Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Flash Signals | Minolta 800si guide

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 80mm. The flash output is automatically controlled by the camera'sTTL flash metering system.

Grip both sides of the flash and gently lift it. The flash will fire every time when it is up.

Push the flash down to turn it off.

•The flash is fully charged when appears in the viewfinder.

•The flash has a limited range that is dependent on the aperture and film speed. See page 36.

Customized Function #5 - Flash Control in P-Mode

The default setting is Manual Switchover; the flash will fire every time the shutter-release button is pressed when the flash is up. Autoswitchover is available though the customize settings; the flash will fire only when necessary when it is up and P-mode is set. See page102.

FLASH SIGNALS

The following indicators will appear in the viewfinder to report the status of the flash.

Flash is charged and ready.

(Blinks after a photograph is taken.) Flash output was sufficient to provide correct exposure.

High-speed Sync Flash is ready (p 87). Only available with the 5400HS flash unit (sold separately).

Wireless/Remote Flash is selected (p 92).

Use of flash is recommended. This symbol only blinks when Autoswitchover is selected in Customized Function #5, the camera is in P mode, the subject is backlit, and the built-in flash is down.

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Minolta 800si instruction manual Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Flash Signals, Customized Function #5 Flash Control in P-Mode

Contents

Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of PartsControl Panel Data Panel Names of PartsViewfinder Quick Operation Neckstrap Standard AccessoriesEyepiece and Accessory Shoe Caps Basic Operation Low-battery symbol Installing the BatteriesBattery Condition Indicators Full-battery symbol Removing the Lens Attaching and Removing the LensAttaching the Lens Remove the camera body cap and the rear lens cap as shown Loading Film Close the back cover and slide the main switch to on Holding the Camera Diopter AdjustmentSlide the main switch to on Handling the Camera Grip sensor Slide the eye-start switch to on or to OFFCustomize Function #15 Eye-start Switch EYE-START Turn the camera on Press the program-reset button Shooting in FULL-AUTO Mode Press the rewind button Focus BasicsRewinding the Film Manual Rewind Focus Lock Focus SignalsLocking Focus with the SHUTTER-RELEASE Button Customized Function #9 AF-Area Selection Focus LockLocking Focus with the AF Button Center your subject Focus area Press and hold the AF button Manual Focus Special Focusing Situations AF Illuminator Flash Basics Flash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashCustomized Function #5 Flash Control in P-Mode Lens Shadowing and the BUILT-IN Flash Flash RangeCustomized Function #16 Built-in Flash Zoom Fill Flash RED-EYE Reduction Subject Program Selection Subject Program Modes Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Sports Mode CLOSE-UP Mode Photographing Night Scenes Night Portrait Mode Exposure Modes Exposure Basics Shutter Speed Program Exposure ModeChanging the Exposure Mode Exposure Modes Program Exposure Mode Aperture Priority ModeCancelling PA or PS Mode Mode Flash Aperture Priority ModeAperture Control Shutter Priority Mode Shutter Priority Mode Manual ModeShutter Control Meter Index Manual Mode Bulb Advanced Autofocus SINGLE-SHOT Autofocus Automatic Autofocus ModeAutofocus Modes Continuous Autofocus Wide Focus Area Changing the Autofocus ModeFocus Frame Autofocus Modes Local Focus Area Press and hold the adjust button and press the ISO buttonRelease Priority Focus Frame Metering Advanced ExposureSegment HONEYCOMB-PATTERN Metering Press the metering-mode button in the control panel CENTER-WEIGHTED Average MeteringMetering Selecting a Metering Method AE Lock Exposure Compensation AE Lock Exposure BracketingCustomize Function #10 AE Lock Button Customized Function #11 Exposure Bracketing Sequence Raise the built in flash or turn the accessory flash onFlash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing Flash Bracketing Multiple ExposureRepeat steps 3 and 4 until the series is complete Multiple Exposure Cancelling Multiple ExposureRepeat until all the exposures have been made Metering Index Mode Camera StatusDisplay Pointer Advanced Flash Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard modeHIGH-SPEED Flash Sync Press the flash-mode button in the control panel SLOW-SHUTTER Sync REAR-FLASH Sync REAR-FLASH Sync Flash Compensation Setting WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA Flash Taking Pictures in WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FlashWait for both flash units to become fully-charged Cancelling the WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash WIRELESS/REMOTE Ratio FlashPC Terminal Memory Additional Features Recalling Camera Settings in Memory Storing Settings in MemoryMemory Setting Action Customized SettingsCustom Function Control Resetting ALL the Customized Settings to Customized SettingsChanging the Customized Settings Turn the rear dial to change the setting Film Areas Data MemoryOverwriting the Film Areas Confirming the Data Area Press the adjust buttonData Memory Selecting Data Memory Deleting ALL of the Stored Data Turn the front control dial to change framesPress the data-memory button again For Owners of the Quartz Date Model Setting the Date and TimePress the Mode button to choose the data imprinting format Replacing the Quartz Data Back Battery DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Setting Film Speed Manually Setting Film Speed Manually SELF-TIMER Film Drive Modes Appendix Compatibility of Lenses and Accessories Program Reset ButtonAccessory Information Function Program Setting Panorama Adapter TroubleshootingBlinking Indicators Vertical Control Grip VC-700 Problem Check the following Troubleshooting Care and Storage Cleaning Exposure Technical DetailsCare and Storage Focus Technical Details 132 133 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541, Japan