SHUTTER PRIORITY - S

Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When S mode is selected, the shutter speed display on the monitors turns blue.

Turn either the front or rear control dial to change the shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed.

The shutter speeds can be changed by 1/3 stop increments from 30 to 1/16000 second. If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will blink on the data panel and turn red on the monitors.

When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to prevent under- exposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when using the built-in flash and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.

The yellow and white Anti-shake indicators do not appear in S mode.

Shooting tips

The self-timer drive mode (p. 68) can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.

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