Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 manual Quick Operation, Viewfinder

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NAMES OF PARTS

Viewfinder

Spot-metering area (75)

Local focus area (56)

Spot-focus area (55, 56)

Wide focus frame

Flash-compensation indicator (103)

Wireless/Remote flash indicator (114)

Manual-focus indicator (48)

AEL indicator (81, 102)

Exposure-mode indicator

Frames-remaining counter (26)

Aperture display Meter index

Shutter-speed display

Focus signals (28) Metering-mode indicator (75) High-speed-sync indicator(110)

Flash indicator (31)

QUICK OPERATION

1. Insert the batteries.

• The camera uses two CR123A batter- ies.

2. Attach a lens.

• Align the red marks, then turn it gen- tly clockwise until it clicks.

3. Turn the camera on.

• Turn the main switch to ON.

4. Load the film

• Align the film-tip with the red mark, then close the back cover.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Appendix Camera Body Names of PartsTop Data Panel Control Panel Navigation DisplayViewfinder Quick OperationDown If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yourSet the camera for automatic operation Subject as desiredDoor Installing the BatteriesClose the battery-chamber door BatteriesRemoving the Lens Battery Condition IndicatorsLens Attaching the LensSlide the back-cover release and open the back cover Loading FilmInsert film cartridge into the film chamber Close 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 Method Segment metering Full-Auto Basic SettingsFocus is confirmed FocusingFocus Signals Focus LockIf your subject is near a very bright object or area Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Special Focus SituationsLens Shadowing Rewinding the FilmFlash Range Aperture ISOGently press the manual-rewind button Manual RewindExposure-history display Display SelectionDetailed display Large icon display Meter-index displayLarge Icon Display Detailed DisplayExposure-History Display Meter-Index DisplayOperation Display Vertical DisplayDisplay Contrast Display Brightness and ContrastDisplay Illumination Press the navigation display illu- minatorSingle-Shot Autofocus S Focus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses Turn the focus-mode switch to MFManual Focus MF AF to MF AF/MF Control ButtonMF to AF Focus Area Smooth FocusingWide 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 AF Illuminator How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaTurn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock How to Lock the Wide Focus AreaComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonMode Turn the rear control dial to change the aperture Mode FlashPA/PS Mode Turn either control dial to select the apertureAperture Control Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed Shutter Control Metering in M Mode Select a desired shutter speed and aperture Manual ShiftSpot Metering Turn the metering-mode switch toSelectable Metering Segment Honeycomb-Pattern MeteringExposure Compensation Center-Weighted Average MeteringSet the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EV Changing to 1/3 IncrementsIncrement ie +/-3.0EV Meter IndexButton Automatic Exposure Lock AELWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Spot Metering Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is PressedBrightness-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 Drive ContinuousOpen the control panel door and press the adjust button SELF-TIMER0.5, 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 Turn the drive-mode lever to Number Exposures AdjustmentMultiple Exposure Compensate the exposures as followsFlash Flash Mode SwitchRear Flash Sync RED-EYE ReductionFlash Compensation SLOW-SHUTTER SyncFlash Bracketing Accessory Flash Pre-flash metering Flash MeteringHIGH-SPEED Sync Attach the 5600HSD, 5400HS or 3600HSD and set it to HSS modeTurn either control dial and select normal wireless or ratio Normal Flash Wireless/Remote FlashHSS Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flashSwitching 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 PC Terminal Additional FeaturesDATE/TIME Imprinting Setting the Date/TimeOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Press the ADJ button Changing the Format Using Eye-StartSlide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to on DATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-STARTCover the viewfinder with the eyepiece cap Time Exposures BulbPress the depth-of-field preview button DEPTH-OF-FIELD PreviewSETTING/CANCELLING the Audio Diopter Adjustment