Minolta Minolta, Maxxum, Dynax 7 manual Metering in M Mode

M MODE

• appears in the viewfinder, next to the shutter-speed and aperture display, indicating that both can be changed.

•The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial.

M-Mode Flash

1.Follow the steps on the previous page.

2.Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

•The shutter speeds of 1/200 or slower are selectable. However, shut- ter speeds greater than 1/200 can be achieved using high speed sync flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS (p. 110).

•When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

Metering in M Mode

The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’ exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.82-83). (Metered manual).

Your settings match the rec-	Your settings will overex-
ommended exposure.	pose the metered area by
	1EV.

		EXPOSURE
Your settings will underex-	Your settings will overex-
pose the metered area by	pose the metered area by
1.5EV.	1.3EV.

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the current setting of the exposure compensation dial (p. 77).

• or will blink in the meter index if the settings will over or underex- pose the subject by more than 3.0 EV.

•If you press the display-selection button, the meter-index display appears in the navigation display. Index in M mode (Metered manual) is

shown in the upper mid- area with .

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