Determining the exposure – Canon AT 1 User Manual

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Determining the Exposure

Turn the camera toward the subject and

look into the viewfinder to insure that the

meter needle swings and rests still somewhere

between the upper and lower exposure

metering index marks. Then, turn the shutter

speed dial and/or the aperture ring until the

circular aperture needle bisects the meter

needle. These are the steps for getting the

correct exposure. On most occasions, it is

more convenient to predetermine the shutter

speed then turn the aperture ring.

The upper and lower halves each express half

an f/stop gradation; the full width of the