Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta, Maxxum manual Full-Auto Basic Settings, Method Segment metering

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

The number of frames remaining is displayed in the viewfinder for the last 19 frames on the roll. This

countdown does not appear for non-DX-coded film.

You can not take more pictures on a roll than what is stated on the film cartridge.

Audio sound can be canceled (p 131).

• After taking picture, turn the camera off.

• After the camera is turned off, the frame counter remains displayed in the top data panel, but not in the rear navi- gation display.

• The frame counter in the top data panel disappears when the main switch is turned on.

Full-Auto Basic Settings

When the exposure-mode dial is set to , the functions in the table below are reset to the full-auto mode, and locked in order not to be changed.

Function

Full-Auto Settings

Page No.

 

 

 

Exposure mode

Program (P)

61

 

 

 

Metering mode

14-segment honeycomb-pattern

74

 

 

 

 

Autoflash, if the built-in flash is up.

 

Flash mode

(Pre-flash for red-eye reduction fires in

99

accordance with the position of the

 

 

 

flash-mode switch).

 

 

 

 

Focus mode

AF-A, Autofocus priority

46

 

 

 

AF area

Wide focus area

54

 

 

 

Drive mode

Single frame advance

87

 

 

 

Function

Full-Auto Settings

Page No.

 

 

 

Exposure

+/- 0.0EV

77

compensation

 

 

 

 

 

Flash

+/- 0.0EV

103

compensation

 

 

 

 

 

PA/PS creative

Cleared

62

program mode

 

 

 

 

 

Flash-metering

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration)

108

method

4-segment metering

 

 

 

 

When the exposure-mode dial is set to , the functions in the table above are reset to full-auto mode, and locked in order not to be changed. However, if Custom 24-2 (p. 178) is selected, these settings can be changed after the dial is set to .

The following items will not be reset when the exposure-mode dial is set to . Additional changes to these can be made after selecting

-Whether built-in flash fires or not

-Red-eye reduction

-Date and time imprinting

-Data memory

-Eye-start

-ISO setting

-Audio sound setting

-Custom function settings, except for custom functions 1, 20, 21, 22 and 23.

BASIC OPERATION

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Appendix Names of Parts Camera BodyControl Panel Navigation Display Top Data PanelQuick Operation ViewfinderSubject as desired If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yourSet the camera for automatic operation DownBatteries Installing the BatteriesClose the battery-chamber door DoorAttaching the Lens Battery Condition IndicatorsLens Removing the LensClose the back cover Loading FilmInsert film cartridge into the film chamber Slide the back-cover release and open the back coverPressing the Shutter-Release Button Handling the CameraHolding the Camera Raise the built-in flash Turn the main switch to onTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Full-Auto Basic Settings Method Segment meteringFocus Lock FocusingFocus Signals Focus is confirmedSpecial Focus Situations Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals If your subject is near a very bright object or areaAperture ISO Rewinding the FilmFlash Range Lens ShadowingManual Rewind Gently press the manual-rewind buttonLarge icon display Meter-index display Display SelectionDetailed display Exposure-history displayDetailed Display Large Icon DisplayMeter-Index Display Exposure-History DisplayVertical Display Operation DisplayPress the navigation display illu- minator Display Brightness and ContrastDisplay Illumination Display ContrastContinuous Autofocus C Focus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Single-Shot Autofocus SManual Focus MF Turn the focus-mode switch to MFAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses MF to AF AF/MF Control ButtonAF to MF Smooth Focusing Focus AreaWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWide Focus Area Picture Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localLocal Focus Area How to Lock the Wide Focus Area How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaTurn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock AF IlluminatorMode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode Turn either control dial to select the aperture Mode FlashPA/PS Mode Turn the rear control dial to change the apertureAperture Control Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed Shutter Control Metering in M Mode Manual Shift Select a desired shutter speed and apertureSegment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering Turn the metering-mode switch toSelectable Metering Spot MeteringCenter-Weighted Average Metering Exposure CompensationMeter Index Changing to 1/3 IncrementsIncrement ie +/-3.0EV Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EVWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Automatic Exposure Lock AELButton Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Spot MeteringBrightness-Distribution Display Open the control-panel door and press the ISO button Setting the ISO ManuallyTurn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Continuous DriveSELF-TIMER Open the control panel door and press the adjust buttonTurn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Exposure Bracketing0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV Normal -0.5EV +0.5EV -1.0EV +1.0EV Compensate the exposures as follows Number Exposures AdjustmentMultiple Exposure Turn the drive-mode lever toFlash Mode Switch FlashRED-EYE Reduction Rear Flash SyncSLOW-SHUTTER Sync Flash CompensationFlash Bracketing Accessory Flash Flash Metering Pre-flash meteringAttach the 5600HSD, 5400HS or 3600HSD and set it to HSS mode HIGH-SPEED SyncNormal Flash Wireless/Remote Flash Turn either control dial and select normal wireless or ratioDetach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash HSSWait until both flash units are fully charged Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash Additional Features PC TerminalOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Setting the Date/TimeDATE/TIME Imprinting Press the ADJ button DATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-START Using Eye-StartSlide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to on Changing the FormatTime Exposures Bulb Cover the viewfinder with the eyepiece capDEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Press the depth-of-field preview buttonDiopter Adjustment SETTING/CANCELLING the Audio