Selecting the proper film speed setting is important in order to properly expose your film.
Different steps are required to use a film camera rather than a digital camera. One of the most important steps is to set the camera's settings to match the speed of the film you are using. Doing so will allow your camera to make the correct light meter readings. If the camera isn't set to the proper setting, the film will either be overexposed or underexposed. By properly adjusting the film speed setting on your Canon AE1 Program camera, you can ensure that you are taking properly exposed pictures.
Instructions
1. Select your film. When the AE1 Program was manufactured, film was measured in ASA values. After film speed measurements were standardized internationally, the name was changed from ASA to ISO. ASA and ISO values are equivalent. This is important to know because film sold today will be measured in ISO, but the AE1 Program shows ASA.
2. Load the film. You can open the film compartment by pulling upward on the film rewind knob. The film rewind knob is located on the left side on the top of the camera. Remember to note the film speed.
3. Set the film speed. The film speed dial is located beneath the film rewind knob. To change the film speed, hold down the silver button next to the film speed dial and rotate it until the speed of the film you are using is aligned with the green mark.
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