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MEdiA LOAn
MEdiuM fOrMAT fiLM CAMErAS
FoCUS
While looking through the viewfinder turn the focus
ring until your subject comes into focus. An alternative
way of setting the focus is to measure or estimate the
distance from the camera to the subject and turn to
that number of feet or meters on the focus ring.
LighT MeTer
Some of the Pentax 6x7’s have a built in light meter.
To turn on the light meter remove the lens cap. Set
the exposure by rotating the aperture ring (f stop) of
the lens until the needle is in the center position of the
meter. It is always a good idea to have a separate light
meter from the one in the camera as well.
SeTTing The iSo (aLSo CaLLed aSa) and
ShUTTer SPeed
Lift the outer ring on the shutter speed dial (left of
the camera), and rotate it until the ASA/ISO number
of your film is on the orange arrow. Set the shutter
speed by turning the shutter speed dial. Generally
you should use a tripod if the shutter speed is slower
than 1/30th of a second, but it is recommended to use
a tripod for 1/60th of a second and below due to mirror
slap and shutter vibration.
