User manual CANON CANONET G-III QL17

[. . . ] · The battery check button will not light up at temperatures of -15°C(5°F) or under. · The Canonet G-III 17 has no blue zone. Film Loading Canon's Exclusive Quick-Loading (QL) mechanism in the Canonet G-III accepts any standard 35mm film roll in cartridge. [. . . ] · The shutter cannot be released if the exposure indicator is either over or under 11 the exposure warning mark. · If the indicator points to the under exposure warning mark, turn the shutter speed ring clockwise until the indicator moves to the proper exposure range, or use Canolite D or other flash units. · If the indicator points to the over exposure warning mark, turn the shutter speed ring counterclockwise until the indicator moves to the proper exposure range, or use an ND filter. Compose the Picture within the Frame. The field-of-view which will appear on the film can be seen within the rectangular frame. Press the Shutter Button picture. gently to snap 12 Automatic Flash Photography--Using Canolite D The Canolite D is an optional electronic flash unit with direct contact exclusively designed for the Canonet G-III. Night or indoor photography is now as easy as daylight photography using the 'Canolite D. By simply attaching the Canolite D, the camera, while set at " A " , is switched over to the automatic flash control circuit, and the proper f/stop corresponding to the shooting distance is automatically set. 13 · Power Source: batteries. · Size: 3-1/4") Two 1. 5v alkaline AA Check the Exposure Indicator in the Viewfinder. · When it is within the proper exposure range, press the shutter release button. 26 x 57 x 82 mm ( 1 " x 2-1/4" x · Weight: 115 grams (4 oz. ) 14 · If the exposure indicator is within the red mark, the subject is too far or too close. Adjust focusing distance until indicator shows the proper exposure. 15 Press the Shutter Button picture. gently to snap B With the Canolite D, any shutter speed can be used. 16 Using Conventional Flash Units The Canonet G-III has a socket for conventional type flash untis. Attach flash unit to the accessory shoe of the camera, and connect the cord of the flash unit to the flash socket of the camera. Select correct blue number (14, 20, 2 8 ) * engraved on the aperture ring, matching with guide number of flash unit. With electronic flash unit, any shutter speed can be used. 17 · Do not use flash bulb (or unit) with following types of film because it does not couple properly. Flash bulb of guide number 14 with ASA 25 film, guide number 20 with ASA 800, and guide number 28 with ASA 400 or higher speeds, , · In flash photography using a conventional electronic flash unit or flash bulb when the proper f/stop is set according to the guide number, there is a heavy drain on the mercury battery. Therefore, be sure to return the aperture ring to "A" position after shooting. · When the subject is too far or too close, shutter button cannot be depressed. 18 Manual Control of Aperture For manual control of aperture, release aperture ring from " A " position. The shutter speed and f/stop can be freely set for achieving specialized technical effects. With the Canonet G-III, special effects in high key or low key can be obtained in the same manner as with high-grade cameras. · In manual exposure control, the position of the exposure indicator is in the upper red mark. 19 Using Self-timer The Canonet G-III has a built-in self-timer. [. . . ] Flash Contact : Accessory shoe with direct contact exclusive for Canolite D and conventional flash socket. Canolite D : Exclusive electronic flash unit designed for use with Canonet G-III with direct contact for cordless type. When performing flash photography, it is not necessary to worry about guide numbers or to calculate f/stops, Automatic setting of proper f/stop is possible as the EE circuit is coupled to the shooting distance. [. . . ]