Minolta 800si Program Exposure Mode, Exposure Modes, Changing the Exposure Mode, Shutter Speed

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EXPOSURE MODES

CHANGING THE EXPOSURE MODE

Press and hold the exposure- mode button.

Turn either control dial until the mark for the desired mode appears in the data panel.

Release the exposure-mode button.

SHUTTER SPEED

In the data panel and viewfinder, fraction of a second shutter speeds are indicated by whole numbers (from 2 to 8000). For example, if 250 appears, the shutter speed is 1/250 of a second. Shutter speeds in seconds are represented by " after the number. For example 3" is a 3 second exposure (0"7 is 7/10 of a second).

P - PROGRAM EXPOSURE MODE

P mode (PROGRAM) is ideal when you want to give your full attention to the subject and give the camera control over exposure. When focused on your main subject, Expert Program Selection automatically analyzes subject size, motion, and magnification as well as lens focal length. Then, it sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the scene requirements.

While pressing the exposure-mode button, turn either control dial until P appears in the data panel.

Release the exposure-mode button to enter the selection.

Compose your scene and take the picture.

✎Using the exposure-mode button to set P mode will not change any other camera settings. To return all camera settings to default, press the program-reset button.

PA AND PS: CREATIVE EXPOSURE CONTROL

After the AE system has been activated, you can change the shutter speed or aperture, automatically set by Expert Program Selection, in 1/2-stop increments while maintaining a correct exposure.

PA - Turn the rear control dial until the desired aperture setting appears in the viewfinder and body data panels. PA appears in the body data panel.

• The aperture will not change, even if lighting conditions change. The shutter-speed value will be set automatically.

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