User manual CANON CANONET G-III QL17

[. . . ] If the exposure indicator inside the viewfinder positions in the blue zone, the battery has sufficient power. · The battery check button will not light up at temperatures of -15°C(5°F) or under. Camera will work, however, if the battery has sufficient power. [. . . ] 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 flash unit, set shutter speed at 1/30 sec. 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. To operate the self-timer, turn the self-timer lever in the direction of the arrow until it stops. The shutter will be released approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button has been pressed. · The self-timer also operates when taking pictures with flash units. · If the self-timer lever is set, do not return it to normal position. It is automatically returned, after the picture is snapped. 20 Bulb Exposure Bulb exposure is used when taking pictures with long time exposures. Release the aperture ring manually from " A " to the desired f/stop. Set the shutter speed ring at " B " position, at the same time, pressing down on the bulb setting lever. 21 Press the shutter button gently. The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is pressed and will close when the shutter button is released. [. . . ] Size : 120 X 75 X 60mm (4-3/4" X 3" X 2-3/8") Weight : 620 grams (1 Ib. 5-7/8 oz. ). Canonet G-III 19 Similar to G-III 17 with the following exceptions. Lens: Canon Lens 45mm F 1. 9 5-element 4-component construction. [. . . ]