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Sr feature can be used to “lock- The spot metering mode measures een tthe Irie expose youwant to ony out 31% atthe ptr area, T90's sophisticated threeway compose the photograph with the Providing the photographer with imatering system, every typeof ighting condition can be accurate se . assessed for optimum rasuits, The ummm tata 80 offers the world's first metering system with three easily switchable metering cistribution modes. Selec tion i instant by using tho Eloo- tronic Input Dial and pushing the Metering Mode Selector. “The most common mode is the ter-weighted average metering, similar to the system used on con ventional cameras. Average meter- ing means simply that light values ‘over the whole picture area—with some emphasis on the center—are svoraged for an overall reading. the light i evenly distributed ever ‘he entire scene, such as in tha brillantly realized landscape photo- graph on the bottom right, or it ‘there is an overall balance of light land dark areas, then this metering mode Is easiest to use and yields the Bost resus. Partial Metering Solves Backlighting Problems The partial metering mode mea- sures mainly the center area of the Picture, about 13% of the total. t's particularly useful when the main Subject Is surrounded by an especially light or dark background, as Inthe back photo onthe above right. 94 Sn 13.5, 180s, 2176, SDB St metoing pr AE kek) extremely precise exposure control itis offen chosen for very difficult shooting situations, as when a small subject is surrounded by a much larger, and much brighter or much darker background. By using the spot metering mode, only the sub- ject’s light value is considered. The spot metering mode also has @ 30-sec. memory and AE lock. Conveniont AE Lock Gives ‘The AE Lock is useful when the main subject of your photograph is, not in the center of the compost tion. When shooting with the partial ‘or spot metering mode, pressing down the shutter button halfway engages the AE Lock mechanism. ‘Simply aim directly at the subje« ‘engage the AE lock mechanism, then recompose your photograph, the subject out of the center if you wish. The T90 automatically memorizes the metering data, en- suring correct exposure. No matter what your main subject is larated in the scene, you can use the AE Lock machanism to get just the photograph you want. Both of the dramatic photographs on this pago ‘would have been impossible PD2D Sa VSL. 1/25 0.31715, BE (Sat neti Multi-spot Metering Makes Complex Lighting Decisions Simple The 790 offers mult+spot metering for those pictures which demand a delicate balance among several dark and light elements. The pho- tographer takes spot meterings of up to eight essential points. These are then averaged by the camera to determine the final setting. An easy-to-read viewfinder display shows each reading. The powerful photograph of the cathedral interior on the right was, ‘composed by selecting four key aspects of the image and entering ‘them into the camera’s multispot metering system. Both the dark beauty of the walls and celling and the jeweHlike brightness of the stained glass was retained com- pletely, thanks to the T90’s in- novative mult-spot metering system. qi] Sat yl he a SHOOTIN ee 0 second eo pie speed se : the ultimate in automatic flash photography. ‘The 300TL dedicated flash unit was reated to be the ideal match for the 90. Aselection of ive modes Full Auto, A-TTL,FEL, Manual Hiand Manuel Low}lets you meet every pho- tographic situation with total contol. Program A-TTL Mode This mode automatically responds to a wide range of illuminations, from dark surroundings to bright, so automatic fill-in flash is possible. The shutter speed is automatically set between 1/50 sec. and 1/250 sec. Using the A-TTL control sys- tom, this mode measures the light lected from the film surface directly by a sensor inside the camera. When being used for fill flash photography, the A-TTL mode automatically reduces flash emi sion to balance the exposure level between the main subjects and the background. This prevents un- natural lighting of the subject while accurately exposing the back- ground. High-speed flash sync opens up a new world of faster flash photo- graphy. The T90’s shutter speed can be set anywhere between 30 sec. to 1/250 sec., giving the pho- tographer great control over subject movement, depth of field and am- bient light The example photograph (op- posite page) of the woman on the merry-goround was taken at a siow shuttor speed of 1/2 sec. By blur- 9 the background, the photogra- pher captured a sense of motion. ‘The two portraits of the man on this 102 G TECH Shier pry ATL FUSDR 11418546. 3114 15084 NIQUE age show that by using a siower shutter speed, more of the back- ground where the flash doesn’t reach can still be included in the picture. The bottom photograph ‘was taken with the A-TTL mode at 118 sec. slow enough to capture some of the light from the back- ‘ground, creating a deeper, more interesting composition. In addition to the slower shutter speeds, the 790 coupled to the 300TL flash unit can operate at the faster shutter speeds needed for daylight photography. The T90 switches to the centerweighted average metering mode automat- cally to select the correct aperture, I the subject is too far away, both the shutter speed and aperture wi blink in the viewfinder as a warning. The 300TL Dedicated Flash Unit illy Matches the T90 The new 300TL flash unit was designed to specifically take advan- ge of the advanced electronics and superior operation ease of the 790. The combination of T90 and 300TL makes possible photographs ‘that are beyond the range of other cameras. All operations on the 300TL are fully automatic, even when shooting in broad daylight. ‘New features like Advanced ‘Through-thevens (A-TTL) metering, Flach Exposure Lock (FE Lock), and secondcurtain syne combine with the T90's 1/250 sec. flash sync speed to make a great variely of complex flash effects as simple as Dae ry ATL FU SSN Aperturo-priority A-TTL Supports the Entire Range of Aperture Values Using this mode, the photographer selects the appropriate aperture depending on distance from the subject. Thus, when the back: ground is as important as the main Subject, you can choose the correct aperture from among the entire iailable range and the appropriate shutter speed will be set automat- kally between 30 sec. and 1/250 sec. If the subject Is too far away, the viewfinder shutter speed and aperture indicators start blinking as awarning 103 FE Lock mode enables more expressive compositions. By memorizing the correct exposure setting, the FE (Flash Exposure) Lock mode lets you position the ‘main subject anywhere in the frame while stil getting proper exposures automatically. The 300TL’s FELock mode ‘employs spot metering and the prin- ciple of AE lock to provide accurate flash exposure of the subject in any situation. The subjects initially spot metered by meansof a 1/20th strength preflash that locks in the correct exposure setting. The pho- tographer is then free toreframe the shot. The results will be an excellent exposure unaffected by the position ‘of the subject or the reflectivity of the background. ‘The FE Lock mode also lets the photographer place the subject wherever he wants in the frame while shooting at night. Shooting a nomcentered subject in darker con- ditions without the FE Lock would result in an overexposed picture as the flash attempts to illuminate the background. Fascinating Backgrounds Created by the FE Lock Mechanism and HIS Control Total control over the most difficult photographic lighting situations is, the advantage offered by the T90 coupled with its dedicated flash unit. The picture on the opposite age serves as an excellent exam- ple. Use of the FE Lock mechanism allows the photographer to position the model off-center yet still cor- rectly expose both the main subject in the foreground and much of the background. The resulting photo- graph is richly beautiful. Either shutter-priority FE Lock or aperture- 104 priority FE Lock can be selected depending upon the shooting situation. Moreover, because of HIS control operation, the T90 can independent- ly control the exposure level of the main subject with the flash and the ‘exposure level for the background with ambient light. Once the subject 1d and locked in with the FE Lock, FD Sra 1.2, 1/8 se. 118.7, 180 64 AE Lock, the viewfinder display shows how bright or dark the background is in relation to the cor- rectly exposed subject. The HIS controls can thus be used to bring the background into balance with the main subject for a more dra- matic shot. For night flash photo- graphy, with no HIS controls used, the background will be under- exposed. Since the HIS control is variable, the photographer can choose the degree of exposure he wants for the background, making possible a variety of effects from the same situation. And this opera- tion also prevents the background from being overexposed when us- ing the flash for fill-in. ACanon innovation creates the natural traces of the flow of light. A Sense of Motion from Second. irtain Syne Until now, flash synchronization has always been timed for when the first shutter curtain is fully open. Now, the T90 and Speedlite 300TL offer the alternative of flash output just before the second shutter cur- tain begins to operate. This is par- ticularly useful for capturing a sense of mation when shooting at a slow shutter speed. In the smaller photograph, the use of first-curtain sync results in an unnatural sense of forward blur that suggests motion rather than actually showing it. The same situa- tion is photographed again using second-curtain sync. The flash discharge comes at the very end of a rather long exposure so that the dart is clearly and naturally seen with the light flowing from it, a fascinating effect that was never before possible. 106 Super close-up creativity from macro photography. Automatic Flash Exposures From as Close as 1 cm. (0.4 in.) Away Correct exposures are particularly difficult when doing super close-up photography. But with the Macro Ring Lite ML-2, you can maintain precise control over flash photo- Graphy even at exceptionally close distances. Moreover, since accurate focusing becomes critical when do- ing ultra closeup photography, the ML2 features a focusing lamp to clearly illuminate the subject. You can also check where shadows will fall by using the ML-2's modeling light. ‘Twin Flash Tubes Provide Creative Control ‘The ML-2 has two separate flash tubes arranged on the right and loft sides of the ring unit. Both can be fired together, or for more versati- either can be fired alone, creat- ing’ slight shadow on the subject and thus adding a quality of depth. In the example photographs of the ea shells, the shell on the left was shot using only one flash tube, creating detailed shadows which give a truly three-dimensional sense of reality. Beautiful Backgrounds Controlled Automatically Even in macro photography, some- times the composition of the background is critically important. The ML-2's TTL automatic mode makes it easy to bring out a feeling of solidity in backgrounds with no ‘complex compensation calculations. More depth of field means a greater sense of actuality. Thus, you can take extreme close-ups that stil ive a sense of presence. 108 ae sing ony ome ae pies ep. ing oh es ets es oon Modelo igh cn be nea clack nr sates mt 3 Sophisticated results from avariety of flash effects. Fascinating Multiple Flash ‘Automatic TTL multiple flash photo- ‘raphy is possible using up to 4 Units of the Canon Speedlite 300TL {and Canon Macro Ring Lite ML-2 plus multiple flash accessories as mentioned above. The light from all ofthe flash units is metered auto- ‘matically through the lens so there ‘0 no complex lighting computa- tions to worry about. The dramatic photograph on the right was made possible by using muttiple sources of illumination. Bounce Flash Softens the Imai Pointing the flash head toward a wall or the ceiling bounces the light off that surface. Because the light is reflected, there will be no dark shadows behind the subject, mak- 1g less contrasty illumination pos- sible. The image becomes softer and more natural, ‘The Speedlite 300TL features automatic output control so there is, ‘no need for difficult exposure calcu- lations when doing bounce flash photography in the Full Auto or A- TTL mode. The z00m head swivels 90° upward, 180° to the left and 90° to the right in any combination. Even more professional effects in ‘bounce flash photography can be ‘achieved by moving tho Spoodiite Q00TL off the T90 using the TTL Hot ‘Shoe Adapter, Off-camera Shoe Adapter, TTL Distributor and Con- necting Cord. en Teton FOzoSnn 138, 180 Delicate Ettects from Diffuse Lighting In order to get a particularly gentie, | natural lighting quality tor portraits, you can use semitransparent ‘materials such as tracing paper aver the flash head to diffuse the light. ‘Since the 790 and Speedlite 300TL. automatically measure the light that reaches the film plane, exposures will still be correct even if the light quantity has been altered. f V8 SY, ey Ru Spc SOL uns wid mash cesses ~ aS = mY Som 11.2. 1/80. 6,10, ny re ast 109 SHOOTIN G TECHNIQUE «6 Command Back, Data Memory Back and Wireless Controller expand the if J T90’s potential. cy ‘Two Second or Ten Second —_59 sec. The Long Release Timer Data Functions include auto print- Time-ing Self-timer holds the chutior open for afized ing of the date, the time of dey a She TOG EReGou aNGeS ES Period of time when the T90 is set frame counter number, or an ar- tee fo0 ets you choose between fo “bulb."And the Frame Counter bitrary &-digit number plus the lt- See ee ee etre tSjoy Setting stops the camera attera set ters A through F. see. mode for photographs that you number of exposures hes boon Used as an alternative to 2 cable release for the softest possible ‘shutter release in close-up photo- graphy. ‘Tho Remote Switch 6079 is Gesigned to be used when the camera is mounted on a tripod for ‘dlose-up photography or when us- ing a telephoto tone with which camera-shake can be a problem. Built-in Timer Functions with the Command Back 80 ‘The Command Back 90 beth records data and controls the TSO for various types of timed photo- ‘graphy. By using one of the timer functions, you cen capture periodic scenery changes over a fixed length of time or make astronomical or ecological photographic studies. ‘Tho Selftimer function releases the shutter after a predetermined period of time. The Interval Timer releases the shutter at fixed inter- vals. You can select any interval from 1 sec. up to 23 hours, 59 min. 114 PO2B3800 13,5, 14,180 66 INNOVATIVE E. ‘The Wireless Controller LC-2 jnique Dimension tothe T90 ‘The LC-2 remote control device uses infrared rays to control the 90 from up to 9 meters (16.4 ft) away. Particularly useful for wildlife photography or news coverage, tI Wireless Controller LC-2 consists of a transmitter and a receiver. You can also use It instead of the selt- ‘timer when you want to be in the picture, ‘An Auto Sensing Modo Using Infrared Light ‘The Wireless Controller LC-2 has three operating modes: the Stan- dard Mode, the 2 sec. Delay Mode and the Auto Sensing Mode. The ‘Auto Sensing’ Mode trips the shut- ter when an object blocks the light path between the transmitter and the receiver. It makes possible un- ‘manned wildlife photography. The LC-2 aleo makes possible shots such as the egg falling onto the fork, something that previously would have required two people. i A e€ © Essornsi es Innovation at Its Finest Canon innovations serve one pose: to give the photograph: freedom to create. The unique Data Memory Back 90 is such an achiovemont. It stores then reads back key photographic data such 4s shutter speeds and aperture values for later review. Two types of data storage are ‘available. Tho standard mode fecords 16 separate types of data. Total memory capacity is 156 ex- posures. The reduced mode fea tures a Capacity of 338 exposures and records only the six most essential bits of information, such as shutter speed, aperture setting, ote. Stored data can be read back on the unit's LCD monitor panel. By using the Interface Unit D.M.B. shooting information can be trans- ferred to an MSX porsonal com- puter for fulkscreen review or even rintout. Moroover, the Data Memory Back 80 can print essential data directly ‘onto the photograph: auto date, daylhouriminute, and frame counter number. heer wat leew ag Beck haat am Note: Data Memory Back 30, Inter- face Unit D.MB. and MSX computer are not available in North America and some other areas, 115 TECHNOLOG 3 hearts beat within the sleek T90 body. Canon Engineers Began Again at the Beginning The T90 presented a real challenge to Canon design engineers. Con- ventional wisdom had it that the mechanical features of an automatic ‘camera were driven by a single, multtpurpose motor. The difficutty here was thet such @ motor oper- ated very inefficiently; since, for e ample, the amount of energy need ed for film transport was different from that needed to charge the shutter. Even more problematical would be the need to power techno- logical advances such as the 4.5 fps fim transport speed and the fast 4114000 sec. shutter speed. Tho T90 was going toneeda massive motor. But a key gozl of the T90 was to combine ultrachigh energy efficien- cy with a compact, lightweight body. Clearly, new solutions would have to be found. ‘Canon engineers went back to the drawing boards and came up with a revolutionary idea that like ‘most innovations is marvelously simple. Instead of one immense motor, they would use three smaller ‘ones. Combined, they would be lighter in weight and would teke up less space. Yet since each motor could be assigned a specific tune- tion or group of functions, operation would be more efficient. The reasoning behind this ap- pproach was that too much motor Power is a kind of “overkill.” That is, you don’t nesd to power the shutter when you are driving the film re- wind. Various mechanical actions happen separately. Thus you don’t always need a lot of power. Of ‘course, when it is needed, it has to be available. ‘The results of this research are easy to appreciate. Before, in ordor to drive the film transport mecha- nism at a rate of 4.5 fps, 8 or even 12 AA-size batteries were required. The T90 reaches that rate with only four. The same is true of the 1/4000 sec. shutter speed. 124 TECHNOLOGY & SPECIFICATIONS ‘The T90’s unprecedented super- efficient performance results direct- ly from the innovative 3-motor esign. This can be broken down in- to four main points. 1. Since each motor directs its functions independently, an in- Greased degree of sequential con- trol is possible, improving overall operation efficiency. 2. Energy conservation is main- tained in all performance situations because each motor is designed for maximum efficiency within its in- dividual functions. 13. Power transfor officioney ie im- proved because the motors are located close to the mechanisms they drive. 4, The HIL automatic transmis- sion uses normal and reverse motor rotation and takos advantage of op- timum gear ratios that respond to the various operating loads. ‘Moreover, the mechanism is able to automatically convert from H mode to L mode by detecting the increase in load on the film transport caused bby the decrease in film transport speed which occurs when the bat- tery voltage becomes low. he 19 opts nut As ae 126 Forward Film Transport Motor The Three Motors M1. The forward film transport motor: A single coreless motor is dedicated to driving the film forward through the camera. Since that Is ts ‘only function, itis designed to have excellent stopping and starting characteristics. Film transport is fast and efficient, no matter what the type of film or fim load, and opera tion ts unitorm even under adverse temperature conditions, 2." Tho mochanism charge motor: The second coreless motor powers the mechanical elements involved in actually taking the picture. It drives the shutter, mirror, automatic aper- ture lever, AE operations, etc. This motor is located inside the hand drip and works atthe same time as the flim transport except during automatic film loading. tt is also Possible to charge the mechanism alone during multiple exposure pho- tography. 1§3._Tho film rewind motor: The third motor is a coreless motor ‘similar to the film transport motor. Placed near the spool it drives, it is dedicated to rewinding the film, Since itis 20 specialized, ts operat: ing efficiency is about three tim that of conventional rewind mecha- nisms. It begins rewind automati- cally after the last frame is exposed (approx. 8 sec. for 24-exposure film). Mechanism Charge Motor Total Mechanical Integration The three motors form the heart of the T80. And in order to realize the greatest possible efficiency and Precision, all other parts of the ‘camera had to be designed to meet the higher requirements estab- lished by the innovative drive system. ‘Pemaret mae bot 5g mac) THREE ‘The 1/4000 sec. shutter speed is 2 good example, since itis made possible because Canon engineers undertook extensive research in order to develop a new material for the focal plane shutter. The PMS (Permanent Magnet Shutter) uses shutter blades made of super- duralmin with a special coating. Moreover, the shutter is powored by 2 torsion spring. This spring “boost” gives the shutter its quick ‘acceleration ability. This has made it possible to run the shutter stably at fast speeds, and to increase tho curtain speed up to 3.3ms/24mm. In order to stop the shutter blades accurately, Canon engineers adopted a highly effective two-step braking mechanism. This sophisti- cated method combines an initial mw OTOR s,s TE mM 1. Film Speed (et rnin) 180 25 Wt: condi aren 32 Film Rewind Motor —gscknsuatingarea 40 12 EXP, 20 EXP, 2AExP, 36 ExP, “solt” braking to bogin stopping the blade and ease tt stopping, followed by a *hard” brak- ing action that completely stops the blades. High-speed response is en- sured by a time-control magnet driv- ing voltage boosted by a DCIDC converter (15V). ox

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