Canon FT - Built-In Exposure Meter Guide; Setting Film Speed for Metering

Using Built-In Exposure Meter
The Canon FJ provides the most acc urate light measure-
ment possible with its unique TTL (Through-The-Lens) sys-
tem_
The CdS photocell of the exposure meter is placed in
the closest position to the beam-splitting condenser lens_
The semi - spot meter reading system enables accurate
measurement of the main subject even in counter-light
conditions_ The rectangular frame in the viewfinder rep-
resents the light measurement area of the CdS photocell.
Place the main subject within this frame and measure the
intensity of light so as to obtain the proper exposure .
Film Speed Setting
Set the ASA/ DIN film speed scale to the speed of the
film being used. Film speeds are normally shown on the
film box cover and / or explanatory sheet .
Lift and turn the film speed set ring around the s hutter
speed dia l. If the film is ASA 100, for example , make
the correct setting by showing 100 in the small window .
• The following film speeds may be used :
(32) (40) (64) (8 0) (125) (160) (250) (3 20 ) (500) (640)
ASA 25· • 50· . 100 • . 200· • 400 .• 800
DIN 15· • 18 · . 21 · • 24 · . 27 · • 30
16
( 16 ) (17) ( 19 ) (20) (22) (23) (2 5) (2 6) (28) (2 9)
(1000) (1 250) (2000)
• 1600 .
33 .
(31) (3 2) (34)
Figures in parentheses repres e nt intermediate film speeds.