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Manual Aperture Control
The aperture can be manually controlled by switching the aperture
control ring to "MANUAL" and turning it in the direction of the
arrow.
In manual operation, any desired f/stop can be set by turn¬
ing the ring while looking at the f/stop scale inside the viewfinder.
The smallest aperture opening is f/22( i.e., the position of the red
mark on the right side.
Use this method when shooting against
the light or when you wish to stress high-key or low-key effects.
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The exposure meter needle moves, even in the case of manual
operation, only when the mercury batteries are loaded.
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Open one and a half f/stop further when you shift the filming
speed selector from "18" to "SLOW MOTION".
Fadings
Fadings are used to show the elapse of time or a change in scene,
for instance, when the scene on the stage changes at the end of
a theme.
You can perform fade-ins and fade-outs with the combined use of
the aperture control ring and a neutral density (ND) filter.
Use
a tripod when you perform fadings.
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Attach an ND filter over the lens.
By using an ND filter and
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making a larger difference between the proper f/stop and the
minimum f/stop of f/22, fadings can be performed smoothly and
effectively.
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Confirm the proper f/stop by aiming the camera at the subject
^ with the aperture control ring set at "AUTO".
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Switch over the aperture control ring to "MANUAL".
Turn the
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aperture control ring from the minimum f/stop to proper f/stop
in the case of fade-in, and from the proper to minimum f/stops
in the case of fade-out.
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Fading times of 1-1.5 seconds for a fast changing scene, and
2-3 seconds for a slower changing scene are advisable.
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