Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Exposure P-Mode, Exposure A-Mode, Mode Flash, Aperture

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EXPOSURE — P-Mode

Select P-mode (Programmed Autoexposure) when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition. The Program mode software analizes the subject’s size, motion, and magnification as well as the focal length of your lens, then sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the requirements of the scene.

1. Set the exposure-mode dial to P.

2.Compose your scene, focus, and take the picture.

P-Mode Flash

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

• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p.23).

Custom Function Notes

Setting 2 - PA/Ps mode (p.101). This mode lets you override the exposure settings selected by the camera in P mode.

EXPOSURE — A-Mode

In A-mode (Aperture Priority), 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 range of focus (depth-of-field) in an image.

Press the depth of field button to confirm the range of focus in your image (p.77).

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to A.

2. Turn either control dial to select the

EXPOSURE

 

aperture.

 

• The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial. See page 51.

If 12000 or 30” blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the required setting is beyond the camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyViewfinder Control PanelData Panel Attaching the Strap Diopter AdjustmentGetting Started Batteries Installing the BatteriesChecking Battery Power Lens Handling the CameraBefore loading film for the first time… Basic OperationLoading Film Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index markClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Focus Signals Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shownTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsFlash Range Lens ShadowingDetailed Operation Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlSelecting the Autofocus Mode Focus Autofocus ModesAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CLocal Focus Area Focus Focus AreaWide Focus Area AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses Slide the focus-mode switch to MFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorMode Flash Exposure P-ModeExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure S-Mode Exposure A-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure S-Mode Exposure M-ModeManual Shift Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeMetering Metering Selectable MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringCenter Weighted Average Metering Selecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch toSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringMetering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Recompose the scene as desiredMetering Exposure Compensation Changing to 1/3 EV IncrementsMetering Setting the ISO Manually DriveDrive -Advance Mode DriveDrive Self-Timer
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