Nikon 1683, FM2 Body only Set the ASAIISO film speed, Hold the camera and point It at the subject

15 Set the ASAIISO film

• speed.

Lift the ASA/ISO film speed ring CD and rotate it in either direction until the red ASAIISO film speed indicator ® is oppo- site the ASAIISO film speed indication in use. Unless the film speed is set correctly, you cannot obtain correct exposure. For film speeds not indicated in the ASAIISO film speed dial ®, refer to page 18.

16 Hold the camera and

• point It at the subject.

Basic holding posture: Use your left hand to cradle the camera, with your fingers wrapped around the lens and the elbow propped against your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder. Use your right hand 's index finger to depress the shutter release button and your thumb to wind the film advance lever. Wrap the other fingers of your right hand around the camera body. You can adapt this basic posture to both horizontal and ver- tical format shooting . To hold the camera steady, it is advisable to lean on or against something strong and stable (e.g., a wall). Also, you can look through the viewfinder with the right or left eye, with the other eye closed or open.

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