Canon Canonet G III QL19 Manual de usuario

English EditionHow to UseYour17/19

Automatic Electric Eye PhotographyFor Automatic Electric Eye photography, setthe aperture ring at "A" position.The EE mechanism is fully cou

FocusingWhile looking through the viewfinder, turnthe focusing lever. The subject is in focuswhen the double image merges into oneprecise image in the

Checking the Exposure IndicatorPoint the camera at the subject and checkthe position of the exposure indicator insidethe viewfinder.Press the shutter

Compose the Picture within the Frame.The field-of-view which will appear on thefilm can be seen within the rectangular frame.Press the Shutter Button

Automatic Flash Photography—Using Canolite DThe Canolite D is an optional electronicflash unit with direct contact exclusivelydesigned for the Canonet

• Power Source: Two 1.5v alkaline AAbatteries.• Size: 26 x 57 x 82 mm (1" x 2-1/4" x3-1/4")• Weight: 115 grams (4 oz.)Check the Exposur

• If the exposure indicator is within thered mark, the subject is too far or too close.Adjust focusing distance until indicator showsthe proper exposu

Press the Shutter Button gently to snappicture.B With the Canolite D, any shutter speedcan be used.16

Using Conventional Flash UnitsThe Canonet G-III has a socket for con-ventional type flash untis.Attach flash unit to the accessory shoe ofthe camera,

• Do not use flash bulb (or unit) withfollowing types of film because it does notcouple properly.Flash bulb of guide number 14 with ASA25 film, guide

Focusing LeverSelftimer LeverShutter Speed RingAUTOMATIC/MANUAL Aperture RingASA Film Speed Indicator WindowAutomatic EE MarkFocusing RingViewfinder W

Manual Control of ApertureFor manual control of aperture, release aper-ture ring from "A" position. The shutterspeed and f/stop can be freel

Using Self-timerThe Canonet G-III has a built-in self-timer.To operate the self-timer, turn the self-timerlever in the direction of the arrow until it

Bulb ExposureBulb exposure is used when taking pictureswith long time exposures.Release the aperture ring manually from "A"to the desired f/

Press the shutter button gently.The shutter will remain open as long as theshutter button is pressed and will close whenthe shutter button is released

Film RewindingWhen the film reaches the end, and the filmadvance lever stops, rewind the film intothe cartridge as soon as possible. Be surenot to ope

Watch the film transport indicator, and stoprewinding when red and white lines ceaseto flicker.Film RemovingOpen the back cover by pulling up the rewi

Technical DataCanonetG-III 17Type : 35mm lens shutter type camera withElectric Eye.Picture Size : 24mm X 36mmLens : Canon Lens 40mm F1.7. 6-element 4-

AccessoriesLens Hood 4Canolite DFlash J-3Canon Release 30Canon Release 50• Filter 48 mm(Y1, Y3, O1, G1, R1, UV, ND-4, ND-8Skylight, CCA 4, 8, 12, CCB

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Blue LampBattery Check ButtonViewfinder EyepieceFilm Transport IndicatorFilm Wound-up IndicatorMercury Battery CompartmentTripod SocketFilm Rewind But

Mercury Battery LoadingBefore using your Canonet G-III,load it with the mercury battery.To open cover of the battery com-partment, insert fingernail i

Battery CheckingI n case ofCanonet GUI 17! n case ofCanonet G-IH 19Turn the automatic/manual aperture ring,releasing it from "A" position, a

Film LoadingCanon's Exclusive Quick-Loading (QL) mecha-nism in the Canonet G-III accepts anystandard 35mm film roll in cartridge. Whenloading new

Lay the tip of the film leader above the"amber" film set mark.The QL cover automatically opens andcloses with the back cover, Do not touchth

Pre-SettingsWind the film advance lever three or fourtimes until it stops. The first frame is nowautomatically in position.Checking Correct Film Loadi

Film Speed SettingImmediately after loading film, be sure toset the ASA film speed scale in the properposition by pressing the notched film speedsetti