Minolta dimage7 Flash Compensation, Flash Range, Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash Unit

RECORDING MODE

FLASH COMPENSATION

The flash output can be controlled by ±2 Ev in 1/3 Ev increments. Flash compensation is set in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). If the flash compensation is set to any value other than 0.0, the flash- compensation indicator will appear on the monitors and data panel.

Shooting tips

When using the fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject’s face caused by bright illumi- nation or direct sunlight, flash compensation can be used to change the ratio between the high- lights and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev set- ting, the shadows will receive less light than with normal fill-flash and be harder, but will bring out subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash. Increasing the flash output by using a positive Ev setting will soften and can even nearly eliminate shadows.

Positive compensation

No compensation

Negative compensation

FLASH RANGE

For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 40). When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set at 200. The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide- angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

ISO setting	Flash range (wide angle)				Flash range (telephoto)
AUTO	0.5m	~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~		12.5 ft.)	0.5m	~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
100	0.5m	~ 2.7m	(1.6 ft. ~	8.8 ft.)	0.5m	~ 2.1m	(1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)
200	0.5m	~ 3.8m	(1.6 ft. ~	12.5 ft.)	0.5m	~ 3.0m	(1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
400	0.5m	~ 5.4m	(1.6 ft. ~	17.6 ft.)	0.5m	~ 4.2m	(1.6 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.)
800	0.5m	~ 7.6m	(1.6 ft. ~	25 ft.)	0.5m	~ 6.0m	(1.6 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.)

ATTACHING A MINOLTA ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be mounted on the camera. See page 138 for a list of compatible flash units.

Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown.

Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.

•Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use. Replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts.

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