Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 Mode, While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button

EXPOSURE

Your camera’s exposure-mode dial has 8 positions;

Full-auto

P, A, S, and M modes

1, 2, and 3 memory modes

This section of the manual covers the P, A, S, and M modes.

•For the full-auto mode, see pages 24-27. For memory modes, see page 132.

P MODE

Select P mode (Programmmed AE) when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition. The P mode software analyzes the subject’s size, motion, and magnification as well as the focal length of your lens, then sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the requirements of the scene.

1.While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button,

turn the exposure-mode dial to P.

2 Compose your scene, focus, and take the picture.

•When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, metering occurs and the shut- ter speed and aperture are shown on the navi- gation, top data panel, and viewfinder dis- plays.

Comparison of (full-auto) mode to P (program) mode:

In the (full-auto mode), all the camera settings are set automat- ically.

In the P (program mode), the camera sets the shutter-speed and aperture, but all other camera settings are changeable.

EXPOSURE

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