Checking the exposure meter needle, Shooting – Canon AUTO ZOOM 1218 User Manual
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Checking the Exposure Meter Needle
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Aim the camera at the subject and check the position of the
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exposure meter needie inside the viewfinder. You may puli the
trigger or press the shutter release button if the needle is pointing
inside the range of the f/stop scaie.
O Exposure with the eiectric eye is improper if the needle is point-
^ ing to either of the red marks on both sides of the f/stop scale.
If the needle is pointing to the red markon the ieft side it means
under-exposure, and so the iighting must be increased.
If the needle is pointing to the red mark on the right side it means
over-exposure, and so a neutral density (ND) filter must be attached
to restrict the light intensity.
# Be 'sure that the shutter lock dial is set at “ R ”. Otherwise,
the meter needle will not move.
Shooting
Set the shutter lock dial at “ R
2 Pull the trigger or press the shutter release button. The shutter
will function and the film will advance.
Lens Hood
Attach the exclusively-designed lens hood on your camera to pre
vent unpleasant glare, especially when shooting against the light.