Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Metering in Manual Mode, Exposure M-Mode

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EXPOSURE — M-Mode

Metering in Manual Mode

The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’ exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.45-47).

•The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the current setting of the exposure compensation dial (p.51).

•A second indicator will appear in the meter index to indicate the new null point if the exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0.

Your settings match the recommended exposure.

Your settings will overexpose the metered area by 1EV.

Your settings will underexpose the metered area by 1.5EV.

or will blink in the meter index if the settings will over or underexpose the subject by more than 3.0EV.

M-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 flash metering system will ensure correct exposure.

1.Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

2. Turn the front control dial to select any shutter speed up to 1/300th of a second.

3. Turn the rear control dial to select the desired aperture.

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

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of PartsViewfinder Control PanelData Panel Attaching the Strap Diopter AdjustmentGetting Started Batteries Installing the BatteriesChecking Battery Power Handling the Camera LensBefore loading film for the first time… Basic OperationLoading Film Non DX Coded Film Notes… Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Close the back cover and turnCenter your subject in the focus Focus SignalsTurn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTOFocus Hold Special Focus SituationsLens Shadowing Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Flash RangeManual Rewind Detailed OperationRewinding the Film Automatic RewindFocus Predictive Focus Control FocusContinuous Autofocus C Selecting the Autofocus ModeFocus Autofocus Modes Automatic Autofocus aLocal Focus Area Focus Focus AreaWide Focus Area Focus Manual Focus AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesSlide the focus-mode switch to M Focus AF LockFocus AF Illuminator ExposureAperture Mode FlashExposure P-Mode Exposure A-ModeTurn the control dial to select the aperture Exposure S-ModeExposure A-Mode Raise the built-in flashExposure S-Mode Exposure M-ModeManual Shift Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual ModeSelecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Center Weighted Average MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Spot 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