Canon AE-1 User Manual
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Film Advance and Shutter Release
Turn the film advance lever until it stops»
so the film will advance one frame all in one
motk>n. The shutter will cock» and the dia*
phragm and mirror will be ready for the next
shutter release, while the frame counter
advances simultaneously to the r>ext number.
By pushirsg the film advarsce lever lightly with
the tip of your thumb» it will open to its
30"^ stand*off position away from the camera
body for easy film advance.
While the film is advancing, the shutter will
not be released. Film wir>diog can also be ac*
complished by advancir^ the lever in short
strokes.
Car>on has developed the Power Winder A
to be used with the AE-1 for automatic film
winding. It greatly increases the automation
and mobility of the AE*1. (See page 6U
Shuner Button Lock
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