Canon IIF2 Manual

[BillCB]

I've recently acquired a mint IIF2, from you know where. It was being auctioned as a "Canon EP" but fortunately I was able to identify it with the help of Peter Dechert's book and the serial number and bid accordingly.

Does anyone have a manual for this camera? I'd be happy to cover costs of copying etc. (I've tried Butkus but no luck there.)

Thanks,
Bill

 

[xayraa33]

It is the same as any bottomloader Barnack type camera.
once you learn how to load it with film, just set the shutter speed and f stop on your lens, focus and shoot.

I do not think you want to use flash bulbs with it?

 

[BillCB]

Thank you - my concern lies with changing shutter speeds before/after cocking the shutter. Are there any restrictions? (There don't seem to be but I don't want to screw things up!)
Bill

 

[xayraa33]

Thank you - my concern lies with changing shutter speeds before/after cocking the shutter. Are there any restrictions? (There don't seem to be but I don't want to screw things up!)
Bill

With the improved series such as your IIF2 it does not matter when you change the shutter speeds, before or after winding.

I been using my IIS2 for a few months now and it is fun to use , but I do not see a big difference over my non improved IVSb.

 

[xayraa33]

Here is a pic of my IIS2 higher shutter speeds dial showing the central axis marker on the dial, so the shutter speed can be set at any time , camera wound or unwound.

Other than the engraved x (1/45 sec) position , it is the same as on your Canon IIF2.

 

[BillCB]

Many thanks! I'll run a film through it now...
Bill