Canon QL19 - Manual (Page 26)

exposure, although the shutter ring is fully
turned, it indicates that the subject is either
too bright or too dark, beyond the limits of the
exposure meter Taking of pictures under such
a condition is not recommended.
As the shutter ring has two arrow marks, turn
the shutter ring so that adjustment can be
made in the direction of the arrow where the
needle of the viewfinder stays.
When the aperture is switched to the manual
aperture setting, the needle will stay to the
right corner
The intermediate points of the aperture stops
show F2 8, 11 from the right
If the film advance lever is not fully wound,
the shutter will not click although the shutter
button is pressed.
When the background is excessively bright
compared to the main subject, or in case taking
pictures against the light, there is always the
possibility that the main subject is under­
exposed Picture may be taken by lowering
the film speed index by one stop.
For instance, by setting the film speed at ASA
50 in case the ASA is 100 This procedure
should be regarded as an exception, as soon
as the picture is taken the film speed Index
should be returned to its original position In
case even this step is not applicable, switch
the aperture setting to manual. 17