Canon A-1 - Manual (Page 13)

the A-1 has two controls for wide-range
exposure compensation. These are the
exposure compensation dial for stepped
exposure correction between ±2 f/stops and
an exposure memory switch for temporary
correction. For special techniques such as
low- and high-key shots, contre-jour photo­
graphy, multiple exposures and flash photo­
graphy, you pros will find quick response in
the A-1. Even in AE, you have complete
control over the image results.
Field-of-view-only Viewfinder
This viewfinder is one of the A-l’s most
unusual features. In the classic sense of the
word, this bright viewfinder shows only the
field of view for easiest focusing and com­
posing.
Using any one of three ways to take an
exposure preview, you will activate a
compact LED digital readout which clearly
conveys shutter speed, aperture, flash and
manual operation signals, a bulb indication,
improper exposure warnings and a mal­
function warning. The viewfinder readout is
below and out of the way of the field of
view, and the LED’s are clearly legible with
no need for extra illumination even in very
bad light.