Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta, Maxxum Set the camera for automatic operation, Subject as desired, Down

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QUICK OPERATION

5. Set the camera for automatic operation.

• While pressing the exposure-mode dial lock-release button, set the exposure-mode dial to .

6.If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your

subject as desired.

7.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway

down.

• Focus is set automatically.

8. Take the picture.

• Gently press the shutter release but- ton all the way down.

If the camera is turned on and the date and time have not been set, this message appears. See page 121 for instructions for set- ting the date and time.

The navigation display panel can provide infor- mation in any one of five languages (Japanese, English, German, French, or Spanish). To select the language you wish to use, see Custom 35 (p. 187).

Attach the eyepiece cup for comfort- able viewing.

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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 coverPressing the Shutter-Release Button Handling the CameraHolding the Camera Raise the built-in flash Turn the main switch to onTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO 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 SManual Focus MF Turn the focus-mode switch to MFAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses MF to AF AF/MF Control ButtonAF to MF Smooth Focusing Focus AreaWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWide Focus Area Picture Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localLocal Focus Area How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus Area Turn the wide/local focus-area switch to lockHow to Lock the Wide Focus Area AF IlluminatorMode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode 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 1/2EVWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Automatic Exposure Lock AELButton Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Spot MeteringBrightness-Distribution Display Open the control-panel door and press the ISO button Setting the ISO ManuallyTurn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Continuous DriveSELF-TIMER Open the control panel door and press the adjust buttonTurn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Exposure Bracketing0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV 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 HSSWait until both flash units are fully charged Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash Additional Features PC TerminalOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Setting the Date/TimeDATE/TIME Imprinting 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