Mamiya 6MF manual body 2. Be sure to set the exposure compensa- tion scale to

1.Align “A” on the shutter speed dial with the white line index mark on the camera

body.

2.Be sure to set the exposure compensa- tion scale to 0.

3.Set the aperture to the desided “f” number according to conditions

4.When the shutter release button is slightly touched, an LED indicating proper exposure will automatically light in the view- finder. When ” A ” LED blinks, it indicates over-exposure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller exposure until an LED indicates proper expsure.

•Blinking “LT’indicates under-exposure: rotate the aperture ring until the LED stops blinking to increase exposure.

*Illuminating “LT”indicates that the shutter is sat for a relatively long exposure from between 1I to 4 seconds.

When taking pictures at such slow speeds. be careful not to move or vibrate the camera. Either open the aperture for a higher shutter speed, or use a tripod, or use a flash.

•Under AE (automatic exposure) or AEL ~ (AE lock). the LED display in the viewfinder will continue to operate as long as the shutter re- lease button is touched slightly. When you take your linger off the button, the LEDs will ~ go out.

Rotate the shutter speed dial until “AEL” aligns with the white index mark on the camera body.

Position the important part of your subject in the central square of the viewfinder - this will establish the correct exposure. Then touch the shutter release button slightly and an LED will light indicating the correct expo- sure. After making any necessary adjust- ments to the aperture, press completely for your exposure. Even when light quality is variable, an optimum exposure is possible. If you cannot get close enough to your sub- ject for another meter reading, make substi- tute measurements by pointing the camera to light and dark areas and calculate a mean exposure value or try taking a reading off your palm.

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