Canon F1-N Brochure & Specs

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16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering 16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed.2. Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject.3. Unlock the stop-down slide. To do this, push it in and then release it; the slidewill unlock and its red line can be seen. The aperture needle will disappearfrom view with the stop-down slide extended.4. Turn the aperture ring (or shutter dial) until the meter needle is aligned withthe stopped-down metering/battery check index. Choose a slower speed if themeter needle rests below the index, or a.faster speed if the meter needle restsabove the index.Notes:• You can also set the aperture first and then turn the shutter dial until themeter needle aligns with the index. However, since intermediate settings onthe shutter dial cannot be used, minor exposure adjustments must be madewih the lens’ aperture ring.• The height of the stopped-down metering index is equivalent to one-halff/stop.32