Minolta 800si SLOW-SHUTTER Sync REAR-FLASH Sync, Press the flash-mode button in the control panel

SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC REAR-FLASH SYNC

With Slow-shutter Sync Without Slow-shutter Sync

In P and A modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will automatically be decreased to maintain a correct exposure of your subject.

Frame your subject.

While pressing the AE-lock button, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture.

•If the background is bright or a large aperture is set (in A mode), the shutter speed may not be reduced.

•Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures after you press the AE-lock button.

CAUTION: Customized Function #10 - AE-Lock Button

Setting 2: The AE-lock button is pressed once to turn AE Lock/Slow-shutter Sync on, then must be pressed a second time to turn AE Lock/Slow-shutter Sync off. The AEL indicator will remain in the viewfinder when AE Lock/Slow-shutter Sync is on. See page 102 for more information.

With Rear-flash Sync Without Rear-flash Sync

The rear-flash sync function is designed to create action shots that leave a blur of motion behind the subject. Rear-flash sync requires a slow shutter speed to make the 'blur' exposure with the ambient light, then the flash fires to properly expose the subject. Using a slow shutter speed with conventional flash does not produce the same effect, as the flash exposure is made before

the ambient exposure, so the blur motion comes after the subject and is unnatural.

•Rear-flash sync can be used with the built-in flash and accessory flashes attached to the accessory shoe or PC terminal.

Press the flash-mode button in the control panel.

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