Mamiya 7 II manual Taking Photographs, AE Automatic Exposure Photography, Setting the film speed

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Taking Photographs

AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography

The aperture priority metering device is incorporated into the rangefinder system. The correct shutter speed for the preselected aperture will automatically be determined.

1. Align "A" on the shutter speed dial.

Align "A" on the shutter speed dial with the white line index mark on the camera body.

2. Setting the film speed.

Set the film speed by lifting up the outer rim of the shut- ter speed dial and rotate it until the correct ISO value appears in the window.

3. Set the aperture.

To set the diaphragm to a desired aperture, rotate the aperture ring “A” until the appropriate figure is aligned with the central red index line “B”.

*Click stops are provided at each engraved aperture number but the diaphragm can be set also for intermediate stops.

*At A or AEL, the dial is locked. The lock can be released by pressing the AE lock release button in the center of dial.

4. Half-pressing the shutter button.

When the shutter release button is slightly touched, an LED indicating proper exposure will automatically light in the viewfinder.

When it is depressed all the way, the shutter is released and an exposure is made.

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Mamiya 7 II Taking Photographs, AE Automatic Exposure Photography, Align a on the shutter speed dial, Set the aperture