Canon T50 - Manuals

8 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...

9 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 ...

12 6. Setting the Film Speed While pressing the lock release button, rotate the film speed dial until the ISO/ASA of your film is aligned with the green index. This is necessary for getting correct exposure. A f i l m ' s I S O / A S A n u m b e r ( f o r exam p l e , I S O / A S A 100) r e p r e s ...

15 8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly Loading the Film in Low or Humid Temperatures In low temperatures, film with along leader may become curled. Manually wind the excess leader back into the cartridge tostraighten out the curl. Then pull the film back out and align its tip with the orange in...

18 10. Continuous Shooting Press the shutter button all the way.The film will automatically advance tothe next frame. One of the greatest features of theT50 is its built-in power winder. This lets you concentrate on the action in front of the camera, so that you can take a whole roll of pictures wit...

19 11. The T50's Viewfinder The T50's viewfinder is bright and easy to use, displaying only the necessary information through a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) system ofillumination. You may have been wondering how the T50 measures lighting conditions and provides correct exposure. This is accomplished t...

21 13. Viewfinder Information 4. Manual control LED Blinks when the lens aperture ring is detached from "A." Warns that exposure may not be correct 5. Programmed AE control LED/Camera shake, Under- exposure warning "P" lights up toindicate correct exposure. Slow blinking warns for ca...

23 15. Rewinding the Film At the end of the roll of film, film advance will stop automatically and, after a pause, the camera willbeep to inform you. First press in the rewind button.(Once you have pressed it, youcan remove your finger.) Then turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow. Keep...

24 16. Dedicated Flash Photography with the Canon Speedlite 244T When the rewind crank feels loose, open the back cover. The frame counter will automatically return to "S." Remove the film cartridge as illustrated and place it back in its canister. It should be developed as soon as possible....

26 17. Photography with the Remote Switch 60 T3 The Remote Switch 60 T3 is a useful accessory that has alsobeen designed exclusively for the T50. Attached directly to the camera body, it enables you toshoot by remote control. And since the T50 has a built-in power winder, you do not needan extra acc...

27 18. Other Accessories Lens Hood Dioptric Adjustment Lenses S We strongly recommend the use of a lens hood to keepout side light which may cause flare and ghost images to form on the image. Rigid Canon hoods also help to protect the lens from shock. Use only a hood which isspecified for your parti...

29 19. Carrying the Camera Thread the ends of the strap through the rings on the cameraas shown. For carrying the camera, in par- ticular, insert it into its semi-hardcase (optional accessory) asshown. Unsnap the top cover of the case to remove it. Turn the lensfocusing ring to infinity ( ∞ ) before...

30 20. Caring for Your Camera As with any precision instrument, proper care and maintenance involve a few simple rules in addition to common sense. Observing these few rules will keep yourT50 in top condition at all times. 1. The best thing you can do for your T50 is to use it regularly. In the even...

32 SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35 mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) camera with electronically-controlled programmed AE (AutomaticExposure). Exposure Modes: Programmed AE and programmed AE flash photography with Canon Speedlite 244T Format: 24 x 36 mm. Usable Lenses: Canon FD series lenses only. Viewfinder: Fixe...