Set the asa/iso film speed, Hold the camera and point it at the subject – Nikon FM2 User Manual

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Set the ASA/ISO film
speed.

Lift the ASA/ISO film speed ring ® and
rotate it in either direction until the red

ASA/ISO film speed indicator ® is oppo

site the ASA/ISO film speed indication in

use. Unless the film speed is set correctly,

you cannot obtain correct exposure. For

film speeds not indicated in the ASA/ISO
film speed dial®, refer to page 18.

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.