Set the asa/iso film speed, Hold the camera and point it at the subject – Nikon FM2 User Manual
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Set the ASA/ISO film
speed.
Lift the ASA/ISO film speed ring ® and
rotate it in either direction until the red
ASA/ISO film speed indicator ® is oppo
site the ASA/ISO film speed indication in
use. Unless the film speed is set correctly,
you cannot obtain correct exposure. For
film speeds not indicated in the ASA/ISO
film speed dial®, refer to page 18.
Hold the camera and
point It at the subject.
Basic holding posture: Use your left hand
to cradle the camera, with your fingers
wrapped around the lens and the elbow
propped against your body for support, as
you look through the viewfinder. Use your
right hand’s index finger to depress the
shutter release button and your thumb to
wind the film advance lever. Wrap the
other fingers of your right hand around
the camera body. You can adapt this
basic posture to both horizontal and ver
tical format shooting. To hold the camera
steady, it is advisable to lean on or against
something strong and stable (e.g.,a wall).
Also, you can look through the viewfinder
with the right or left eye, with the other
eye closed or open.
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