Checking the exposure indicator, Shooting – Canon 518 SV User Manual
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Checking the Exposure Indicator
Aim
the
camera
at
the
subject,
slightly
pull
the
trigger,
and
check
the
position
of
the
exposure
indicator
inside
the
viewfinder.
The
electric
eye
starts
operating
and
the
exposure
indicator
indicates the proper f stop.
1
If the exposure indicator is pointing inside the
range of the
'
f stop scale, you may pull the trigger all the way and the film
will advance.
O
If
the
exposure
indicator
is
pointing
to
the
red
mark
on
the
^
left
side
it
means
under-exposure,
and
so
the
lighting
must
be increased.
Q
If
the
exposure
indicator
is
pointing
to
the
red
mark
on
the
”
right
side,
the
“F.O."
position,
it
means
aperture
is
completely
closed
for
excessive
light
volume,
and
so
an ND
(neutral
density)
filter must be attached to restrict the light intensity.
■ Make sure that the shutter lock dial is set at “R”. Otherwise,
the exposure indicator will not move.
Shooting
Set the shutter lock dial at "R”.
2
Pull the trigger. The shutter will function and the film will
advance.