When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to prevent underexposure. 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 camera-shake warning does not appear in M mode.

BULB EXPOSURES

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The use of a tripod and a Wireless Remote Control RC-D1 is recommended for bulb exposures. The cameraís exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.

Use the control dial to decrease the shutter- speed until ìbulbî is displayed.

Press and hold the shift button and turn the control dial to set the appropriate aperture required for the exposure.

To take the picture, press and hold the shutter- release button for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.

The monitors will be blank during the exposure. The shutter sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will remain blank for up to 30 seconds while noise-reduction processing is applied to the image.

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