CONTENTS

Foreword

 

7

Preparation for use

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8

Installing the battery

 

8

Removing the battery

 

9

Checking the battery

 

9

Loading the film

 

10

Prior to shooting

 

11

Operation of camera controls

 

12

Setting the film speed

 

12

Setting the shutter speed

 

13

Setting the aperture

 

14

Film-advance lever

 

14

Frame counter

 

15

Shutter release button lock

 

15

Self-timer

 

16

Memory lock

 

16

Unloading film

 

17

Holding the camera

 

18

Shutter release operation

 

19

Operation via cable release

 

19

Focusing

 

20

Infrared photography

 

22

Film-plane indicator

 

22

Depth of field

 

23

Depth-of-field preview button

 

23

Depth-of-field indicators

 

24

Exposure measurement

26

Automatic shutter speed selection

26

Manual shutter speed selection

28

Exposure control

29

Metering range

30

High-contrast lighting situations

30

Stop-down exposure measurement

32

Exposure compensation adjustments

34

EV range of the camera

35

Flash synchronization

38

Mirror lockup

39

Tips on camera care

40

Changing the lens

42

Coupling lever lock/release operation

43

Accessories

44

Features/specifications

46

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