8. Preliminary Checklist (Before loading film)
A basic checklist of points and basic procedures to confirm before embarking on a shoot is listed below. When you plan an important photographing session, it is essential to test your camera to ensure the unit and other equipment is in good working order. This includes not only checking these points described below but also taking test pictures with the camera, together with the accessories to be used for the shoot.
1. Activate the main switch:
Switch the main power switch on the camera back to ON position.
2. Observe the LCD panel in the viewfinder:
Lightly press the shutter release button, and carefully watch the LCD panel in the viewfinder to see if indications respond properly to the aperture ring or shutter speed dial adjustments, or respond spontaneously to the various brightness of the scene pointed by the camera.
3. Test shutter action:
To activate the shutter without loading a roll of film, activate the LCD in the viewfinder by lightly pressing the shutter button, then press on the multiple exposure (ME) button on the camera rear cover.
4.In case the shutter does not operate, check the following:
a.Battery status
b.The main switch
c.If the lens is mounted correctly
If the lens is not securely locked on the camera body, the light- shielding curtain will remain activated and the shutter will be locked. Remount the lens correctly and lock it in to position.
5.Other points to check:
(1)Is the exposure compensation dial set to the "0" position? If not, set the dial back to "0", or incorrect exposures may result. Do not forget to turn the exposure compensation dial back to the original "0" position after exposure compensated shooting.
(2)Is the AE L mode cancelled? If it is activated the AE L mark appears on the LCD in the viewfinder. Once you press the AE L button located below the rapid wind lever, it maintains the metered brightness level for 5 continuous minutes. Be aware that the
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