Film Advance And Shutter Release - Canon AT-1 Instructions Manual

Film Advance and Shutter Release
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Turn the film advance lever until it stops,
so the film will advance one frame all in one
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motion. The shutter will cock, and the dia-
phragm and mirror will be ready for the next
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shutter release, while the frame counter
advances simultaneously to the next number.
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By pushing the film advance lever lightly with
the tip of your thumb, it will open to i t s
30°
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stand-off position away from the camera body
for easy film advance.
While the film i s advancing, the shutter will
not be released. Film winding can also be
accomplished by advancing the lever in short
strokes.
Canon has developed the Power Winder A
to be used with the AT-1 for automatic film
winding. It greatly increases the speed and
mobility of the AT-1. (See page 62.)