Canon AS-1 - Manual (Page 52)

Underwater Photography
1-3m
(Apparent Distance C
You can take pictures down to 5m/16,4ft. under water.
When undenwater, the camera’s auto focus mechanism
automatically switches to a fixed focal length.
You can take pictures at distances of 1~3m/3.3~9.8ft.
(Apparent Distance Range 0.75~2.25m/2.5-7.4ft.
undera/ater)
• Subjects in the water appear about 25% closer than
they actually are.
1. Compose the picture.
2. Press the shutter button lightly so that the green lamp
flashes, and then gently press the shutter button all the
way down to take the picture.
• Your camera is designed to float in fresh water even
when it is ioaded with a battery and film.
• Use high sensitivity film such as ISO 400 to avoid
camera shake
• When the green lamp flashes, the auto exposure is
adjusted and the battery charge is completed.
A * • Do not change the film or the battery under water
■ The glass protecting the lens may cloud up when the
camera is suddenly immersed in cold water. Immerse
the camera in water for a while before taking pictures.
• You cannot use slide film underwater.
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