Polaroid MAXXUM HTsi instruction manual Mode Flash, Cancelling the Flash, Aperture Control

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A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY

A-Mode Flash

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

Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.

• will appear in the data panel.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 or slower.

• A smaller aperture (larger f-number) will result in a shorter flash range. Refer to Flash Range (p25) to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture.

If 125 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash.

Cancelling the Flash

Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.

• will be displayed in the data panel.

A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY

Aperture Control

Large Aperture	Small Aperture
(small f-number)	(large f-number)

The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the focus point that appears sharp in the final image. In the viewfinder, only the plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp. The photographed image however, will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the selected aperture.

Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from the background.

Small apertures (large numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Set a small aperture when photographing landscapes to ensure your entire scene is sharp.

• Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents V E L I INames of Parts BodyData Panel ViewfinderQuick Operation Level Attaching the StrapChecking Battery Power Installing the BatteriesBatteries Attaching the Lens LensRemoving the Lens Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Loading FilmClose the back cover Holding the Camera Handling the CameraPressing the Shutter-Release Button Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus SignalsFocus is confirmed Special Focus Situations Focus HoldLens Shadowing Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Flash RangeFill Flash Flash CancelCancelling Red-eye Reduction Red-Eye ReductionManual Rewind Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Wait until the film is completely rewoundSubject Program Selection Portrait ModeLandscape Mode TipsClose-Up Mode Sports ModeTurn the control dial until Night Portrait ModePhotographing Night Scenes Appears in the data panelSELF-TIMER Continuous Advance ModeMode Aperture Priority Aperture Control Mode FlashCancelling the Flash Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flashMode Shutter Priority Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash offShutter Control Mode ManualFast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed Metering in Manual Mode Firmly press the eyepiece cap into the eyepiece Taking Time Exposures buLbPress and hold the shutter- release button to take Picture D I T I O N a L A T U R E S Focus Wide Focus AreaFocus Spot AF AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus Manual Focus Focus AF Illuminator Exposure 14 Segment MeteringExposure Spot Metering Exposure Exposure CompensationExposure Setting the ISO Manually Exposure BracketingFlash Notes Cancelling BracketingSelect the desired drive mode Bracketing with Exposure Compensation ButtonCancelling Multiple Exposure Exposure Multiple ExposureMetering Multiple Exposures Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard modeFlash High-Speed Sync Compensate the exposures as followsExposing the Date/Time Press the Mode button to choose the data imprinting formatFlash Slow Sync Slow-shutter SyncReplace the battery cover, then reset the date and time Setting the Date/TimeReplacing the Battery For Owners of the Quartz Date ModelCust 1 AF Release Priority Setting the Custom FunctionsCustom Functions Cust 2 Film Rewind StartCust 4 DX Memory Cust 5 Flash Control in P ModeCust 6 Focus-hold button Lens Cust 8 Spot/AE Lock button Cust 7 Spot AF buttonCust 9 AF Illuminator built-in flash Program Reset Button P E N D ICompatibility of Accessories Accessory InformationAccessory Flash Control For owners of the optional lens kits Lens SpecificationsExposure Warnings Lens HoodTrouble Shooting ProblemCare and Storage Operating Temp and ConditionsSpecifications Page 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan