Minolta 7i instruction manual Bulb Exposures, Attaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately

BULB EXPOSURES

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote cord is recommended for bulb exposures.

Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below	1
four seconds until “bulb” is displayed.
To set the aperture value, turn the digital effects switch to expo-
sure compensation (2) position. While pressing the digital
effects button (3), turn the control dial (1) until the correct
aperture is displayed.

•	The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate	2
	bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is
	recommended.	3
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for
the duration of the exposure.
•	Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.
•	The monitors will be blank during the exposure. If on, the shutter
	sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will
	remain blank for a period equal to the exposure time while noise-
	reduction processing is applied to the image

ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) can be used to reduce vibrations from touching the camera during long exposures.

Remove the remote-control terminal cover.

• Use the notch on the right side of the cover.

• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.

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