Canon t-80

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The FD-mount Canon T80 can be considered as as Canon's first autofocus 35mm SLR camera. The AF system in the T80 uses a linear CCD array for TTL image contrast detection (Compared with earlier Canon AL-1 with electronic rangefinder). The picture-taking mode can be selected with the pictographs on the external LCD panel. You can select to shot either in One Shot AF, Servo or reverting back to use manual focus (on each of the AC lens, there is a setting for you to alter any of this shooting preference.

Canon T-80 35mm Focal-Plane Shutter SLR camera

Marketed: April 1985Discontiued: June 1986.

A mini Photo Showcase on Canon T80

For metering and exposure control, TTL multi-program AE and preset aperture AE with centerweighted averaging metering are provided. Lenses for autofocusing with the T80 were called AC lenses. These lenses had the FD mount and signal transmission capability. Three such lenses were available: AC 50mm f/1.8, AC 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, and AC 75-200mm f/4.5 (as with the T80, these original FD-mount AF lenses could be scarce in numbers).IMPORTANT: These AF lenses with the FD mount are NOT compatible with the EOS system that introduced in 1987. The T80 has all the features available in the mulltimode T70 and more. A total of 5 programmed modes for different shooting situations.

The modes are represented by instantly recognizable LCD "pictographs" (Icons) on the top panel. Film transport, from loading to rewind, is fully automatic.The LCD provides selection of the five programmed modes in Icon as well as selection of number to represent the five modes.

1) preference to greater depth of field to the scene. Near to far, appears in sharp focus.2) Shallow Focus Mode. Give emphasize to portraiture kind of photography. The programmed preference is open up the lens' maximum aperture to provide shallow depth of field - a blur effect behind the sharp focused subject to stand out. An ideal programmed setting for portraiture.

3) Stop action Mode. It freezes action with a permissible higher speed with the lens used. An ideal sports or action preferred priority mode.4) Deep focus (great Depth of Field) Mode 5) Flowing Mode. Slow shutter speed, when combined with panning technique can generate a great sense of movement. It blurs either the subject or the background. It limits to 4 selectable shutter speed combinations: 1/15 sec, 1/30 sec. 1/60 sec and 1/125 sec. These are sufficient to cater for most general needs.

6) Standard Mode. It leaves to the camera to provide and select the most appropriate selection of shutter speed and aperture combination.

And to make photography even easier, the T80 offers autofocus with three special lenses (with AC motor incorporated for autofocus function with the T-80).

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(Canon Data Back 80)The T80 is the multi-programmed SLR to feature autofocus. A new series of dedicated autofocus lenses has been developed for the purpose. They include two handy zooms and a standard lens. AC Series autofocus lenses are compact and provide superb handling and performance. The T80 can also be used with any of Canon's many FD lenses within the Canon photographic system. Several dedicated accessories are available for use with the T80. The Command Back 80 increases the T80's versatility several fold through a host of quartz-controlled data imprinting and timer functions including time/date recording, alphanumeric coding, time exposures and interval shooting.

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Programmed flash photography is possible with the Speedlites 277T, 244T and 299T. However, since there are some compatibility issues between the A series and the T series bodies, you need to identify the correct compatibility between the two series if you are looking for accessories in the used market.Warning: The T-80 featured here (For that matter, all A and T series models apply as well) uses the FD mount and thus is not compatible with the many current autofocus EOS mount optics or accessories. If you have already owned a SLR system, I don't actually recommend a buy - unless for some specific reasons like troubled eyesight or if it comes in really cheap or may be if you have already built-up a FD system over the years and you don't want to abandon them (Because it doesn't make sense, an entry EOS model will be more logical if the price is the same). I don't like to mis-led anyone who comes into my site, please make note of that before any decision is made.

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Additional Information on:Canon T80 Camera - Main Features Part II

File Size: HTML Page (26k) Loading ..Liquid crystal display panel The Canon T80's liquid crystal display panel is maintained on "active" status in all camera states. The pictographs for the five programmed AE modes remain in the display at all times in a semi-darkened condition, with only the pictograph for the selected mode being completely dark.Numerical information includes film speed, the four shutter speeds of the Flowing AE mode, frame counter number and self-timer countdown, while a beeper indicator appears to re-confirm that correct focus has been achieved.Note: all of the indicators are shown, but normally only the information needed at a particular time is displayed.

The display system employed is easy to use for one simple reason - it communicates information in visual terms, in a way that is readily understood. Using LCD pictographs to symbolize the most widely employed photographic techniques, the system gives the photographer all the options for any photo situation.

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The basic concept of the T series camera remains, photography with an SLR should be easy to handle if not understand - after all, yhe early part of the '80 saw the decline of SLR sales, the simple idiot-proof, all in one unit and also more economical P&S models slowly eroding off the SLR market share.

The respective camera manufacturers were thinking of a more simple ways to illustrate the sophistication of exposure control methods and growing complicated camera handlings. The T series models, in a way it was very popular and not short of new SLR users. The T-80 was first in a series to use such LCD display to lead and help a user to understand easily how to handle the embedded exposure methods in visual form. You simply choose the most resembles the subject, and the way you visualise the image, and leave the T80 to look after all the technical details.

Light metering For measuring light, the Canon T80 utilizes the centerweighted average metering system. What this means is that sensitivity is concentrated on the central picture area - the normal subject position - and diminishes toward the edges. However, the partial metering system commonly found on other more advance T series models was not provided in the T-80.The metering system was a through-the-lens (TTL) full aperture (for BOTH AC and FD lenses) using silicon photocell (SPC) to provide center-weighted average metering.

Autofocus system Light from the subject passes through the lens, with a portion of it split off at the main mirror and passed down to the ranging sensor unit in the bottom of the mirror box. Three CCD line sensors - the nucleus of the autofocus system employed in the T-80 measures subject contrast to calculate the subject distance, and then adjusts the focus of any of the three specially designed, dedicated autofocus lenses. There are two modes. "One-shot" autofocus stops the system as soon as focus has been found: "servo" alters the focus if the subject distance changes, like when the subject starts to move. To activate the system you simply press the shutter button down halfway - the T80 does the rest.There are three dedicated autofocus lenses for the T80 - AC 50mm f/1.8, AC 35-70mm f/35-45 and AC 75-200mm f/45. This range of focal lengths covers all normal needs. All three lenses utilised the proven FD lens mount and they were based on the New FD lenses of the same range.

"...Think what it would be like to hold a camera that would help you form a mental picture of the image you want to capture. Now take a close look at the Canon T80. A five-program Picture Selector System, plus lenses which focus automatically, make the camera one of the most advanced SLR cameras you can buy. But the first thing you'll notice is the clean, uncluttered layout. Canon have designed the camera to let you concentrate on what you want done - not on how to do it. The T80's full range of automatic functions - makes 35 mm SLR photography a simple two-step operation.

Critics had derided the T80 as ancient, even when it was first available in late 1985, comparing it to Minolta's Mxxum/Dynax 7000 AF 35mm SLR camera that was launched about 10 months earlier. The Minolta 7000 offered body-integral autofocus with a wide selection of AF lenses employing a new mount that was virtually incompatible with the older MD lenses for Minolta's manual focus SLR cameras. Canon's T80, however, utilised the lens-integral autofocus system - a concept which was improved upon for the later EOS System.Lens-integral AF system is not new. Earlier AF zoom lenses with built-in motors made to provide autofocus feature with the manual focus cameras were available from Canon, Nikon and Pentax. Before the T80, Canon's first entry into autofocus was the AF 35-70mm f/4 zoom lens based on the New FD 35-70mm f/4. It was basically the same zoom lens with AF motors built-in and utilized the proven FD mount. The AF system was based on the active autofocus system used on Canon's AF 35mm compacts of those days.

The autofocus operation is enabled with a button on the lens itself. Its AF speed is nothing compared to those employed on the Minolta 7000 or the T80 but nevertheless, it worked for most subjects except fast moving ones! Canon has always bank on its theory that lens-integral AF motors is the right way to create a full-fledged AF 35mm SLR camera system despite the earlier disadvantage this type of system has compared to the body-integral version pioneered by Minolta.

The success of the EOS System proved that Canon was right all along on its insistence of employing lens-integral AF motors system for 35mm SLR camera. Both Minolta and Nikon have also "adopted" this method a few years back - Minolta's Vectis AF SLR for the Advanced Photo System (APS) uses lens-integral AF motors while Nikon's earlier AF-I Nikkor and the current AF-S Silent Wave Nikkors are also using the lens-integral AF motors. Sigma, the independent lens maker, has also adopted the lens-integral AF motors for its range of Hyperwave AF lenses that fits not only Canons but Nikon's cameras as well.

-Kai Pin-

New finder The Canon T80 employs a laser matte focusing screen to provide you with a bright and clear view of your subject. For extra convenience, an information display is provided to the right and outside of the viewing field.With the exception of the Standard Program mode, all program modes give a viewfinder mode warning if the desired photographic effect can not be achieved (in this case, exposure will still be correct).

Other information includes AE program indicator, camera-shake and overlunderexposure warnings, and flash charge completion indication.

Auto film load / film wind To load the film, simply place the film cartridge in the film chamber, draw the film leader across and align it with the orange mark - ensuring that the sprocket teeth are properly engaged in the film sprocket holes. As soon as you close the back cover, the T80's built-in motor will automatically fire off several blank frames to advance the film to the first usable frame. The built-in motor also ensures that you're always ready for spur-of-the-moment picture-taking, because it winds the film on to the next frame after each shot. When holding the shutter button down to take continuous exposures, the T80 will average approximately 1.2 frames per second. Winding automatically stops when the end of the roll is reached (this will be reported to you by an electronic beeper and the flashing of the frame counter digits and bars in the LCD display). Basically, the T series models operate like every camera model has a winder attached - a clear departure from the A series cameras, because automated film advance like a Winder or Motor Drive is an optional accessory. Although all T series models has automated film advance as standard feature - However, not all models within the T series has automated film rewind.The T80, in this case, has a "luxurous" auto rewind feature incorporated.

Auto film rewind To rewind the film back into the film cartridge, you simply depress the rewind switch safety lock button and, at the same time, slide the rewind switch to the right.When film rewinding is complete, the cartridge symbol in the LCD display will begin to flash.

AC lenses have a new lens cap with 66mm diamater

Additional Information on:Canon T80 Camera - Part III

File Size: HTML Page (32k) Loading ..As with any AF system, data communication between lens and camera requires an medium. Lens information and setting required to feed back to the camera CPU for exposure calculation and focusing, the medium in this case is electrical contacts on th lens as well as on the lens mount on the camera section.

New FD-AC Lens mount

The T80's lens mount incorporates a signal transmission system to pass signals between the camera and the mounted Iens. When you mount one of the three dedicated Autofocus lenses, every electrical contact on the mount matches perfectly with its counterpart on the lens.Dedicated Autofocus lenses The T80's three specially designed Autofocus lenses incorporate Canon's state-of-the-art optical know-how to ensure that your pictures are crisply and cleanly focused. Viewed from the front, each of these lenses has its built-in micromotor anu gear-train located on the right side. This design layout was adopted by Canon for two very important reasons: handling characteristics are much better with this design, and visual checks are easier, too.

AC 50mm f1.8 | AC 35- 70mm | AC 75 - 200mm f/4.5

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Information on the three Canon AC autofocus lenses

AC 50mm f1.8AC 35-70mm f3.5-4.5AC 75-200mm f4.5

Format24 x 36mm

Maximum Aperturef1.8f/3.5-4.5 (Varies according to the focal length)f4.5

Lens Constructions6 elements in 4 groups9 elements in 8 groups11 elements in 8 groups

CoatingSpectra Coating (S.C.)Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.)Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.)

Angle of ViewHorizontalVerticalDiagonal40274654- 2938- 19 30'63- 3427- 1018 11'- 732 11'- 12

Focusing MechanismAutomatic or manualStraight helicoid typeAutomatic or manualRotation of front group elementsAutomatic or manualRotation of front group elements

AUTO focusing range0.6 - OO (m)MACRO 0.5 - OO (m)Focusing range selector:Three settingsMACRO - OO (m)MACRO - 0.8m1m - OO1.8 - OO (m)

Zooming-Rotation of Zooming lever(Two rings)Push/Pull of single ring

Zooming Scale-35, 50, 70(All dark Yellow)75, 100, 135, 200 (All dark Yellow)

Macro Mechanism-Helical front group movement, full range macro. (Closest focusing distance in macro range is 39cm from the film plane.)Macro at wide-angle end (75mm). Entered by pressing the macro conversion button. (Closest macro focusing distance is 55.3cm from the film plane.)

Macro Magnification-35mm 0.11X (218 x 327 mm)70mm 0.2X (120 x 180mm)75mm 0.2X (120 x 180mm)

MountCanon Breech Lock Mount

Filter Diameter52mm58mm

Lens HoodBW-66BT-58

Dimensions74.2(W) x 66(H) x 47.5(D) mm(2-15/16" x 2-5/8" x 1 -7/8")76(W) x 68(H) x 68(D) mm(3" x 2-11/16" x 2-11/16")82.5(W) x 72(H) x 125.7(D) mm(3-1/4" x 2-13/16" x 4-15/16")

Weight210g (7-7/16 Oz)285g (10-1/16 oz)585g (20-5/8 oz)

But the T-80 is not just an AF SLR to take only these lenses mentioned. With any FD lenses, the camera reacts and behaves like an electronic rangefinder camera.More importantly, like the T-70 and the later T-90, these models can take in the AC, FD and even FL lenses ! Note: the first T series model, T-50 can only accept FD lenses or newer. Older FL lenses cannot be used.

Command Back 80 This slimline, optional command center offers a complete range of quartz-controlled data imprinting and timer functions, including time/date recording, alphanumeric coding, frame counter, self-timed shutter release, fixed interval shooting, and programmable number of exposures. An LCD readout and pushbuttons located behind a flip-down panel are used to input instructions.The Command Back 80 is sophisticated enough even if it compared with the Command back 90 designed for the mighty T-90. But of cause, it is still not as comprehensive as the T90 which een has other optional system databack such as the Data Memory back.

External Link: Canon Command Back for T-series Models Instruction Manual Instruction Manual for Canon T-70, T80 and even T-90 Command Back. An excellent Canon FD resource page brought to you by Christian Rollinger from Luxembourg.

Canon's Command Back 80 FunctionsSelf-timed shutter release You can program the Command Back 80 to automatically release the shutter at the end of any time period lapse ranging from one second to 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.

Fixed interval shooting The T80 can be set to take pictures at predetermined intervals for a specific number of frames.

Programmable number of exposures The frame counter function can be used to program the T80 to take a specified number of pictures automatically.

Data Recording Time/date recording A built-in calendar is programmed up to the year 2029, keeping track of both leap years and different month lengths. The month/ day/year can be recorded on the film in any order, while for an up-to-the-minute record, the day/hour/minute can be imprinted.

Alphanumeric coding This mode lets you assign a six-character/digit code to any picture for efficient filing and retrieval.

Frame counter The sequential numbering of frames up to 9999 is possible in the frame counter mode.

Data Imprinting Function OFF

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Additional Information on:Canon T80 Camera - Main Features Part IV

File Size: HTML Page (30k) Loading ..Soft-touch shutter release button This electromagnetic button responds precisely to what you want to do. Metering, focusing and the viewfinder display are activated when the button is pressed down halfway, and depressing it fully releases the shutter.

Slide switch Use this sliding switch to select an AE program mode (while simultaneously depressing the AE mode selector), to set the film speed on the camera (while simultaneously depressing the ISO button - see pix below), or to select a shutter speed in the Flowing AE mode.To turn the T80 on, move the main switch from the "L" position (where the shutter release is locked) to the "A" position. Move it to the "SELF" position to use the self-timer function.

Mode/lSO/BC buttons Conveniently located on the top of the T80 on the left side are three buttons - the AE mode selector is used for selecting any one of the five AE program modes, the ISO button is used for setting the film speed on the camera (from ISO 12 - 1600), and the BC button is used for checking the battery energy level.

Comfortable grip The T80's large, non-slip contoured grip is right in line with Canon's design concept of ensuring easy operation and handling: you can maintain a stable, secure hold on the camera in all kinds of shooting situations.Exposure compensation button If you want to maintain your camera position (because of an interesting landmark behind your subject, for example) but find the background somewhat bright, you can use this button to ensure better exposure for the subject area.

Battery chamber The battery chamber on the bottom of the T80 holds four AAA-size batteries, which drive all circuits within the camera body and also the lens motor.

Alkaline batteries are standard but carbon-zinc may also he used. Other than the standard batteries for camera function, there is a separate battery for memory backup - a built-in lithium battery (BR-1225 or CR-1220); battery life is approx. five years.Remote control terminal By plugging Canon's Remote Switch 60T3 cable into the remote control terminal, you can control the T80's shutter release from a remote location. You can share the system accessories with other T models like the T50 and T70 and even those designed for the later T90.

Canon Speedlite 277T

After attaching the optional Speedlite 277T and turning it on, you simply press the shutter button down halfway - the flash unit will automatically gauge the need for light in that particular instance and relay the details to the T80. But since non of the models within the T series (Other than the Canon T-90 with the deidcated 300 TL flash) offer TTL OTF flash exposure control, the T-80 here can only offer either automatic or manual flash control. More info and spec sheet available on Canon Speedite 277T.

The 277T supposedly is a dedicated flash designed to supplement the T-80 which it offers Programmed Flash AE (244T workable as well) and notmal automatic flash.Various Canon Speeedlite models.

Before we part: Granted the Canon T80 was a good camera despite its relatively short time frame of availability in the market - it disappeared quietly shortly before the T90 make its debut in mid-1986. What are the pros and cons of buying a used Canon T80 should you come across one which is still in excellent condition?

What should be the appropriate price for it? By right, it should cost not more than US$150-180 (Those dealers will probably kill me for this remark...) inclusive with the AC 35-70mm zoom lens. Anything more than this amount is too much for anyone to consider since you are better off spending the money on a brand new Canon EOS 88 (Rebel G) or EOS 300 (Rebel 2000) models. This is fair, because you have support issue for an obsolete camera model. If you hardly take 50-80 rolls of film a year or has been developing some eye-sight problem but you have already established a good collection of FD system accessories or lenses - the T80 at an resonably good entry price can be a good consideration. A kind reminder: Although the pictographs on the LCD panel look and function great, but since LCD has limited effective life span of around 10 years and in most cases (and areas) T-80 has lapsed Canon commitment on parts and services, unless you are sure what you will be facing in the future, please bear in mind to double check the LCD display (See if it starts to dim and usually low contrast is the indication the LCD may be 'weak' and due for replacement).Lastsly, if you are one of those Canon die-hards who have a sentimental feeling for anything Canon and feels that no matter what, you must have the T80 to add into your collection, it may be worthwhile to consider buying one if the price is above that amount. Even then, no matter how sentimental one's affection is, it should not cost more than US$200 for a used T80 kit. After all, perhaps the slightly higher premium for a collector value paid for the camera is to remember the T-80 was actually Canon first body integrated AF SLR camera.

A mini Photo Showcase on Canon T80

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Additional Information on:Canon T80 Camera - Specifications

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Technical Specification:

Type: 35mm focal-plane shutter AF SLR camera with built-in winder and multi-mode AE controlPicture Size: 24 x 36 mmLens Mount: FD mount (with AC signal transmission capability)Shutter: Canon EMAS-II shutter.Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. With multi-program AE and preset aperture AE: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. For manual: B and 1/60 sec. X-sync at 1/90 sec. (hot shoe).Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Cross-split prism rangefinder; LED display with manual indicator, AE program indicator, camera-shake and over/underexposure indicator, mode warning, flash charge completion. 0.83x magnification, 92% vertical coverage, 93% horizontal coverage. Laser Matte with cross split prism rangefinder. Finder information: Four-point LED; displayed to the right of viewing area.M (red) - Manual indicator (stopped-down, bulb, manual flash); flashes at 4Hz.P (green) - AE (program) indicator when steadily illuminated. Flashes for camera-shake and over/underexposure warnings (at 1 Hz for 1/90-1/30sec., at 2Hz for 1/30 - 2s ec, and at 8Hz for over/underexposure).O (red) - Mode warning indicator; illuminates steadily.(green) - Flash charge completion indicator; illuminates steadily. Light metering system: Through-the-lens (TTL) full aperture (for AC and FD lenses) using silicon photocell (SPC), center-weighted average metering.Metering System: Through-the-lens. Centerweighted average metering by silicon photocell. Metering and Exposure Control: SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (centerweighted averaging) with multi-program AE and TTL preset apertureAE. Picture-taking mode selected with pictograph on external LCD. Exposure compensation range of 1.5 EV. AE control system: A) Multi-program AE with Picture Selector System (1) Deep focus (deep field of focus) (2) Shallow focus (shallow field of focus) (3) Stop action (stop subject motion) (4) Flowing (shutter speeds of 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 sec.) (5) Standard program B) Stopped-down AE (only for lenses without FD signal pins - e.g. FL or bellow lens)Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 - EV 19 with ISO 100 film and FD 50mm f/1.4 lens. (AF detection range: see below)Film speed range: ISO 12-lS0 1600 (in 1/3 steps). Displayed in the LCD panel when pressing the film speed setting button.Exposure compensation: Correction of + 1.5 step by pressing exposure compensation hutton.External LCD: Program display, pictographs, film speed, film transport, battery check, frame counter, and other indications. Aperture Control: Full-aperture (AC and FD lenses) and stopped-down (FL lens) metering.Power Source: Four AAA size (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are standard but carbon-zinc may also he used. Memory backup - Built-in lithium battery (BR-1225 or CR-1220); battery life is approx. five years.Battery check: By pressing the hattery check (BC) hutton. Three energy levels are shown hy her marks in the LCD panel.Interchangeable Lenses: AC + FD + FL. Canon AC and FD lenses (full aperture metering); non-AC and FD lenses (stopped-down metering).X Flash Synchronization: 1/90 secAutomatic Flash Photography: Contact for conventional electronic flash units + special contacts for dedicated Speedlites. Fully automatic with dedicated Canon Speedlites. Program flash AE - With the dedicated Speedlite 277T or equivalent Canon speedlites . After sending out an infrared pre-flash to calculate distance and reflectivity of the subject, the 277, 244T etc sets the aperture and 1/90 sec. shutter speed automatically. When out of shooting distance (far away), a warning (indicated by the "P" flashes in the viewfinder display) is given. Electronic flash AE - With the 277T in "F/NO.SET" mode, or with other Canon Speedlites, shutter set automatically to X-sync and aperture to the that has been set on the flash.Film Loading: Automatic film advance and rewind with built-in integral motorFilm Transport: After aligning film leader at mark, close camera back for auto loading. Auto film advance with built-in motor. Continuous shooting at 0.7 fps. Film Winding: Automatic using built-in motor, enabling continuous shooting. Confirmation by floating bar marks in LCD panel. When the end of the film is reached, the film-load indicator and the frame counter number in the LCD panel start flashing. A beeping sound is also emitted.Film loading and first frame positioning: Automatic. After the film has been positioned and the back cover closed, the film is automatically advanced to the first usable frame and then automatically stopped. Three blank frames are advanced. The frame counter display then reads "1".Film Rewind: Automatic using built-in motor. Automatic stop after film has been rewound into the film cartridge. Rewind completion is indicated in LCD panel.AF System: CCD for TTL focus detection with dedicated AC lenses. One Shot AF and continuous AF modes provided. AF locks during continuous shooting. AF system:Type - TTL sharpness detection system using CCD elements.AF operation - Activated hy pressing shutter hutton halfway down when using AC lenses.AF modes - One-shot, servo, manual. (During contineous shooting in servo, the camera maintains the original f' for all shots, even if the distance to the subject changesAF focus signal - Electronic beeper tone. Can he turn off by simultaneously pressing the film speed setting and AE mode selector. AF ranging brightness range: EV 4 -18 when using th 50mm f/1.8 lens; EV 5-19 when using the AC 35 - 70n f/3.5-4.5 and the AC 75 - 200mm f/4.5 lenses (ISO 100)Focusing Aids: Cross-split prism rangefinderBuilt-in electronic self-timer: Electronically controlled, with a delay of approx. 10 sec (with beeper and LCD to indicate countdown).Remote control: Possible with three-terminal contact for remote control. Remote Switch 60T3 is required.Back cover: Removable, with memo holder. Opened by sliding latch with safety lock. Interchange with databack Command Back 80.Body Dimensions: 141 x 102 x 54.7mm (5-9/16" x 4" x 2-1/8")Weight [body): 555g (19-9/16 ozs.)

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