Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Exposure P-Mode, Exposure A-Mode, Mode Flash, Aperture

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EXPOSURE — P-Mode

Select P-mode (Programmed Autoexposure) when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition. The Program mode software analizes the subject’s size, motion, and magnification as well as the focal length of your lens, then sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the requirements of the scene.

1. Set the exposure-mode dial to P.

2.Compose your scene, focus, and take the picture.

P-Mode Flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p.23).

Custom Function Notes

Setting 2 - PA/Ps mode (p.101). This mode lets you override the exposure settings selected by the camera in P mode.

EXPOSURE — A-Mode

In A-mode (Aperture Priority), 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 range of focus (depth-of-field) in an image.

Press the depth of field button to confirm the range of focus in your image (p.77).

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to A.

2. Turn either control dial to select the	EXPOSURE
aperture.

• The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial. See page 51.

If 12000 or 30” blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the required setting is beyond the camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops.

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