Take The Picture - Canon EOS 1 Instructions Manual

1 2
Correct exposure indicator
1 Indicates correct exposure
2 Indicates more than 3 stops overex-
posure
3 Indicates more than 3 stops underex-
posure
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Take the picture.

• The set exposure compensation amount is not canceled even if the main
switch is set to
If CF No. 6 is used to set the exposure compensation amount in 1/2-stop or 1/3-stop incre-
ments, the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder display and in the LCD panel appear
as shown below.
T
v
3 3
1-1/2 stops under
3
.
ONE SHOT
2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3
0 0
Exposure Compensation
• The exposure level indicator and expo-
sure compensation symbol are dis-
played in the viewfinder, and the com-
pensation amount is displayed in the
LCD panel's exposure level indicator.
• In the LCD panel, "+" indicates overex-
posure and "–" indicates underexpo-
sure relative to the camera's meter
reading.
• In the viewfinder display, overexpo-
sure and underexposure are indicated
respectively by exposure compensa-
tion amounts above and below the tri-
angle index at the center of the scale.
• After setting the desired compensation
amount, it is recommended to set the
quick control dial switch to
vent accidental alteration of the setting.
• To cancel the exposure compensation,
operate the quick control dial to return
the exposure level indicator to the zero
( ) position.
T
v
3 3
1-1/3 stops under
to pre-
ONE SHOT
2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3
0 0
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