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AEC: AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL PHOTOGRAPHY (Light Metering at Full Lens Opening)
This method is commonly used when pictures are taken under the AEC system w i t h a n AR lens having the AE mark.
1.Set Your Camera to AE Mark.
Turn the Aperture Ring (12) and bring the AE Mark (4) in line with the index point. The AE lock will click into position.
2. Determine Shutter Speed.
Turn the Shutter Speed Dial (20), select a reading on the Shutter Speed Scale (19) suitable for your subject and bring it in line with the index mark. In normal circum- stances, it is convenient to set the shutter speed to 1/125 sec. for outdoor shooting and 1/30 sec. for indoor
3.Look Through Viewfinder.
Train your camera at the subject, look through the viewfinder, focus the lens, frame your subject and look at the Meter Needle (49) in
the viewfinder. If the meter needle is not aligned with the upper or lower red mark (exposure limit mark), You will always be able to secure correct exposure.
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