Minolta 2163-910, 2084401, 9222-2163-11 instruction manual Exposure Modes, Mode Aperture Priority

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EXPOSURE MODES

Four exposure modes are availabe on this camera. Select the best exposure for your subject.

A mode (Aperture Priority) (p.55)

In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.

S mode (Shutter Priority) (p.59)

A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY

In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.

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In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or stop the motion of your subject.

M mode (Manual Exposure) (p.61)

M mode gives you full control over the exposure by allowing you to set both the shutter speed and aperture. The camera’s Ev scale displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera’s metering system.

P mode (Programmed AE) (p.64)

Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aperture. The P mode software analyzes the sub- ject’s size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctly expose the scene.

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While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until A appears on the data panel.

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Contents Appendix Table of Contents Table of Contents Detailed OperationFor Proper and Safe USE For Proper and Safe USE Quick Operation Names of Parts BodyData Panel Names of PartsViewfinder Strap Using the Eyepiece CapAttaching the Strap Battery Condition Indicators Installing the BatteriesBatteries Lens Attaching the LensLens caps Removing the LensFilm Film-chamber LockGently press the manual- rewind button using a pen Rewinding the FilmWait until the film is Completely rewoundHandling the Camera EYE-START Pressing the Shutter-release ButtonTurning Eye-start on Turn the function dial toAudio Signal Canceling Eye-startCanceling the Audio Signal Turning the Audio Signal OnTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus Signals FocusSpecial Focus Situations Focus cannot be confirmed BlinkingUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsFocus Lock Center your subject in the wide Focus frameUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash CancelFlash Range Lens ShadowingCanceling Red-eye Reduction When you release the button,Red-Eye Reduction Until Appear on Data panelPortrait SUBJECT-PROGRAM SelectionLandscape Close-up SUBJECT-PROGRAM SelectionSports Night Portrait Photograping Night ScenesDrive Modes Self-timerCenter your subject in the focus frame Continuous Adavance Drive ModesFor Owner’s of the Remote-control Model Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode Shutter-release buttonRecompose the picture Lift your finger fromAperture Control Shutter ControlMode Aperture Priority Exposure ModesMode Aperture Priority Flash with a ModeCanceling the Flash Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flashMode Shutter Priority Depth-of-field PreviewControl dial until S appears Select the shutter speedMode Shutter Priority Mode ManualFlash with S Mode Flash with M mode Mode ManualEv Scale in the Viewfinder Mode Control dial to change Shutter speedsExposure Warnings Bright LightLow Light Taking Time Exposures p.81 Multiple Exposures p.90Wide Focus Area Focus AreaSpot Focus Area Focus Area Local Focus AreasAutomatic AF Continuous AF Focus ModesAppears on the data Single-Shot AF Focus ModesManual Focus AF Illuminator Segment Honeycomb-Pattern MeteringSpot Metering Subject in the center Subject on the rightExposure AE-LOCK Spot-AE LockEv Scale Display When Using the Spot-AE Lock Mount the camera on a tripod. Set the camera to M mode p.61Exposure AE-LOCK With the object to be meteredUsing the Remote-Control with BulbSold Separately Attaching the Remote Cord Sold SeparatelyExposure Compensation Checking Exposure CompensationSetting the ISO Manually Exposure BracketingTo set the bracketing IncrementExposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Stop From blinkingRepeat 4 and 5 for each Additional exposure Down to take the lastCanceling Multiple Exposure FlashMultiple Exposure Metering Multiple ExposureAttaching the Accessory Flash FlashFlash Metering Pre-flash meteringAttach the accessory flash to Slow SyncHIGH-SPEED Sync HSS High-speed sync HSSWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Setting Wireless/Remote Flash ModeNormal flash Wireless flash With the camera and flash on Turn the function dial toWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash ModeWireless/Remote Ratio Flash 100 101102 103 Canceling Wireless/Remote Flash ModeImprinting the Date or Time Setting the Date or Time 104 105For Owners of the Quartz Date Model Changing the Date FormatSetting Custom Functions Custom Functions106 107 Turn the function dial to any Position other than Cust108 109 Custom FunctionsCustom 8 P Mode Settings 110 111Custom 6 Focus-hold Button Lens Custom 7 Eyepiece Sensor Activation112 113 Following settings will not change PROGRAM-RESET Button114 115 Accessory Information Accessory Flashes116 117 LensesAccessory Information 118 119Trouble Shooting 120Care and Strage 122 123Specifications 124 125126 127 IndexSubject MM-B108