Canon AS-1- Manuals

Table of Contents I The following visual cues are used: 1 I Tips on how to use the camera I I " I Warnings you should observe when using the camera. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I Introduction Maintaining the Camera's Waterproofing Table of Contents Quick Reference.Nomenclature Hand...

Advanced Operations 0 Self-Timer Shooting........................................ 51 The AiAF (Smart AF) Function............................ 54 Focus Lock........................................................... 56 V Flash ON Mode................................................ 58® Flash OFF Mode...

Quick Reference > In these instructions ' is shorthand for “See page Check that the rubber packing X and the mating surfaces © are free of sand or other particles before closing the back cover (the film will advance to the first frame automatically). Check to see whether there are drops of water ...

Gire el cuadrante de modo de selección a (Se activará el interruptor principal). (^31) Componga la escena y presione el disparador para tomar la foto. (^42) Si hubiese agua salada o arena en la cámara, lávela en un balde lleno de agua del grifo, y séquela con un paño suave y seco. (^78) Cuando la pe...

1I Thread the strap through the camera and the two buckles as shown in the illustration. Passez la courroie de l’appareil à travers les deux boucles comme indiqué sur l'illustration. Pase la correa a través de la cámara y de las dos hebillas tal como se ve en la ilustración. 22

I Handling Precautions 1. Store the camera in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight, and away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. 2. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself, since there is high-voltage circuitry inside...

Precauciones de manipulación 1. Guarde la cámara en un lugar fresco, seco y libre de polvo. No exponga la cámara a la luz solar directa, y procure no dejarla en sitios calientes tales como en el maletero o la bandeja de un automóvil. 2. No intente desarmar la cámara Ud. mismo; el interior aloja circ...

Loading the Battery This camera uses one CR 123A/DL 123A three-volt lithium battery. 1. Using a coin, turn and loosen the screw in the direction of the arrow. Open the battery cover. 2 Load the battery so that the terminals face the direction shown in the illustration. I Mise en place de la pile Cet...

3. Check to see whether there are any scratches or dirt on the O-ring (the black rubber ring around the battery cover) 1 or the mating surfaces 2 . This O-ring makes the battery chamber waterproof. 4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw. Shooting Capacity Approximately 18 rolls of 24-exp. ...

Loading the Battery • If you use the camera when the O-ring is scratched or dirty, the camera will not be waterproof and will break when you immerse it in water In this case, the camera cannot be repaired • If the O-ring is scratched, replace it with a new one A new O-ring can be purchased at a Cano...

Turning the Power ON Turn the mode selecting dial (dial) to to turn on the camera. The camera is automatically set to Flash AUTO mode.Turn the power ON and verify that the green lamp Oj lights for about one second. This means the battery level is sufficient. Mise sous tension Tournez le sélecteur de...

I Turning the Power ON • Always check the battery before taking pictures.• When you intend to take many pictures, such as on a trip or at a wedding, be sure to take along a spare battery Mise sous tension • Contrôlez toujours la puissance de la pile avant la prise de vues. • Si vous prévoyez de pren...

Green Lamp Operation (When you press the shutter lightly) Lights up: Subject is in focus (ready for shooting) Off (does not iight up): You are too close to the subject Move farther away and refocus (occurs only on land). Blinks rapidly (16 times/sec.): Camera-shake warning (when flash is off) / When...

I Holding the Camera Try the following technique to ensure sharp pictures. 1. Hold the camera with both hands. 2. Keep your elbows close to your body. 3. Hold the camera lightly against your nose and look through the viewfinder. I Prise en main de l’appareil Pour réaliser des photographies nettes, n...

Shutter Button Action Press the shutter button lightly to focus, then press it all the way down to take the picture After shooting, the film automatically advances. A * Shutter button action plays an important part in taking pictures. A quick stroke with the tip of your finger or fingernail may caus...

Viewfinder ' Picture Frame Compose the picture in this frame. X AF Frame Place the subject within this frame and focus. X Parallax Correction Lines When shooting distance is less than 0.45m /1 5ft., compose the picture within this frame. Viseur X Cadre de l’image Composez l’image dans ce cadre. X Co...

I Loading the Film Use only DX-coded film. The camera automatically sets the film speed. Use film speeds of ISO 25 to ISO 3200. Check to see whether there is any dirt or water on the camera before opening the back cover. Wipe off all dirt and water before opening the back cover. Chargement du fílm N...

I Loading the Film 4. Close the back cover, and use the dial to turn the main switch ON. The film automatically advances to the first frame, and “1” appears In the frame counter. If “1” does not appear In the frame counter, reload the film. • Using high sensitivity film such as ISO 400 for taking pi...

I Red-eye Reduction Mode In flash photography in dark places, the subject’s eyes may appear red This phenomenon is called “red-eye”.In Flash AUTO mode, in situations where red-eye is likely, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to illuminate the subject for about 1 second before the flash fires to mini...

■ A / -\ / I / 1 / / Removing the Film The film rewinds automatically at the end of the roll. Wipe all dirt and moisture from the camera before opening the back cover. 1. The frame counter counts down while the film is rewinding. Film rewind stops automatically when the film has been completely rewo...

2. Slide the back cover opening latch in the direction of the arrow to open the back cover and remove the film. A - Since this camera is airtight, when it has been used in high-pressure conditions, it is difficult to open the back cover If this happens, open the battery cover to equalize the pressur...

Self-Timer Shooting The self-timer function allows you to include yourself in the picture When you are using the self-timer function, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 1. Compose the picture while looking through the viewfinder and press the 0 self-timer button for auto foc...

Self-Timer Shooting 2. The red-eye reduction/self-timer lamp blinks (about 1/ sec.) tor about 10 seconds. Then the picture is taken. To cancel self-timer mode: Press the ci) self-timer button again. Prise de vues au retardateur 2. La lampe-pilote anti-yeux rouges/le témoin de retardateur clignote le...

I The AiAF (Smart AF) Function The AiAF (smart AF) function has a wide measuring area and is the latest mechanism for accurately adjusting the focus. This mechanism was developed based on the analysis of several thousand photographs and Canon’s unique know-how. A * The fixed focus funcfion operates ...

I Focus Lock This is handy when you want to position the subject at the extreme edge of the frame, for example. Press the shutter button lightly to change the composition of the picture without changing the focus or the exposure level (this is called Focus Lock). Verrouillage de la mise au point Cet...

1 Position the subject in the AF frame. Press the shutter button lightly to focus the subject. The green lamp lights up when the subject is in focus. 2. While pressing the shutter button lightly, frame the picture as desired. Gently press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture Make ...

Turn the dial to V Flash ON mode. oA', • See page 83 regarding the distances at which you can 'W' use the fiash. Tournez le sélecteur vers la position Flash forcé (ON) ^, • Se référer à la page 87 concernant les distances auxquelles le flash peut être utilisé. Gire el cuadrante a Flash ON ^. • Con r...

Flash OFF Mode Use this mode in places where use of flash is prohibited, for night views, and for available-light photography. Mode flash débrayé (OFF) Utilisez cette fonction dans des endroits où l'utilisation d’un flash est interdite, pour les prises de vues nocturnes, et des photographies sous l'...

Turn the dial to Flash OFF mode. A In this mode, a slow shutter speed is set when shooting in low-light situations, so please make sure that you do not shake the camera. If the green lamp blinks rapidly (16 times/sec.), the camera is shaking. Place the camera on a stable support such as a tripod bef...

Underwater Photography 1-3m (Apparent Distance C You can take pictures down to 5m/16,4ft. under water. When undenwater, the camera’s auto focus mechanism automatically switches to a fixed focal length. You can take pictures at distances of 1~3m/3.3~9.8ft. (Apparent Distance Range 0.75~2.25m/2.5-7.4f...

_^stance 1-3m (Apparent 0 75 -2,25m) 045-1m (0 34-0 75m) Clarity \ ing V Flash ON Flash OFF <§> AUTO E l 2 Underwater Macro High Ughi © O o O Dark © X3 Xi O Low Light X2 O X © Dark X2 X3 X' © Use the 4 Flash ON and the r~~Ti underwater macro modes for underwater photography.Underwater photogra...

EZ2 Underwater Macro Mode In the p~~H underwater macro mode you can take pictures at a close range (between 0.45-1 m/1.5~3.3ft. from the subject). This is useful when you are taking pictures of small fish or shells since the flash always fires. Underwater macro photography distance: 0.45-1 m/ 1.5~3....

Tips for Better Underwater Photography actual size apparent size actual distance apparent distance Here are some tips that can help you take better pictures under water •The refractive index of water is 1.33 times as large as air, so that subjects under water appear about 25% closer than they actual...

After Using the Camera It is particularly important to wash the camera if it has been used in dirty water or salt water. 1. Since the inside of the camera is not waterproof, make sure that the back cover and the battery lid is closed tightly.• Do not rub lens, finders, or flash lights if they are di...

Inspecting the Packing and 0-ring The packing and the 0-ring make this camera waterproof to a depth of 5m/16.4ft. underwater, in order not to iose the camera's waterproofing, foiiow the directions in this section, “inspecting the Packing and O-ring". A grain of sand or a singie hair can cause wa...

Questions and Answers Q.1 Can slide film be used with this camera? A.1 Slide film can be used on land but It cannot be used underwater. Use DX-coded film with a speed of ISO 25, 50, t o o , 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200. Q.2 What is ISO? A.2 The ISO number indicates the film’s sensitivity to light In...

Troubleshooting Even if you think your camera may need repairs, check the table below first If your camera still does not function properly after you have made these checks, bring it to your nearest Canon service center for repairs Problem 1 The green lamp doesn't light up 2 The shuUer doesn’t relea...

Specifications Type: Waterproof, 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter camera Display Size: 24 x 36mm (standard size) (0.95 x 1.42in.) Underwater Depth: 5m/16.4ft. Lens: Canon 32mm f/3.5 AF Control: AIAF (Smart AF) system (fixed underwater) Shooting Distance Range: 0.45m/1.5 ft. to infinity on land, 1 t...