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EXPOSURE MODES

Four exposure modes are availabe on this camera. Select the best exposure for your subject.

A mode (Aperture Priority) (p.55)

In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.

S mode (Shutter Priority) (p.59)

A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY

In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.

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In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or stop the motion of your subject.

M mode (Manual Exposure) (p.61)

M mode gives you full control over the exposure by allowing you to set both the shutter speed and aperture. The camera’s Ev scale displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera’s metering system.

P mode (Programmed AE) (p.64)

Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aperture. The P mode software analyzes the sub- ject’s size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctly expose the scene.

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While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until A appears on the data panel.

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Minolta 2163-910, 2084401, 9222-2163-11 instruction manual Exposure Modes, Mode Aperture Priority