Canon ZOOM 8-3 - Manual (Page 23)

TAKING PICTURES
(2) Holding the camera in both hands, the camera is
supported by the right hand which is on the hand
grip. The left hand is under the lens barrel to op­
erate zooming ring, and the forefinger of the right
hand manipulates the exposure lever.
TAKING PICTURES
(1) Take off the lens cap.
(2) Wind the spring motor fully.
Do this after every exposure, no matter how
short the photo was.
(3) Choose the most appropriate running speed
and adjust the speed dial figure accordingly.
(4) Set the film speed (ASA or DIN) to the shut­
ter speed on the Exposure Meter Adjustment
Dial.
(5) Face the camera toward the subject. Turn the
aperture ring and match the meter needle to
the index mark in the viewfinder.
(6) Focus and have the split-image in perfect align­
ment at the maximum focal length (42.5 mm).
(7) Compose your picture by rotating the zooming
ring.
(8) Holding the camera correctly while looking
through the eyepiece, press the shutter lever.
(9) For photographing a picture title, an accessory
Close-Up Lens 450 is available.
NOTE;
When photographing with your eyes away from
the viewfinder eyepiece...in shooting title for your
motion picture or in panning when the camera is
on a tripod... take care that no strong rays of
light reflect on the eyepiece.
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