you want is
on top, opposite
the indicator line.
To take a picture at 1/ 30 sec. both Speed
Dials should be set at 1/
30 sec.
Exposures Longer Than 1 Secona
Set the High Speed Shutter Dial to "B"
and Slow Speed Shutt er Dial to 1/ 30. The
shutter will remain open from the time y ou
press the Shutter Release Button (2) until
you release it again.
For "Time ," set the High Speed Shutter
Dial at 1/ 30 sec. and the Slow Speed Shutter
Dial to "T ". The Shutter will open when
you press the
Shutter Release Button. You
do not
ha ve to maintain pressure on the
Shutter ReleaseButton. To close the shutter,
turn the Slow Speed Shutter Dial to 1sec.
Position of Center Index Line
when
Shutter when Shutter
is Cocked is Not Cocked
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SETTING LENS APERTURE
(F: STOP)
Set the Lens Aperture Scale (35) by
turning the milled ring at the top of your
lens until the required f: stop is opposite
the index dot.
For correct aperture opening, consult
an exposure data card or use a reliable
exposure meter.
The fol1owing table shows the relation between aperture value and exposure time.
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On the Canon VT de luxe, focusing and composing can be
done
at the same time. When you look through the Range-
Viewfinder Eyepiece (30), you will see two images. By releasing
the Lens Focusing Lever (11) and rotating the lens barrel, the
two images
of the object you are focusing upon will coincide.
At this point ofl coincidence your camera is in focus for the
object you are
about to photograph.
All Canon Lenses are coupled with the Canon Range-View-
finder mechanism.
FOCUSING & COMPOSING
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The Depth-of-Field Scale (33) shows you
the range
of objects which will also be in
focus on the film. This range will vary
with the
f: stop y ou have chosen. The
·Iarger the lens aperture, the smaller will be
y our depth of field. For example : with
an
f: stop of f: 4 and wi th the object you
have focused on
at 25 ft. (*) your camera
will give you a sharp focus picture from
approximately
18 feet away from the
camera to
40 feet. At f : II you will get a
sharp picture from 12 feet to infinity ( 00 ).
• (Illustration shows 25 ft. on Lens Dist ance Scale
(34) opposite Distance Indicator Mark .)

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Adjustment of the Viewfinder Dial (31) is made by
turning the Viewfinder Selector (29).
Position "35" shows you the'view which any Canon
35mm lens will record.
Position "SO" gives you what any Canon 50mm
lens will record.
You can focus the Rangefinder at any of the three
positions.
VIEWFINDER DIAL & SELECTOR
For long focal length lenses (i.e. greater than 50mm)
or when a larger image is desired for focusing, set the
selector
at "RF". For lenses other than 35mm and
50mm an accessory Viewfinder is necessary to give you
correct composition. Alternatively, a Canon Zoom-
finder, Special Viewfinder V
or Lumi-field Finder V
may be used. In all cases, the Automatic Parallax
Adjustment Pin (26) built into the Accessory Clip (27)
will elevate or depress the viewer to correspond to
the focus
of your lens from 3.5 feet to infinity.
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On the Depth-of-Field Scale (33) of some Canon Lenses is the
letter
"R" . This is for infrared film. When using this type of
film , focus in the normal way. Read off the distance of the
object you are photographing as shown opposite the Distance
Indicator
Mark on the Lens Distance Scale (34). Turn the lens
barrel until the distance read off is opposite the " R" mark.
Your lens is now focused for infrared photography.
Film Plane Mark (28)
This line gives you the exact position of the film plane in
your camera. This information is needed for very accurate
close-distance photography where a film
to subject measurement
must be taken.

You have now completed the following steps:
1. Wound your shutter, ready for your first
exposure
2. Set both speed dials
3. Adjusted the Lens Aperture Scale
4. Focused your lens
5. Composed y our picture through the cor-
rect Viewfinder setting
You
are now ready to expose your picture.
Hold the camera in a vertical
or horiwntal
position, firmly but gently. The camera should
be cradled
in both palms and the index finger of
your right hand should rest over the Shutter
Release Button. Check your breath and press
the Shutter Release Button in a smooth steady
action.
Do not jerk the camera.
For exposures longer than 1/ 15 sec. you
should use a tripod and cable release to
eliminate movement.
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The Canon VT de luxe features the tastest
built-in Rapid Wind mechanism which winds
the film to the next exposure
and which also
recocks the shutter. At the same time it
advances the Film
Frame Counting Dial to
the next number.
Pull out the Rapid Wind Trigger (12) from
its bed in the
camera bast! plate and extend it
to a vertical position. Pull the trigger the full
length
of its run. The trigger will automat-
ically return to its original vertical position
when released.
For the last three frames on your film, pull
the rapid wind very gently
or you may tear
the film.
A
Canon Rapid Wind Pistol Grip (with
wrist strap)
is available as an accessory.

For copying stand work, or when a tripod is used,
the Manual Film Winding Knob (1) is used instead of
the Rapid Wind mechanism.
Align any two
of the engraved black dots on the top
of the Manual Film Winding Knob and raise this Knob
into its action position.
Turn the knob clockwise until it locks into position.
Your film has then been advanced one frame, the shutter
has been rewound
and the Film Frame Counting Dial
set to the next number. Keep the Rapid Wind Trigger
in its bed.
Before using the Rapid Wind Mechanism again, be
sure to return the Manual Film Winding Knob back
into its lowered position, by depressing the Manual
Film Winding Knob Release Button
(21).
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An accidental Double.Exposure is pre-
vented
on the Canon VT de luxe. For
deliberate Double Exposures the following
procedure should be
adopted:
I. Turn the Film Rewind Ring (3) from
its normal "
A" position to the Film
Rewind
Mark ( .... ).
2. Rotate High Speed Shutter Dial coun-
ter-clockwise,
without lifting dial until
y
ou hear a click and the Dial will
turn no further.
3. Hold the dial in
that position, with
your left hand. Then, turn the Film
Rewind Ring (3) back
to the "A"
position with yo~.!f right hand.
4. You may now reset either Speed Dial
to
any required speed.

UNLOADING
1. Turn the Film Rewind Ring (3) from
"A" to the Film Rewind Mark ("').
2. Raise the Rewind Crank (32) into ope-
rating position as illustrated below.
Turn
it in a clockwise direction until all the film
has been wound back into its original
cartridge. Tension
on the Film Rewind
Crank will cease as soon as this has been
done
and the Film Transport Indicator (18)
will also stop rotating. As long as Film
Transport Indicator rotates clockwise, film
is being rewound in the camera. One com-
plete
turn indicates one frame rewound.
3. Open the camera back.
4. Lift
up the Rewind Crank (32) and
take out the film cartridge.
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Set the Flash Synchronization Lever to show
II
for:
FP (Focal Plane) Bulbs for all speeds from 1/ 1000 - 1 sec.
M Bulbs for speeds from 1/1
25 - 1 sec.
Set the Flash Synchronization Lever to show I for:
F or M-2 Bulbs for speeds from 1/ 30 - 1 sec.
Electronic Flash (shutter speed 1/
50 sec.)
NOTE:
1. For Electronic Flash, turn High Speed Shutter Dial, as
shown, to
"X". Slow Speed Shutter Dial should be set
at 1/ 30 sec.
2. When using "F" type bulbs, be sure high speed shutter
is at 1/30 sec.