Minolta 2084401, 2163-910, 9222-2163-11 Mode, Control dial to change Shutter speeds

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P MODE

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 aper- ture. The P mode software analyzes the subject’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.

1 Turn the function dial to

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PS Mode

The shutter speed can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 - 3 set- ting.(p.111).

1	Set the camera to custom 8-3.
	See page 111 for instructions.
2	Press the shutter-release
	button partway down to
	display the shutter speed and
	aperture value. Turn the

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PA Mode

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

control dial to change the
shutter speeds.
• The aperture is automatically adjusted		EXPOSURE
to ensure correct exposure.	CREATIVE
	CREATIVE

The aperture can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 -2 setting.(p.111).

1	Set the camera to custom 8-2.
	See page 111 for instructions.
2	Press the shutter-release
	button partway down to display
	the shutter speed and aperture
	value. Turn the control dial to

change the aperture.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure.

•The built-in flash and accessory flashes cannot be used with PA or Ps modes. PA and Ps modes are canceled when the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on. The PA and Ps custom settings are still active and can be used when the built-in flash or accessory flash is turned off.

•To turn off the PA/Ps function, change the custom setting to 8-1. Turning the function dial to other modes,or poping up the built-in flash will temporary cancel the PA/Ps mode.

•When an operation is not made for five seconds, the aperture display (Ps) or the shutter speed display (PA) will go blank on the data panel. A few seconds later, the S/A on the data panel will turn off; the camera returns to P mode. PA/Ps can be activated again by simply pressing the shutter- release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture display and then turn the control dial to reactivate the PA/Ps mode.

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Contents Appendix Table of Contents Detailed Operation Table of ContentsFor Proper and Safe USE For Proper and Safe USE Quick Operation Body Names of PartsNames of Parts Data PanelViewfinder Using the Eyepiece Cap StrapAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Battery Condition IndicatorsBatteries Attaching the Lens LensLens caps Removing the LensFilm-chamber Lock FilmRewinding the Film Gently press the manual- rewind button using a penWait until the film is Completely rewoundPressing the Shutter-release Button Handling the Camera EYE-STARTTurning Eye-start on Turn the function dial toCanceling Eye-start Audio SignalCanceling the Audio Signal Turning the Audio Signal OnTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus Focus SignalsSpecial Focus Situations Focus cannot be confirmed BlinkingFlash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashFocus Lock Center your subject in the wide Focus frameFlash Cancel Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Lens ShadowingWhen you release the button, Canceling Red-eye ReductionRed-Eye Reduction Until Appear on Data panelSUBJECT-PROGRAM Selection PortraitLandscape SUBJECT-PROGRAM Selection Close-upSports Photograping Night Scenes Night PortraitSelf-timer Drive ModesCenter your subject in the focus frame Drive Modes Continuous AdavanceFor Owner’s of the Remote-control Model Shutter-release button Focus Lock in Remote Control ModeRecompose the picture Lift your finger fromShutter Control Aperture ControlExposure Modes Mode Aperture PriorityFlash with a Mode Mode Aperture PriorityCanceling the Flash Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flashDepth-of-field Preview Mode Shutter PriorityControl dial until S appears Select the shutter speedMode Manual Mode Shutter PriorityFlash with S Mode Mode Manual Flash with M modeEv Scale in the Viewfinder Control dial to change Shutter speeds ModeBright Light Exposure WarningsLow Light Taking Time Exposures p.81 Multiple Exposures p.90Focus Area Wide Focus AreaSpot Focus Area Local Focus Areas Focus AreaFocus Modes Automatic AF Continuous AFAppears on the data Focus Modes Single-Shot AFManual Focus Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering AF IlluminatorSpot Metering Subject in the center Subject on the rightSpot-AE Lock Exposure AE-LOCKMount the camera on a tripod. Set the camera to M mode p.61 Ev Scale Display When Using the Spot-AE LockExposure AE-LOCK With the object to be meteredAttaching the Remote Cord Sold Separately Using the Remote-Control with BulbSold SeparatelyChecking Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationExposure Bracketing Setting the ISO ManuallyTo set the bracketing IncrementExposure Bracketing Stop From blinking Multiple ExposureRepeat 4 and 5 for each Additional exposure Down to take the lastFlash Canceling Multiple ExposureMultiple Exposure Metering Multiple ExposureFlash Attaching the Accessory FlashFlash Metering Pre-flash meteringSlow Sync Attach the accessory flash toHIGH-SPEED Sync HSS High-speed sync HSSSetting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode WIRELESS/REMOTE FlashNormal flash Wireless flash With the camera and flash on Turn the function dial toTaking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode WIRELESS/REMOTE FlashWireless/Remote Ratio Flash 100 101Canceling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode 102 103Imprinting the Date or Time 104 105 Setting the Date or TimeFor Owners of the Quartz Date Model Changing the Date FormatCustom Functions Setting Custom Functions106 107 Turn the function dial to any Position other than CustCustom Functions 108 109110 111 Custom 8 P Mode SettingsCustom 6 Focus-hold Button Lens Custom 7 Eyepiece Sensor Activation112 113 PROGRAM-RESET Button Following settings will not change114 115 Accessory Flashes Accessory Information116 117 Lenses118 119 Accessory Information120 Trouble Shooting122 123 Care and Strage124 125 SpecificationsIndex 126 127Subject MM-B108