Canon FT - Metering Lever Operation; Exposure Averaging Technique

• When ASA 25 / 01N 15 appear in the small windows ,
this is as far as the film speed set ring turns to the left.
White dots at the right end read ASA 2000 and 01 N 34 .
Metering Lever
The exposure can be properly measured by pressing the
metering lever towards the lens.
The
metering lever can be fixed for continuous light meas·
urement by pressing it towards the lens after setting the
metering lever lock at "L" position. If the lock is returned
to its original position (white dot) the metering lever will
return to its original position.
• Correct exposure value cannot be obtained unless the
metering lever is pressed.
• With the fixing of the metering lever, telephoto lenses
can
be conveniently handled. Also when shooting subjects
with different light intensities, continuous light measure·
ment is possible.
• Due to the characteristics of the CdS photocell, the
movement of the meter needle may occasionally become
slow , owing to changes in the degree of light .
• When ' not using the camera, attach the lens cap so as to
prevent unnecessary consumption of the mercury battery .
How to "Average" Exposures
When measuring a subject with greatly differing dark and
bright parts, take two measurements, one each of the dark
and bright parts . Then obtain the average value and set
the fj stop or shutter speed accordingly.
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