Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Special Focus Situations, Flash Signals

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FOCUSING

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus lock (p. 29) or manual focus (p. 48). See page 28 for an explanation of the focus signals.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

The built-in flash provides coverage for focal lengths as wide as OPERATION 24mm.

1. Turn the main switch to ON and set the exposure-mode dial to . BASIC

2. Raise the built-in flash.

If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in con- trast.

If two subjects at dif- ferent distances over- lap in the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.

•When the exposure mode dial is set to , the built-in flash will fire only when necessary.

•For red-eye reduction, turn the flash-mode switch to the red-eye reduction position.

•To cancel the flash, push the flash down.

Flash Signals

If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame.

If your subject is near a very bright object or area.

The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

Flash is charged.

(Blinks) Previous exposure was correct.

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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 ViewfinderIf using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your Set the camera for automatic operationSubject as desired DownInstalling the Batteries Close the battery-chamber doorBatteries DoorBattery Condition Indicators LensAttaching the Lens Removing the LensLoading Film Insert film cartridge into the film chamberClose the back cover Slide the back-cover release and open the back coverHolding the Camera Handling the CameraPressing the Shutter-Release Button Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Turn the main switch to onRaise the built-in flash Full-Auto Basic Settings Method Segment meteringFocusing Focus SignalsFocus Lock Focus is confirmedUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsSpecial Focus Situations If your subject is near a very bright object or areaRewinding the Film Flash RangeAperture ISO Lens ShadowingManual Rewind Gently press the manual-rewind buttonDisplay Selection Detailed displayLarge icon display Meter-index display Exposure-history displayDetailed Display Large Icon DisplayMeter-Index Display Exposure-History DisplayVertical Display Operation DisplayDisplay Brightness and Contrast Display IlluminationPress the navigation display illu- minator Display ContrastFocus Mode Automatic Autofocus aContinuous Autofocus C Single-Shot Autofocus SAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses Turn the focus-mode switch to MFManual Focus MF AF to MF AF/MF Control ButtonMF to AF Smooth Focusing Focus AreaWide Focus Area Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Local Focus Area Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localPicture How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus Area Turn the wide/local focus-area switch to lockHow to Lock the Wide Focus Area AF IlluminatorComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonMode Mode Flash PA/PS ModeTurn either control dial to select the aperture 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 apertureTurn the metering-mode switch to Selectable MeteringSegment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering Spot MeteringCenter-Weighted Average Metering Exposure CompensationChanging to 1/3 Increments Increment ie +/-3.0EVMeter Index Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EVButton Automatic Exposure Lock AELWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Spot MeteringBrightness-Distribution Display Turn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Setting the ISO ManuallyOpen the control-panel door and press the ISO button Continuous DriveSELF-TIMER Open the control panel door and press the adjust button0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV Exposure BracketingTurn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Normal -0.5EV +0.5EV -1.0EV +1.0EV Number Exposures Adjustment Multiple ExposureCompensate the exposures as follows 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 HSSSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashWait until both flash units are fully charged Additional Features PC TerminalDATE/TIME Imprinting Setting the Date/TimeOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Press the ADJ button Using Eye-Start Slide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to onDATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-START 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