Master switch, Setting the film speed, Master switch i – Canon DS-8 User Manual
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Eyecup
Two types of rubber-hooded eyecups are supplied with your camera.
One is for use by those wearing glasses and the other for those not
wearing glasses. Attach the eyecup of your preference.
Master Switch
I
When the master switch is set at "OFF”, the Electric Eye circuit
is disconnected and the shutter is iocked.
2
When the master switch is turned to "AUTO”, the Electric Eye and
power circuits are connected and shooting with automatic expo
sure control becomes possible. The Electric Eye will function only
when the shutter release button is depressed.
3
When the switch is turned to "MANU", shooting with manual
aperture control for special effects becomes possible. Refer to
page 27.
■ When not using the camera, keep the master switch at "OFF”.
Setting the Film Speed
The Electric Eye of DS-8 is coupled to the film speed, filming speed
and aperture setting. Turn the film speed dial and set the ASA/DIN
speed of the film being used at the orange index "
a
" after loading
film so as to obtain the correct exposure.
■ Refer to page 17 and page 26 for the exposure factor indexes
(orange numerals).
■ The following film speeds may be used.
DIN 26
• •
23
• •
20
• •
17
• •
14
• •
11
(25) (24)
(22) (21)
(19) (18)
(16) (15)
(13) (12)
ASA 320
•
.
160
•
• 80
• •
40 • 25 20
• •
10
(250) (200)
(125) (100)
(64) (50)
(32)
(16) (12)
Figures in parentheses represent intermediate film speeds.