Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 manual SLOW-SHUTTER Sync, Flash Compensation

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SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC

Slow-shutter sync

Conventional flash

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture. Flash output is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessory flash on.

2. While pressing the AE-lock but-

ton, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

•AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in the display and the viewfinder.

•The shutter speed may not be reduced if the background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-mode).

• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.

•Custom 10-2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate slow-shutter sync. Press again to cancel (p. 168).

FLASH COMPENSATION

Use flash compensation to increase or decrease the output of the built-in or an attached accessory flash up to +/–2 EV in 1/2EV incre- ments. This function is especially useful when shooting with slide film, because of the film’s low tolerance for exposure error.

Flash compensation changes the flash exposure by the amount set relative to the ambient exposure.

Rotate the flash-compensation dial to the desired compensation value.

• Selected compensation values appear in the naviga- tion display.

• appears in the

viewfinder.

•Flash compensation does not modify the output of a flash set to man- ual flash or connected to the PC terminal.

•Flash compensation has no effect on the ambient light exposure.

•Flash compensation and exposure compensation can be used togeth- er. See page 80 for their comparison.

•Over exposure, using flash compensation, may not be possible with the built-in flash.

•If you press the display-selection button, the meter-index display appears in the navigation display. The flash compensation index is shown

in the lower mid-area with .

FLASH

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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