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Using Built·ln Exposure Meter
The Canon TL provides the most accurate light
measure-
ment possible with it's unique TTL (Through -The-Lens)
sys-
tem
_
The CdS photocell of the exposure meter is placed in
the closest position to the beam -spl itting condenser lens
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The semi -spot meter reading system enables accurate
measurement of the main subject even in counter-light
conditions
_
The rectangular frame in the viewfinder rep-
resents the light measurement area of the CdS photocell.
Place the main subject within this frame and measure the
intensity of light so as to obtain the proper exposure
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Film Speed Setting
Set the
ASA/
DIN film speed scale to the speed of the
film being used_
Film speeds are normally shown on the
film box cover
and/
or explanatory sheet_
Lift and turn the film speed set r ing around the shutter
speed dial.
If the film is ASA
100,
for example
,
make
the correct setting by showing 100 in the small window
_
• The following film speeds may be used
:
(32) (40)
(64) (80)
(1
25) (160)
(250) (320)
(500) (640)
ASA
25·
• 50·
•
100 •
•
200
•
• 400
·
. 800
DIN
15· • 18· •
21·
•
24·
•
2
7· .
30
(16)(1
7)
(19) (20)
(22) (23)
(25) (26)
(28) (29)
(1000)
(1
250)
(2000)
• 1600 •
33 •
(31) (32)
(34)
Figures in parentheses represent intermediate film speeds
.
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