Using The Light Meter - Canon 7 How To Use Manual

Using The Light Meter

When the light meter is faced in the direction of the subject, the
needle in the light meter indicator window moves according to the
light condition of the subject. The correct exposure can be obtained
by following these steps:
When the shutter dial is preset to the desired speed: Read off the
figure of aperture scale on the light meter indicator window where
the needle rests' Then set the lens aperture ring accordingly.
Follow the black and white guide lines, which are between the
needle and the aperture scale, to determine the correct aperture
reading' between the needle and the aperture scale are black and
white guide line areas. To obtain the correct aperture scale reading,
read from the guide line area opposite the needle. For changing the
sensitivity of the light meter (see page 15).
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