Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Drive -Advance Mode

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DRIVE –Advance Mode

This camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Select single frame advance to expose and advance the film one frame at a time. Switch to continuous drive to photograph dynamic action sequences at up to 5.5 frames per second (4.5 frames per second in autofocus mode).

•The maximum drive speed changes depending on the focus mode.

•When the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on, the shutter can not be released until the flash is charged.

Turn the drive-mode lever to the desired drive mode.

S – Single FrameAdvance

C – ContinuousAdvance

If continuous advance is selected…

1. Open the control panel door, then press the adjust button.

2. Turn either control dial to select

 

or

speed continuous drive.

 

• AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be

 

zoomed when continuous-advance mode is

 

selected.

 

 

• The shutter can not be released until the camera

 

has focused on your subject.

 

3. Press the shutter-release button

 

partway down to enter the

 

selection.

 

 

Maximum Framing Rate

 

Focus Mode

HI

Lo

DRIVE

Single Shot AF (S)

5.5 fps

2 fps

 

Automatic AF (A)

4.5 fps

2 fps

 

Continuous AF (C)

4.5 fps

2 fps

 

Manual Focus (M)

5.5 fps

2 fps

 

•The maximum drive speed drops to 5 frames per second when Data Memory is activated.

•At drive speeds faster than 5 frames per second, the optional Quartz Data Back QD-9 will imprint the date or time only on the first frame of a motor advanced series.

•The maximum drive speed is 4.5 fps when the Data Memory Back DM-9’s imprinting function is activated.

Custom Function Notes

Switch to setting 2 for release priority operation (p.92).

• RP will appear in the data panel.

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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 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 CLocal Focus Area Focus Focus AreaWide 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 S-Mode Exposure M-ModeManual Shift 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
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