Zenith 12 - Using the Exposure Meter

Using the Meter
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Over-exposure
Having focused on the
subject set the Lens
Aperture Ring [9] in the
middle of the range (say
f/8) and press the
Shutter Release Button
[3] about half-way. This
wilt switch on the meter
and one of two red lights
on the right-hand side of
the viewing frame will
Under-exposure
come on. If it is the
upper one this indicates
over-exposure and the
Aperture Ring [9] should
be turned clockwise thus
reducing the amount of
light reaching the film.
Should the lower light
come on it indicates
under-exposure and the
Aperture Ring [9] should
Correct' exposure
be turned anti-clockwise.
Turn until both fights
flash rapidly in sequence
- this is the correct
exposure.
If it is not possible to get
both fights flashing in
sequence even at the
end of the range of the
Aperture Ring [9] then
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