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Problem
Cause Remedy
Exposure error Lighting conditions changed after mirror In changing lighting conditions, avoid mirror
lockup lock to let camera's auto systems work until
shutter trips
Strong extraneous light entering viewing hood Swing up view-finder magnifier, avoid direct light
(especially with fluorescent tubes) incidence, close view-finder hood in difficult
lighting conditions; if necessary, use other
viewfinder attachment
Warnings on viewfinder or handgrip display Meter the light before every exposure and
went unheeded watch warnings
Photo incorrectly exposed with preflash metering Strong extraneous light Avoid direct incident light; close view-finder hood
in difficult lighting conditions; if necessary, use
other view-finder attachment
Camera does not focus automatically Subject too low in contrast Take substitute reading on more contrasty suject
Exceeded measuring range at same distance
Camera gives wrong distance settings in Heavy extraneous light Avoid extraneous light – e.g. close view-finder
AF mode hood or use other view-finder attachment
1 – 2 pictures remain unexposed at the end Film insufficiently wound up during insertion Wind up film until arrow mark points to index
of film
Note
If the camera shows an unusual behavior, first
check whether a custom function (such as
self-timer) might be activated or if some default
settings might have been changed.
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