Minolta 7Hi instruction manual Basic Recording, Setting the Camera to Record Images Automatically

BASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to still-image recording; the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate. Press the pro-auto button (2) to reset the programmed and automatic functions.

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All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring professional results effortlessly.

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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
2	1	Turn the mode dial to the recording position (1). Use
		the zooming ring to frame the subject (2). The effect of
		the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder
		(EVF) and LCD monitor.
		Place the subject within the focus frame.
		• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 28).
		• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens:
		0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞ . For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the
		macro function (p. 47).

EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

Focus frame

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Press the shutter-release button partway down (3) to lock the focus and exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 29) on the monitors will confirm that

the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera

was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous

Mode indicator

Metering-mode indicator (p. 51)

Image-size display (p. 84)

Image-quality indicator (p. 85)

Drive-mode indicator (p. 58)

Frame counter (p. 15, 84)

Focus signal (p. 29)

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steps until the signal is white.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in

the live image to indicate the point of focus.

• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from

white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

• The live image may freeze for an instant as the AF system

determines focus.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (4) to take the picture.

Aperture display

Shutter-speed display

Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program indicator (p. 52, 32)

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The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred.

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