Canon A-1 User Manual

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AT Dial

This dial works in conjunction with the AE

selector. When the AE selector is set at TV, it

shows the shutter speed scale. When the AE

selector is set to Av, it shows the aperture

scale.

To operate the AT dial, first slide down the

AT dial guard which is designed to prevent

accidental movement of the dial. Depending

on the setting of the AE selector, turn the

AT dial until it click stops at the exact

aperture or shutter speed desired so that the

setting is aligned with the index mark. The

AT dial will not turn past the highest and

lowest limits of each scale.

The figure set on the AT dial has priority in

determining the exposure. If, for example,

you have set a shutter speed on the dial, the

camera balances the aperture against the

shutter speed you have selected until ex-

posure is correct.

If, on the other hand, you have set an

aperture on the dial, the camera selects the

necessary shutter speed for correct exposure.

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