Manual Canon A-1 (page 6 of 105) (English)

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AE functions is also possible.

Shutter priority AE is especially useful

in action photography, aperture priority AE

in still photography. The programmed AE

mode, in which the camera controls both

aperture and shutter speed for correct

exposure, is good for general use and is the

easiest mode for beginners. These three AE

modes along with exclusive flash AE, are

performed with an FD lens set at “A” for all

the benefits of full aperture metering.

Stopped-down AE, in which the shutter

speed is automatically set, allows automatic

exposure with non-FD lenses and accessories

and is a big advantage in close-ups and photo-

micrography. And since all AE inputs have

been consolidated into the AE mode selector

and the AT dial, the operation of only these

two controls suffices to set the camera for

any one of the five AE modes.

For complete control for exposure cor-

rection or special effects, manual operation

is a simple matter of moving the FD lens

aperture ring from the “A” mark while the

shutter speed is set on the AT dial. The A-1

will even provide you with an exposure

readout as a basis for your exposure

adjustment.

Exposure Compensation

Along with the wide selection of AE modes,

the A-1 has two controls for wide-range

exposure compensation. These are the

exposure compensation dial for stepped

exposure correction between ±2 f/stops and

an exposure memory switch for temporary

correction. For special techniques such as

low- and high-key shots, contre-jour photo-

graphy, multiple exposures and flash photo-

graphy, you pros will find quick response in

the A-1. Even in AE, you have complete

control over the image results.

Field-of-view-only Viewfinder

This viewfinder is one of the A-1's most

unusual features. In the classic sense of the

word, this bright viewfinder shows only the

field of view for easiest focusing and com-

posing.

Using any one of three ways to take an

exposure preview, you will activate a

compact LED digital readout which clearly

conveys shutter speed, aperture, flash and

manual operation signals, a bulb indication,

improper exposure warnings and a mal-

function warning. The viewfinder readout is

below and out of the way of the field of

view, and the LED's are clearly legible with

no need for extra illumination even in very

bad light.

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