Canon A-1 User Manual

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may be better to use the exposure memory

switch as explained on the next page or

manual override.

The exposure compensation dial can also be

used to correct exposure in multiple ex-

posures as explained later.

Usable Range of Exposure Compensation

Dial According to ASA Rating
ASA6:

1/4••1/2••1

ASA12:

1/4••1/2••1••2

ASA25-3200:

1/4••1/2••1••2••4

ASA6400:

1/2••1••2••4

ASA12800:

1••2••4

Once you have made an exposure correction

on a specific frame using the exposure com-

pensation dial, do not forget to reset the dial

to its original setting. Otherwise, all follow-

ing frames will be incorrectly exposed.