RECORDING MODE

ADVANCED OPERATION

This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The sections, setting the function dial (p.44), Digital Effects Control (p. 67), and the navigating the recording-mode menu (p. 78), cover setting most of the advanced features in this camera. Each of these sections is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

SPOT-AE LOCK BUTTON

The spot-AE lock button below the main dial on the back of the body locks the auto- matic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a specific ele- ment within the scene or a gray card outside the scene.

When pressed, the spot metering circle is displayed indicating the area used for the exposure calculation; the shutter speed and aperture of the exposure will be dis- played in black on the monitor. The setting will remain in effect until the button is released. Focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button partway down.

The operation of the spot button can be customized in the custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78, 93).

Spot metering display

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Minolta 7i instruction manual Recording Mode Advanced Operation, SPOT-AE Lock Button