Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Exposure S-Mode, Exposure A-Mode, Raise the built-in flash

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EXPOSURE — A-Mode

A-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.

1.Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/300 or slower.

2. Turn the control dial to select the aperture.

• Refer to the Flash Range table on page 23 to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture.

If 300 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.

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

EXPOSURE — S-Mode

In S-mode (Shutter Priority), the camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed. Use S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement.

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to S.

2. Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed.

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

If the aperture display in the viewfinder and the data panel blinks, the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens. 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 Body Names of PartsControl Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Handling the Camera LensBasic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Focus SignalsTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusFocus Hold Special Focus SituationsFlash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Lens ShadowingRewinding the Film Detailed OperationAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Predictive Focus Control FocusFocus Autofocus Modes Selecting the Autofocus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CFocus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Slide the focus-mode switch to M AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusFocus AF Illuminator ExposureExposure P-Mode Mode FlashExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure A-Mode Exposure S-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual ModeMetering Selectable Metering MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Center Weighted Average MeteringSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringRecompose the scene as desired Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AELChanging to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Exposure CompensationDrive Metering Setting the ISO ManuallyDrive Drive -Advance ModeDrive Self-Timer