Canon T50 User manual

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Welcome to the world of SLR photography! Your new T50
combines built-in power winding with the sophisticated
electronics of Canon's programmed SLRs. It is as easy to
use as a compact camera, yet affords the special flexibility
that only SLRs give: lens interchangeability. The T50 takes
care of every exposure worry for you from regular daylight
shooting, to flash photography when accompanied by the
Canon Speedlite 244T. Even film loading is automatic.
You'll find the built-in power winder very helpful when taking
"action" pictures or shooting by remote control with the
Remote Switch 60 T3. And because it is an SLR, you can
use the T50 with any of Canon's over 50 interchangeable
FD lenses.
for interesting and professional-looking photo
graphs. The
T50 is truly the camera for all and everyone, regardless of
experience.
Beforeyoubegin,takeafewminutestoreadthese
instructions.Theyhavebeenwrittensothatyoucanquickly
master the operations of the camera, while also providing
some tips and explanations on photography.
It is a good idea to acquaint yourself with the camera by
first taking some pictures without any film loaded in the
camera. Load film once you feel comfortable with the
camera
When reading these instructions, unfold the front and back flaps or this booklet
for easy reference to the camera's parts.

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Table of Contents
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Attaching the Lens
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2. Setting the Lens for Programmed AE 8
3. LoadingtheBatteries 9
4. CheckingtheBatteries 10
5. Selector Dial 11
6. SettingtheFilmSpeed 12
7. Loading the Film 13
8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly 15
9. Shooting 16
10. ContinuousShooting 18
11. TheT50'sViewfinder 19
12. Focusing Aids 20
13. ViewfinderInformation 21
14. Self-Timer 22
15. RewindingtheFilm 23
16. Dedicated Flash Photography with the 244T 24
17. Photography withthe Remote Switch 60 T3 26
18. OtherAccessories 27
19. CarryingtheCamera 29
20. Caring for Your Camera 30
21. Specifications 32

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1. Attaching the Lens
Turn the rear lens cap in the di-
rection of the arrow until it stops.
Then pull it off the lens.
Remove the body cap.
To reattach the rear lens cap, align it
with the lens as illustrated. Then
lightly push it in and turn it clockwise
until it stops.
This camera is designed for use with
Canon FD lenses only. Lenses and
accessories shown below cannot be
used with the T 50.
FL series lenses
TS35 mm f/2.8
Fish-eye 7.5 mm f/5.6
Reflex 500 mm f/8
Macrophoto 20 mm f/3.5
Macrophoto 35 mm f/2.8
Close-up system accessories such as
Extension Tubes or Bellows without
AE signal pins

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To mount the lens, first align the
red positioning point on the lens
with the red dot above the camera
mount as illustrated.
Then turn the lens in the direc
tion
of the arrow until it stops and the
lens release button pops out with a
click.
To dismount the lens, turn the lens
in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the lens release button.
After mounting the lens, make
sure the lens release button has
popped out. Otherwise, the lens
will not work properly. DO NOT
press the lens release button
while mounting, or it may not
pop out.
Be sure to place the lens with its
front end down (as illustrated) to
avoid damaging the protruding pins

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2. Setting the Lens for Programmed AE
Remove the front lens cap
While pressing in the AE lock pin,
turn the aperture ring in the
direction of the arrow until "A"
click-stops at the distance index.
"A" will be in line with the red dot
on the camera. If you forget to do
this, automatic exposure will be
impossible. Since programmed
AE requires this setting, be sure
to always check that the lens is
set at "A"
Note:
If you disengage the aperture
ring from the "A" mark, the
camera's shutter speed will
remain set at 1/60 sec. At the
same time, a red "M" will appear
in the viewfinder when you
depress the shutter button
halfway.

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3. Loading the Batteries
The T50 needs batteries to power it.
Use two new penlight (size AA, 1.5V)
batteries of the same brand. We
recommend Alkaline-manganese
(LR6) batteries for longer battery life.
Carbon-zinc batteries may also be
used, but their life is shorter.
DO NOT use Ni-Cd batteries.
Push the battery chamber cover
opening latch. The battery chamber
cover will flip open.
Load the batteries so that their
terminals face the directions indicated
on the back of the batterychamber
cover.
The camera will not function if the
batteries are loaded incorrectly.

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4. Checking the Batteries
Hints:
1. Wipe the battery terminals and the
camera contacts with a clean, dry
cloth before loading to ensure
proper contact.
2. When shooting in temperatures
below 0°C (32°F), keep your
camera and spare batteries close
to your body or in a pocket until
you are ready to take a picture.
Although batteries may not
function well in low temperatures,
do not throw them away. They
may work perfectly again once
they are restored to room
temperature.
3. Remove the batteries if you do not
expect to use the camera for
about three weeks or longer.
Rotate the selector dial to "B.C."
If you hear beeping sounds, you can
start taking pictures. If the beeping
sounds are not emitted, battery
power is insufficient. In this case,
replace the batteries. (The selector
dial automatically returns to "L" when
you remove your finger.)
Battery Life
Figures = shooting in normal temperatures (20°C, or 68°F)

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5. Selector Dial
"PROGRAM" is the picture-
taking
position.
"SELF" is the position for self timer
photography.
"L" locks the shutter to prevent
accidental shutter release. Turn the dial
to "L" when not using the camera; this
conserves battery power.

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6. Setting the Film Speed
While pressing the lock release
button, rotate the film speed dial
until the ISO/ASA of your film is
aligned with the green index. This
is necessary for getting correct
exposure.
A film's ISO/ASA number (for
example, ISO/ASA 100)
represents its sensitivity to
light. The higher the number,
the less light needed for an
exposure. Thus, with ISO/ASA
400 film you can shoot even in
dim light.
(Figures in parentheses are intermediate film speeds represented by
dots on the film speed dial )

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7. Loading the Film
Pull up the rewind knob until the
back cover pops open.
Too much film slack.
The T50 uses color or black and
white film (negative or slide) in
standard 35 mm cartridges.
Place the cartridge in the film
chamber as shown. Then push
the rewind knob down, turning it
until it drops into its normal posi-
tion.
Pull the film leader across the
camera so that its tip is aligned
with the orange index in the
lower right-hand side of the film
chamber. If the film leader ex-
tends past the orange line,
manually wind the excess film
back into the film cartridge.
Make sure the film perforations
are engaged with the sprocket
teeth, then close the back cover.
Shield the film from direct
sunlight while loading it.

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Turn the selector dial to
“PROGRAM."
Keep your finger pressed on the
shutter button until the frame
counter automatically stops at
"1." While doing this, keep an eye
on the rewind knob. If it rotates in
the direction of the arrow (see
above right), the film is loaded
correctly.
Each time you advance the film,
the frame counter also advances
to the next frame. It can count up
to 36 frames. The numbers 12,
20, 24, and 36 are in orange to
call your attention to the fact that
rolls with those numbers of
frames are or are almost finished.
While loading the film, take
care not to touch the shutter
curtain (shown in red).
Since exposure will not be cor-
rect between "S" and "1,"
please do not take pictures
before you have advanced the
film to frame “1.”

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8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly
Loading the Film in Low or
Humid Temperatures
In low temperatures, film with a
long leader may become curled.
Manually wind the excess leader
back into the cartridge to
straighten out the curl. Then pull
the film back out and align its tip
with the orange index.
When the humidity is high, film
becomes soft and easily torn.
Keep the film stored in its
canister until just before you load
it to keep it from tearing.
The slightest movement of your
body during shutter release may
cause blur in the picture. The
best way to prevent camera
movement is to hold the camera
firmly, with your left hand sup-
porting the camera and lens.
Press your left elbow to your body
and lightly press the camera
against your cheek or forehead.
For a vertical shot, steady at least
one elbow against your body
Spread your feet slightly apart,
one foot ahead of the other, and
relax.
Hints:
1. Lean against a steady support
like a tree, a wall, or a table, if
available. This way your
pictures will be just that much
sharper.
2. There is, of course, no one cor-
rect way to hold the camera
Experiment to find the most
suitable way for you. Select a
method that provides comfort in
addition to stability. It may help
to practice in front of a mirror.
Take care not to touch the rewind
knob and button when taking
vertical shots.

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9. Shooting
Make sure that the selector dial is set
to "PROGRAM."
Shutter speed is the amount of time
the shutter remains open for
exposure. Aperture in photo ter-
minology refers to the size of the
lens opening. Shutter speed and
aperture are the variables forming
Look into the viewfinder. Turn the
focusing ring until the main subject is
sharp and compose the picture.
the basis of exposure. Since the T50
is programmed to select and set the
best aperture/shutter speed
combination for you automatically,
you will not have to worry about
making any manual settings.
Gently press the shutter button
halfway to check for correct exposure.
If a solid green "P" appears in the
right side of the viewfinder, exposure
will be correct.
A slowly blinking "P" (about 2 times
per second) is a camera shake
warning. This means the shutter
speed is 1/30 sec or slower, so it is
best to use flash. If flash is not
available, bring more light into the
picture, or mount your camera on a
tripod.

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A rapidly blinking "P" (about 8
times per second) means shooting
is not possible without the use of
flash. See p. 24 for more on
photography with the Canon
Speedlite 244T.
The solid line indicates the meter coupling
range in programmed AE when the FD 50 mm
f/1.4 is used.

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10. Continuous Shooting
Press the shutter button all the way.
The film will automatically advance to
the next frame.
One of the greatest features of the
T50 is its built-in power winder. This
lets you concentrate on the action in
front of the camera, so that you can
take a whole roll of pictures without
ever removing your eye from the
viewfinder.
The film will be automatically ad-
vanced as long as the shutter button
is depressed.
For a single exposure:
Remove
your finger from the shutter button as
soon as the shutter is released.
For continuous shooting:
Just keep
your finger on the shutter button for as
many pictures as you wish to take.
Continuous shooting takes place at a
maximum speed of 1.4 fps (frames per
second).

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11. The T50's Viewfinder
The T50's viewfinder is bright and easy to use, displaying only the
necessary information through a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) system of
illumination. You may have been wondering how the T50 measures lighting
conditions and provides correct exposure. This is accomplished through the
Center-Weighted Averaging System by way of a silicon photocell. It reads
the entire viewing area with emphasis on the central portion where the
subject is most likely to be placed. Canon has used this system in all of its
"A" series cameras, and it has proven to be very reliable and accurate.

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12. Focusing Aids
Out-of-focus
The focusing aids in the center of the
viewfinder will help you focus all your
pictures sharply. They can be used
alone or in combination. See the
illustration on the facing page.
In-focus
1.
Laser Matte Screen --------When it
is difficult to focus the subject, use
the laser matte screen. It appears
fuzzy until the subject is in focus.
2. Microprism Rangefinder ------
Shimmers when the subject is out
of focus. It is clear and steady
when in focus.
3. New Split Rangefinder --------
Divides the subject in half
horizontally. Especially useful for
subjects with vertical lines. The
subject is in focus when the two
halves merge to become one
unbroken image.
Note:
When using a lens with a maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or smaller, half of the
split-image rangefinder may take on a
slight color.
The center of the view finder is
enlarged for your easy understanding.