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

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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

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bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is

 

recommended.

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