Additional information on Canon T-Series Camera The T-50 - Part II

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Programmed Combinations of Shutter Speed and Aperture in Programmed AE (with FD 50mm f/1.4 Lens) Rapid blinking (8 Hz/sec) Slow blinking (2 Hz/sec) Even illumination

Download a copy. Only available in PDF format (219k) Fact remains, the T-50 is a very user friendly camera. In fact, you don't have to be an expert to take perfect pictures - even the very first time you handle it. Advanced electronics make it simple. Just set the lens on "A" and the selector dial at "PROGRAM", gently press the shutter button. That is all. The camera will measure the light, concentrating on the center where the subject is usually positioned. Using this and other data, it selects the most appropriate combination of shutter speed and lens opening for the lighting conditions. That is how "Program" automation works in camera. Of cause, the T50 is not an autofocus camera yet, you still need to turn the focusing ring on the lens to make sure the subject snaps into focus.

Clear Symbols Tell the Story

The T50 with its built-in winder is designed to respond instantly to a photographer's needs - without the hassle of manually wind the film forward. The Programmed AE mode was designed and written to lessen the risk of blurred pictures in low light, the T50 will choose the fastest shutter speed the conditions will allow. (Referred to the EV chart above if you can read and understand). In order to gather as much light as possible, the lens' widest aperture is maintained at all speeds up to 1/60 sec. From that point, the shutter speeds and f/numbers increase sharply.

	When you are in program mode	The T50 uses a laser matte focusing screen with the New Split microprism focusing aid to give an extremely bright viewfinder. It's the same successful formula as applied in the AE-I PROGRAM and New Canon F-l (both were introduced in1981). To keep you informed of the exposure situation, clear LED symbols light up to the right of the image. But since the T50 has no interchangeable focusing screens capability and cannot enjoy the system designed as for the T90 in 1986.
	Blinks slowly as warning to use extra camera support or to use flash. Rapid blinking indicates flash is essential.
	The " " lights up when the flash is charged. If the subject is too distant for flash the "P" blinks rapidly.
	Blinks when the aperture ring is not set on "A".

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Simple, Like the T50 Itself Programmed automation covers the flash photography as well. Canon has developed a new dedicated Speedlite that makes flash photography as easy as taking pictures in broad daylight. The fully automated 244T slips into the accessory shoe, linking up with the camera's own programmed microcomputer. It has just two switches:

1) one to turn the unit on and off and 2) a film speed selector. The 244T will automatically sets the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. and when the shutter button is pressed halfway, it fires a low-intensity infrared pre-flash to judge the distance and reflectivity of the subject. It then sets one of three apertures for optimum results within the camerato-subject range, 0.5 to 5.7 meters (1.6 to 19 ft).

Faster ISO/ASA 400 film will give you perfectly exposed pictures up to 11.4m (37.6 fl) away or as close as 1m (3.3 ft). If the subject is too far away, the viewfinder's "P" mark will blink in warning. A " " lights up when the flash is charged and ready.

Various Canon Speeedlite models.

Shutter Release Button The shutter release is on electromagnetic operation and it is oversized with the shutter button for a finger rest. The button also activates the meter when pressed halfway. Viewfinder symbols inform whether exposure is correct. Press the button fully to release the shutter. The film will automatically advance to the next frame.

Firm Action Grip As with most successful A series models, the T50 was given a built-in hand grip. A molded action grip ensures secure and comfortable handling at all times.

Accessory Shoe with Contacts The accessory shoe has special contacts for fully programmed electronic flash AE with the 244T Speedlite. This allows automatic selection of the 1/60 sec. sync speed and correct aperture, plus issuance of a charge completion signal and distance warning indicator in the viewfinder.

4-Positions Selector Dial The T50's "command center." The selector dial should be set to "PROGRAM" for normal photography and when using flash.

Set the dial to "SELF" for 10 sec. self-timer operation. A beeping sound provides an audible reminder. The same audible signal confirms aufficient battery power when the dial is held at "BC." To prevent accidental shutter release, turn the dial to "L". This procedure is easy enough to understand, even without referring to the manual.

Film Speed Dial Any film speed from ISO/ASA 25 to 1600 can be set by pressing the an slightly oversized lock release button and rotating the dial.

Since the T50 was not incorporated with AUTO DX film coding, you will still require to set the film speed manually. Well, there are some advantages because, you can use the film speed setting to over-ride and do exposure compensation if you require increased or decreased exposure values than what the camera has set.

Comfortable Eyecup with Optional Diopters The large, molded rubber Eyocup T slides onto the eyepiece grooves and is air cushioned for more comfort.

There is no built in dioptric correction for this camera, thus, you have to set them by changing the lenses. Ten eyesight correction lenses are available for dioptric correction between - 4 and + 3.

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