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)