Minolta Minolta, Maxxum, Dynax 7 manual Metering in M Mode

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M MODE

• appears in the viewfinder, next to the shutter-speed and aperture display, indicating that both can be changed.

•The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial.

M-Mode Flash

1.Follow the steps on the previous page.

2.Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

•The shutter speeds of 1/200 or slower are selectable. However, shut- ter speeds greater than 1/200 can be achieved using high speed sync flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS (p. 110).

•When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

Metering in M Mode

The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’ exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.82-83). (Metered manual).

Your settings match the rec-

Your settings will overex-

ommended exposure.

pose the metered area by

 

1EV.

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

Your settings will underex-

Your settings will overex-

 

pose the metered area by

pose the metered area by

 

1.5EV.

1.3EV.

 

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the current setting of the exposure compensation dial (p. 77).

• or will blink in the meter index if the settings will over or underex- pose the subject by more than 3.0 EV.

•If you press the display-selection button, the meter-index display appears in the navigation display. Index in M mode (Metered manual) is

shown in the upper mid- area with .

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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 coverHandling the Camera Holding the CameraPressing the Shutter-Release Button Turn the main switch to on Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTORaise 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 STurn the focus-mode switch to MF AF Power Zoom and xi Series LensesManual Focus MF AF/MF Control Button AF to MFMF to AF Smooth Focusing Focus AreaSet the wide/local focus-area switch to wide Wide Focus AreaWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Set the wide/local focus-area switch to local Local Focus AreaPicture How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus Area Turn the wide/local focus-area switch to lockHow to Lock the Wide Focus Area AF IlluminatorWhile pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button Comparison of full-auto mode to P program modeMode 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 1/2EVAutomatic Exposure Lock AEL ButtonWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Spot MeteringBrightness-Distribution Display Setting the ISO Manually Turn either control dial to set the desired ISO valueOpen the control-panel door and press the ISO button Continuous DriveSELF-TIMER Open the control panel door and press the adjust buttonExposure Bracketing 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EVTurn 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 HSSPress the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flash Switching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL FlashWait until both flash units are fully charged Additional Features PC TerminalSetting the Date/Time DATE/TIME ImprintingOpen 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
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