Canon F1-N manual Stopped-down Fixed-index Metering

16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN

16.2Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering

1.Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed.

2.Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject.

3.Unlock the stop-down slide. To do this, push it in and then release it; the slide will unlock and its red line can be seen. The aperture needle will disappear from view with the stop-down slide extended.

4.Turn the aperture ring (or shutter dial) until the meter needle is aligned with the stopped-down metering/battery check index. Choose a slower speed if the meter needle rests below the index, or a.faster speed if the meter needle rests above the index.

Notes:

•You can also set the aperture first and then turn the shutter dial until the meter needle aligns with the index. However, since intermediate settings on the shutter dial cannot be used, minor exposure adjustments must be made wih the lens’ aperture ring.

•The height of the stopped-down metering index is equivalent to one-half f/stop.

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