Canon TL User Manual

Using Built·ln Exposure Meter
The Canon TL provides the most ac curate light measure -
ment possible with it's unique TTL (Through - The -Lens) sys-
tem _ The CdS photocell of the exposure meter is placed in
the closest position to the beam-spli tting condenser lens _
The semi - spot meter reading system enables accurate
measurement of the main subject even in counter - light
conditions _ The rectangular frame in the viewf i nder rep-
resents the light measurement area of the CdS photocell.
Place the main subject within this frame and measure the
intensity of light so as to obtain the proper exposure _
Film Speed Setting
Set the ASA/ DIN film speed scale to the speed of the
film being used_ Film speeds are normally shown on the
film box cover and / or explanatory sheet_
Lift and turn the film speed set ri ng around the shutter
speed dial. If the film is ASA 100 , for example , make
the correct setting by show i ng 100 in the small window _
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The following film speeds may be used :
(3 2) ( 40 ) (6 4) (8 0) (1 25) (1 60) (25 0) (32 0) (500) (6 40 )
ASA 25· • 50· • 100 • • 200 • • 400 · . 800
DIN 15· • 18· • 21· • 24· • 2 7· . 30
(16)(17) (19) (2 0) (22) (2 3) (25) (2 6) (28) (2 9)
(1000)
(1 25 0) (2 000)
• 1600 •
33 •
(31) (32) (34)
Figures in parentheses represent int e rmediate film sp eeds.
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Canon TL Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	TL
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English