BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING]

Using theApperture-Priority
AE ModeWhen the desired apertureis selected, an appropriate
shutter speed isautomatically set by thecamera for a properexposure.

1

Set the lens aperture ring to thedesired f-stop.

2

Turn the shutter speed dial to b
while holding down the shutter
speed dial lock button.

● The shutter speed dialcan be released from b
to another position in
the same manner asstep 2 .
● See page 49 for the Metered Manual Mode.
● The Aperture-Priority AE Mode does not operate unless the AE Pentaprism Finder
672 is attached.
● When the shutter speed dial is set to b without attaching the AE Pentaprism Finder
672, the shutter speed will be set at 1/30 of a second.

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Using the Multi (6)Segment MeteringMode
In the Multi (6)-Segment
Metering Mode, the meteringsystem automaticallymeasures light in six
different zones, enablingproper exposure value in awide variety of normal andadverse lighting conditions.

● The Center-Weighted Metering
Mode and Spot Metering Modeare also available in thiscamera. See page 55 and 56
for more details.
● When the lens is stopped
down, the exposure
metering mode is set toCenter-Weighted Metering
Mode even if the meteringmode selector is set to Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode.

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Set the metering mode selector
to K.

L is displayed in the viewfinder.

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Multi (6)-Segment Metering
This camera incorporates a highprecision six-segment TTL
metering system. Light values
are measured in six segments
within the image field, enablingan optimal exposure to be madeunder a variety of lighting
conditions. With conventional
averaged metering systems, underexposure of the subject results fromthe brightness of the background affecting the overall metering. Withmulti (6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six
zones within the image field and uses these measurements to choose
an exposure that will not underexpose the subject. The multi (6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene
to automatically compensate for high-contrast and other difficult
lighting conditions. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results withease.

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Holding the Camera● To reduce the camera
shake, support your bodyor the camera on a solid
object- a table, tree, or awall for instance.
● When using an ultratelephoto lens, a tripod thatis heavier than the total
weight of the camera andlens is recommended to
avoid the camera shake.

Camera held horizontally

Camera held vertically

For best results, be sure to
hold the camera correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
Hold the camera firmly, with yourleft hand supporting the camera
and lens as shown in theillustrations. While taking apicture, hold your breath andgently depress the shutter
release button. (Sudden force on
the shutter release button willcause camera shake, making thepicture blurred.)

Although there are individual differences among
photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand heldcamera is the inverse of the focal length.
For example, 1/75 of a second when the focal length is 75mm, and 1/150 of a second when it is 150 mm. A tripod
should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.
When the tripod is used, use of an optional Cable Release isrecommended.

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Taking a Picture

The viewfinder appears as illustrated below. You can use ➀ or ➁ forfocusing.
➀ Microprism field
Turn the focusing ring until theimage on the microprismappears sharp and crisp.

● Adjust the diopter before
use if the view from theviewfinder is not clear. See
page 33.

➁ Matte field
Turn the focusing ring until theimage on the matte fieldappears sharp and crisp.

● An interchangeable focusing
screen is available. See
page 70.

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While looking through theviewfinder, turn the focusing ringto the right or left until the imageappears sharp and crisp.

1In focus

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Out of focus

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING]● You can also display theindicators in the viewfinder
by pressing the memory
lock button h instead ofdepressing the shutter
release button halfway
down. This is useful when
you are using a Cable
Release.
However, if you press thememory lock button h in
the Aperture-Priority AE
Mode, the memory lockfunction is set. Press thememory lock button hagain before taking apicture.

2Depress the shutter release button halfway
down. The shutter speed and film counterindicator are displayed in the viewfinder.

3

Cock the shutter.

4

Depress the shutter release button fully.

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When the shutter is in theuncocked position, the film
advance indicator o appears on
the LCD panel.
● Do not try to cock theshutter when o is not
displayed on the LCDpanel.

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