Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Exposure S-Mode, Exposure A-Mode, Raise the built-in flash

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EXPOSURE — A-Mode

A-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.

1.Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/300 or slower.

2. Turn the control dial to select the aperture.

• Refer to the Flash Range table on page 23 to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture.

If 300 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash.

Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off to cancel the flash.

EXPOSURE — S-Mode

In S-mode (Shutter Priority), the camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed. Use S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement.

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to S.

2. Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed.

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

If the aperture display in the viewfinder and the data panel blinks, the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops.

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