Minolta 800si instruction manual Shutter Priority Mode

S - SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. This mode is useful when you want to control the motion in the photograph.

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

Release the exposure-mode button to enter the selection.

Compose your scene and turn either control dial to select the desired shutter speed.

• The shutter speed display will change in 1/2-stop increments with each click of the dial.

• If the aperture display blinks, a correct exposure is not possible with the shutter speed you have selected. Turn either control dial until the blinking stops to select another shutter speed.

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S-MODE FLASH

When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera'sTTL control ensures a proper exposure.

•When the flash is ready, will appear in the viewfinder.

•Choose a shutter speed of 1/200 or slower, as this is the sync speed. The aperture is set automatically.

•A larger f-number will result in a smaller flash range.

• Push the flash down if it is not needed.

• If the aperture blinks in the data panel and viewfinder, the aperture required for proper exposure is beyond the lens' range.Turn the dial to select another shutter-speed until the aperture stops blinking.

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