Canon FT QL - Shutter and Aperture Adjustment

Shutter and Aperture Adjustment
Exposures are adjusted by the shutter and aperture. The
shutter controls the exposure time and the aperture con¬
trols the amount of incoming light. The Canon FT uses
the zero-adjustment coupled meter, a very simple method
of obtaining proper exposures.
Shutter Speed Dial
Adjust the shutter speed by turning the shutter speed
dial to the desired index number. The index on the dial
shows the denominators of 1/1000sec., 1/500sec., etc.
■ The shutter speed dial does not revolve between the
indexes " B ” and "X
■ Be sure to set the index at a position where the click-
stop catches. In case of "B" index, adjust it to the
white dot just below the "B" index.
■ “ B " indicates bulb exposure, and is used when making
exposures of more than one second. When the shutter
speed dial is set at “B", the shutter remains open as
long as the shutter release button is pressed.
■ When time exposure is necessary to make an exposure
over an extended time, first set the shutter speed dial
at " B ". Keep the shutter release button pressed, and
turn the time lock lever to "L". The shutter remains
open even if the finger is removed from the button.
When the lever is returned to "A", the shutter closes.
■ Time exposure is also possible by using the lockable
cable release.