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

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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