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A yellow LCD display inside the viewfinder shows the shutter speed and triangle symbols indicating over or under exposure.
The pattern of the sensitive area remains the same for both the normal and panorama formats. It occupies a central area of approximately 20 x 30 mm (vertically x horizontally) and is suitable for readings with the camera in both the horizontal and vertical positions. Normal photographic precautions and practices apply when taking an exposure reading in either manual or automatic mode with regard to the tonal value of the chosen metered area, the effect of bright skies in landscapes, the contrast range of the scene, back light situations, etc.
Automatic | ░30, 31░ |
1.If set within the manual speed range, turn the shut- ter speed selector dial to align A against the index on the camera body. It will click into position.
2.Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the meter.
3.Adjust the aperture setting according to the signals in the viewfinder to ensure the exposure will be within the metering range as in the table.
Ensure you check this information when using automatic mode in case the lighting conditions are beyond the range of the meter/camera settings for the sensitivity of the film in use. This might happen when using a fast film in very bright conditions or a slow film in poor lighting conditions, for example.
In automatic mode, the longest exposure possible is 4 seconds.
Holding the shutter release button halfway down will lock the exposure reading. When the shutter release button returns to its normal position, the camera continues to measure light for approximately 10 seconds.
The camLCD and viewLCD will also show the Tv value (shutter speed) for that particular exposure setting in ½ EV steps.
A flashing shutter speed indicates light meter out of range (too dark or too bright scene).
Manual | ░32, 33░ |
1.If set at A, depress the shutter speed control lock button. At the same time, turn the shutter speed control to any desired shutter speed except A or B by aligning it against the index. You can then turn the shutter speed control without having to press the
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