Specifications

Note:
1. With normal use, the battery should last about one year.
2. It is necessary to take special precautions with the battery when you are shooting
in temperatures below 0°C (32° F}.
3. Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for about three weeks
or longer.
5. Learning to Operate Basic Control
Make sure the main switch is on "A."
Note: Turn the main switch to "L''to prevent accidental shutter
release or battery drain whenever you are not using the camera.
Turn the film advance lever in the direction of the arrow until
it stops. You may turn it in one continuous stroke or in
several short strokes. When film is loaded, this will advance
it to the next frame.
The AE- 1 PROGRAM has a two-step shutter button.
Press it halfway to turn the meter on and to get a
display in the viewfinder. Gently squeeze it all the way
down to release the shutter. You cannot release the
shutter again until the film is advanced. Never apply
excessive force or jab the shutter button. Pressing it
gently only with your finger tip. This is important step
for getting sharp picture, as most blur images are
result of users' own mistake.
6) Setting the Film Speed