Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash, Hss

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH

4. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down.

•Navigation display returns to the pre- vious display.

•WL appears in the display.

5. Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash.

6.Position your camera and flash unit using the information on this page.

•Wireless/Remote flash is most effective when used in dark or poorly lighted areas.

•Refer to your flash instruction manual for more detailed flash to sub- ject distance information.

Camera-Subject

Distance

Flash-Subject

Distance

The off-camera flash may not detect the control signals if it is placed behind the subject.

• WL appears in the viewfinder.

The maximum flash-subject distance is 5m.

		Camera -			Flash - subject
		subject		Non HSS		HSS
	Shutter	All shutter			1/60 -
	speed			- 1/60		1/250	1/1000
	Aperture	speeds			1/200

	2.8	1.4 - 5m		1.4 - 5 m	1- 5 m	1 - 5 m	1 - 2.5 m
		4.6	- 16 ft.	4.6 - 16 ft.	3.3 - 16 ft.	3.3- 16 ft.	3.3 - 8 ft.

	4	1	- 5m	1 - 5 m	1 - 5 m	1 - 3.5m	1 - 1.7m
		3.3	- 16 ft.	3.3 - 16 ft.	3.3 - 16 ft.	3.3 - 11.5 ft.	3.3 - 5.5 ft.

	5.6	1	- 5m	1 - 5 m	1 - 5 m	1 - 2.5m	1 - 1.2 m
		3.3	- 16 ft.	3.3 - 16 ft.	3.3 - 16 ft.	3.3 - 8 ft.	3.3 - 3.9 ft.

•The table above is for ISO 100 film. Distance will be double if you are using ISO 400 film (maximum 5m/16 ft).

•HSS is possible only with D 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 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 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 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 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 Wide Focus Area How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaTurn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock AF IlluminatorComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonMode 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 1/2EVButton 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 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 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 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