Canon 814XL - Manual (Page 40)

Checking the Exposure Indicator
When pressing the shutter release lever one step,
the light meter circuit is turned on and the ex­
posure indication window in the viewfinder will
light. If there is no red mark in the indication win­
dow you have the correct exposure. In that case,
press the shutter release lever one step further.
The number in the window shows which aper­
ture is set. Read this number by looking at the in­
dex in the exposure indication window.
* In dim light, obtaining the correct exposure
may take a little more time.
Shooting
After confirming the exposure, release the shut­
ter. Avoid pulling it in one quick jerk or the begin­
ning of the film may be incorrectly exposed.
* Please release the shutter smoothly.
Over/Under Exposure Warning
If the red mark is indicated in the exposure
indication window the exposure must be cor­
rected. If f/45 is indicated next to the red mark,
you have overexposure. When this happens,
set the shutter opening angle at the ■JoJ-setting.
If the red indication still does not go out, attach
an ND filter to the lens.
* We recommend the Canon Filter ND 4 or ND 8