Minolta 800si instruction manual Flash Compensation, REAR-FLASH Sync

REAR-FLASH SYNC

Turn either dial to display in the data panel.

Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection.

Press the shutter release button all-the-way down to take the picture.

•Select a shutter speed of 1/90 or slower. If a faster shutter speed is

selected, will remain in the viewfinder, but a normal exposure will be made.

•Rear flash sync is not compatible with flash units that have a very long firing duration. An incomplete exposure will occur.

FLASH COMPENSATION

This function enables you to bias the output of the built-in flash or an accessory flash as much as + or – 3 EVs in .5 increments.

While pressing the flash- compensation button, turn either control dial.

When the desired compensation factor appears in the viewfinder and data panel, release the button.

• will remain in the viewfinder and data panel.

•Flash compensation does not operate with flash units connected to the PC terminal.

✎Check the compensation amount by pressing the flash-compensation button.

✎Cancel flash compensation by resetting it to 0.0.

MEMORY: The Flash Compensation setting can be stored in memory. See page 99 for information.

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