Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Drive Self-Timer

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DRIVE – Self-Timer

Use the self-timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds (approx.) after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. In addition to delaying release of the shutter, the 2 second delay pops the mirror up two seconds before the shutter opens to reduce blur caused by camera vibration.

•The red-eye reduction flash mode is not effective when the 2 second self timer is selected.

•Close the eyepiece shutter (p.79) to prevent a bright light source behind the camera from interfering with the exposure.

1. Place the camera on a tripod, then turn the drive-mode lever to .

2. Open the control panel door and press the adjust button.

5.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter- release button part way down to confirm the focus.

•The shutter will be released even if the focus is not confirmed.

6.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.

(10 sec) – The self-timer indicator on the front of the camera will blink slowly, then blink rapidly just before the shutter releases.

• Turn the main switch to LOCK

 

or select another drive mode to

DRIVE

cancel the 10 sec self timer.

 

(2 sec) – The mirror pops up when the

 

shutter release button is pressed

 

all-the-way down. The shutter is

 

released two seconds later.

 

•The 2 second self timer cannot be cancelled.

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3.Turn either control dial until the desired delay appears in the data panel.

4.Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyControl Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Lens Handling the CameraBasic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Close the back cover and turn Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Non DX Coded Film Notes…Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus SignalsTurn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldFlash Range Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Lens ShadowingAutomatic Rewind Detailed OperationRewinding the Film Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlAutomatic Autofocus a Selecting the Autofocus ModeFocus Autofocus Modes Continuous Autofocus CFocus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Focus AF Lock AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesSlide the focus-mode switch to M Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorExposure A-Mode Mode FlashExposure P-Mode ApertureRaise the built-in flash Exposure S-ModeExposure A-Mode Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSpot Metering Center Weighted Average MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to 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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