Canon 199 A- Manuals

Page 2 - Main Features

Main Features 1. An electric signal from the 199A conveys the f/stop selected on the 199A to the camera side and automatically sets the f/stop on the camera except AL-1, AV-1 and New F-1 (in the aperture-priority mode). 2. In the same way, the light output signal from the 199A automatically sets the...

Page 5 - Attachment groove for Wide Adapter 199A; Flash liead; Tilting head; Shutter speed selector; Fold out both front and back nomenclature pages

Attachment groove for Wide Adapter 199A Flash liead Tilting head Shutter speed selector Synchro cord connecting socket Wide Adapter 199A Fold out both front and back nomenclature pages for easy reference while reading the instructions.

Page 8 - Technical Data

Technical Data Type: Electronic computer flash unit with series control system. Attachment: Clip-on type with a directly coupled contact. There is a lock mechanism. Guide numbers: 30 (ISO/AS A 100*m); 16 (ISO/AS A lOO-m with Wide Adapter attached), after pilot lamp lights up and flashers on and off....

Page 12 - Procedure for Using the 199A

^ Load the batteries correctly. ^ Attach the 199A to the camera. ^ Set the ISO/ASA film speed on the calcu lator dial. ^ Select the f/stop with the aperture selector switch. ^ Set the shutter speed selection switch (usually to AUTO). Set the 199A’s main switch to ON. Focus on the subject. Check the...

Page 15 - t t i n i 4 | 4 i n i l a; U S U I i m 1 2 A .; Automatic Setting of Shutter Speeds

IS 7 to IS 30 ft U li 2 3 6 to oe m t t i n i 4 | 4 i n i l a U S U I i m 1 2 A . Automatic Setting of Shutter Speeds In the case of A-1 and New F-1 1. The shutter speed is set at B when B is used. 2. At all other speeds it is automatically set to 1/60 sec. (A-1), 1/90 sec. (New F-1). 3. Choice of s...

Page 16 - Loading the Batteries

1. Use four fresh AA size alkaline-manganese batteries or four fully charged AA size Ni-Cd batteries. In either case, batteries should be of the same brand. 2. Keep the 199A’s main switch OFF. 3. Remove the battery chamber cover by slid ing it forward while pressing down on it. Then take out Magazi...

Page 18 - Use of Wide Adapter 199A; the; Attaching to the Camera

Use of Wide Adapter 199A Speedlite 199A comes with a Wide Adapter which should be attached when using 24mm and 28mm lenses. When needed, simply slide it on the flash head. When not using it, store it in the internal pocket of the flash case. For further information, refer to p. 36. Attaching to the ...

Page 20 - Film Speed Setting

The guide number of the electronic flash unit changes with the speed of the film to be used. Therefore, be sure not to overlook setting the film speed on the flash unit as otherwise proper exposure cannot be obtained.The guide number calculation takes into account ISO/ASA film speed set on the 199A,...

Page 23 - Shutter Speed Selector

This is an exclusive switch for A-1 and New F-1 uses. When this switch is set at AUTO, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 sec. (A-1) or 1/90 sec. (New F-1) no matter where it may have been set (except B). When switched to MANU (to the right), all fast shutter speed settings on the camera...

Page 26 - Viewfinder Information and Warnings.

Viewfinder Information and Warnings. Viewfinder information is displayed as you depress the shutter button slightly after the pilot lamp comes on. Proper flash picture is assured unless display for warning appears. 1. A-1 Display B D F B . B Selected Mode Shutter Speed Flash Signal Aperture Manual D...

Page 31 - Tilting of Flash Head

obtaining beautiful even bounce light results. Automatic flash photography is possible also in the case of bounce flash photography. For best results, you should test-fire the flash unit first to determine if the flash-to-subject distance is close enough. If it is, the confidence light comes on gre...

Page 36 - 5mm and 50mm lenses. However, when this

Bounce Flash in Manual Operation (Auto/ Manual Switch at the Back of the 199A Set to M)________________________________________ It is ordinarily said that the light volume loss in bounce flash is two f/stops when the height of the ceiling is 2.5m. But remember that this is only a guideline.The bounc...

Page 37 - When Using on Other Cameras

When Using on Other Cameras Speedlite 199A can be used on other cameras for automatic exposure flash photography (setting the f/stop on the lens manually while leaving aperture selector switch at the back of the 199 A to A) and manually operated photography (setting aperture selector switch to M) us...

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