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The new computer age into
SLR camera design
In 1984, a revolutionary
new Canon camera was launched, changing the way we look at camera and
photography. This camera is the Canon T70 model. A
sleek profile, superb balance and handling. Power-saving design.
Reliability-enhancing features. System accessories including multipurpose
Command Back 70 and programmed Speedlite 277T.
Programmed Versatility
The T70 is programmed for every conceivable photographic situation. A great
improvement over the earlier versions used in the multimode Canon
A-1 or the simpler
AE-1
Program, as it has
more options to fine tune exposures.
Data input into the T70's
microprocessor brain give not one but three daylight programmed exposure
modes. These select the most appropriate aperture/shutter speed combination
for the lighting and the lens in use: wide-angle, standard or telephoto. Flash
photography is also fully programmed. For fast-paced action, there's Shutter-Priority
AE and when the situation demands, Manual override.
Another feature that
makes the T70 really two cameras in one was its dual metering. Flick a
switch to select either Center weighted average or Selective Area
metering.
| Marketed |
April
1984 |
| Original
Price |
104,000
yen (w/FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5),
69,000 yen (body) $575.00 US 1984 |
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The second
T-series camera. The camera kit included an FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
or an FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5.
The large LCD
panel and key-touch buttons had a major impact on 35mm SLR cameras that
followed. The T70 features shutter speed-priority TTL AE, TTL
multi-program AE, and preset aperture AE. The dual metering system gives a
choice of center-weighted averaging metering and partial metering at the
center. In 1984, the camera won the Good Design Award (from the Ministry
of International Trade and Industry) and once again, the European
Camera of the Year Award.
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| Type |
35mm
focal-plane shutter SLR camera with built-in winder and multi-mode AE |
| Normal
Lens |
FD
35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 |
| Lens
Mount |
FD
mount |
| Shutter |
Vertical-travel,
focal-plane electronic shutter. With multi-program AE: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4,
1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. With shutter
speed-priority AE or preset aperture AE: 2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. For manual:
B. X-sync at 1/90 sec. (hot shoe). Built-in electronic self-timer (with
beeper). |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed
eye-level pentaprism. 0.85x magnification and 92% coverage. Laser Matte
with microprism/new split combination rangefinder. |
Viewfinder
Information |
Four
LEDs and 7-segment LED for double-digit readout. Correct exposure,
camera-shake warning, flash ready, aperture, shutter speed, safety shift,
and manual. |
Metering
&
Exposure Control |
Composite
SPC for TTL full-aperture metering with multi-program AE, shutter
speed-priority AE, program flash AE, manual, and TTL preset aperture AE.
Centerweighted averaging or partial metering at center. AE lock provided.
Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 - 19. Film speed range from ISO
12 to 1600. |
| External
LCD |
Film
speed (ISO), shutter speed, picture-taking mode, program mode, frame
counter, battery check, film-loaded indicator. |
| Power
Source |
Two 1.5
V size-AA batteries |
Film
Loading &
Advance |
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
Rewind |
Power
rewind with built-in motor. |
Dimensions
&
Weight |
151
x 89 x 48 mm, 580 g (with batteries) |
 
 
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