Specifications

1. A particular shutter speed that is required and beyond the coupling range of the meter e.g. 4 sec.
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2. Exposure compensation.
3. "B" ("Time" exposures longer than that possible in the auto mode).
4. Flash synchronization ("X").
CAUTION: GET INTO THE HABIT OF IMMEDIATELY RETURNING THE SHUTTER SPEED DIAL
TO THE "AUTO" POSITION AFTER USING THE MANUAL MODE TO AVOID POSSIBLE FUTURE
INCORRECT EXPOSURES
(Fig. 40).
Manual Shutter Operation:
Since the "X" (1/ l00 sec.) position employs a mechanical shutter, it is usable even when the batteries are
dead. Setting the shutter speed dial to the "X" position whenever loading the camera with film or operating
the shutter in an unload camera will also save unnecessary battery drain.
DEPTH OF FIELD
Depth of field designates the nearest and furthest limits of the area that will be sharp in the picture in front
of and beyond the subject. Depth of field is controlled by the f/stop. The larger the lens opening (f/stop),
the shallower is the depth of field. The smaller the lens opening, the greater the depth of field will become
(Fig. 41, 42).
Visible check in the viewfinder:
Set the lens at selected lens opening on the F stop ring. Depress the shutter release button half way and
observe the subject through viewfinder. This will enable you to preview the area of sharpness in the picture
before shooting.
Depth of Field Scale:
The depth of field scale indicates (after focusing) the approximate area that will be sharp in the picture.
Locate on the depth of field scale the corresponding pair of f/stop figures. The distance between these two
f/stop figures on the focusing ring will be the area of sharpness in your picture
(Fig. 43).
THE SELF-TIMER:
This device, when set, trips the shutter mechanism after a delay of 7-12 seconds. It is necessary if the
photographer wishes to be in the picture, and is useful for tripping the shutter at a slow shutter speed if a
cable release is not available.
When using the self-timer the camera must of course be mounted on a tripod, or a solid support of some
kind. To operate, move the self-timer lever counterclockwise as far as it will go. Advance the film
transport lever. Upon pressing the shutter release button the self timer mechanism will start to operate (Fig.
44, 45). If the self-timer is used in the "Auto" mode, turn the viewfinder blind lever clock wise, closing the
viewfinder system and thereby preventing extraneous light from influencing the metering system
(Fig. 46).
USING ELECTRONIC FLASH: