Manual Lens Settings

There may be times when you wish to set the lens openings manually instead of using the electric eye. An example of this outdoors would be when the subject is extremely light and is against a dark background. To expose the subject properly, step up close and take an electric-eye reading of the subject only. Note the position of the Exposure Indicator on the scale.

Then step back to the picture-taking position and turn the Lens Opening Control Ring to the Manual Opening Area and set the Exposure Indicator to the desired number. Be sure to return the ring to the EE setting for regular electric-eye pictures. Manual lens openings must be used for flash pictures, also. Instructions for determining the proper opening to use for flash will be found on pages 23 and 24 .