Canon A-1 - Manual (Page 40)

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shutter releases. After shutter release, the
mirror and diaphragm automatically reset
and the film advance lever is ready to be
advanced.
With the tip of your thumb, lightly push the
film advance Igver away from the camera
body to its 30 stand-off position. Now it
can be easily operated with the tip of your
thumb. Push it all the way to the right in a
single, short 120° throw to wind the film,
cock the shutter and prepare the diaphragm
and mirror for the next shutter release all in
one motion. Or you can advance the lever in
several short strokes. Each winding will also
advance the number in the frame counter,
indicating the number of pictures taken.
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