Canon Model 7 - Manual (Page 16)

USING THE LIGHT METER . .
When the light meter is faced in the
direction of the subject, the needle in the
light meter indicator window moves ac­
cording to the light condition of the
subject. The correct exposure can be
obtained by the following steps ;
^ Light Meter Aperture Scale
Guide Line
Needle
When the shutter dial is pre set to the desired speed : Read off the figure of
the aperture scale on the light meter indicator window where the needle rests.
Then set the lens aperture ring accordingly.
Follow the black and white guide lines, which are between the needle and the
aperture scale to determine the correct aperture reading. Between the needle
and the aperture scale are black and white guide line areas. To obtain the
correct aperture scale reading, read from the guide line area opposite the needle.
• For changing the sensitivity of the light meter, see page 14.
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