Automatic Exposure Lock AEL, Button | Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Comparison between exposure compensation and flash compensation.

1.For exposure compensation, when the flash doesn’t fire, the pic- ture will be compensated by changes in both the shutter speed and the aperture.

2.For exposure compensation, when the flash does fire, compen- sation will be due to changes in shutter speed, aperture, and the flash burst.

3.For flash compensation, only the flash burst changes.

• Specifically for 1 and 2 above, when in;

P-mode - both shutter speed and aperture change. A-mode - only the shutter speed changes. S-mode - only the aperture changes.

•See page 103 for additional information regarding flash compen- sation.

•If you desire a fixed flash burst for exposure compensation with flash, select Custom 26-2 (p. 181).

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL)

Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposure using the currently selected metering pattern without locking the focus. The exposure remains locked until the AE-lock button is released.

1.Select the desired metering pattern (pp. 74-76), and focus

on subject.

2. Press and hold the AE-lock		METERING
button.

•	appears in the

viewfinder and navigation display.

• Meter index also appears in the viewfinder (p. 83).

3.While pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene

as desired.

4. While still pressing the AE- lock button, press the shutter- release button all-the-way down to take the picture.

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Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta manual Automatic Exposure Lock AEL, Button, While pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene

Contents

Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Appendix Camera Body Names of Parts Top Data Panel Control Panel Navigation Display Viewfinder Quick Operation Set the camera for automatic operation If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yourSubject as desired Down Close the battery-chamber door Installing the BatteriesBatteries Door Lens Battery Condition IndicatorsAttaching the Lens Removing the Lens Insert film cartridge into the film chamber Loading FilmClose the back cover Slide the back-cover release and open the back cover Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Handling the CameraHolding the Camera Raise the built-in flash Turn the main switch to onTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Method Segment metering Full-Auto Basic Settings Focus Signals FocusingFocus Lock Focus is confirmed Flash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashSpecial Focus Situations If your subject is near a very bright object or area Flash Range Rewinding the FilmAperture ISO Lens Shadowing Gently press the manual-rewind button Manual Rewind Detailed display Display SelectionLarge icon display Meter-index display Exposure-history display Large Icon Display Detailed Display Exposure-History Display Meter-Index Display Operation Display Vertical Display Display Illumination Display Brightness and ContrastPress the navigation display illu- minator Display Contrast Automatic Autofocus a Focus ModeContinuous Autofocus C Single-Shot Autofocus S Manual Focus MF Turn the focus-mode switch to MFAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses MF to AF AF/MF Control ButtonAF to MF Focus Area Smooth Focusing While pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWide Focus Area Picture Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localLocal Focus Area Turn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaHow to Lock the Wide Focus Area AF Illuminator Mode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode PA/PS Mode Mode FlashTurn either control dial to select the aperture Turn the rear control dial to change the aperture Aperture Control Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed Shutter Control Metering in M Mode Select a desired shutter speed and aperture Manual Shift Selectable Metering Turn the metering-mode switch toSegment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering Spot Metering Exposure Compensation Center-Weighted Average Metering Increment ie +/-3.0EV Changing to 1/3 IncrementsMeter Index Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EV While pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Automatic Exposure Lock AELButton Spot Metering Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Brightness-Distribution Display Open the control-panel door and press the ISO button Setting the ISO ManuallyTurn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Drive Continuous Open the control panel door and press the adjust button SELF-TIMER Turn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Exposure Bracketing0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV Normal -0.5EV +0.5EV -1.0EV +1.0EV Multiple Exposure Number Exposures AdjustmentCompensate the exposures as follows Turn the drive-mode lever to Flash Flash Mode Switch Rear Flash Sync RED-EYE Reduction Flash Compensation SLOW-SHUTTER Sync Flash Bracketing Accessory Flash Pre-flash metering Flash Metering HIGH-SPEED Sync Attach the 5600HSD, 5400HS or 3600HSD and set it to HSS mode Turn either control dial and select normal wireless or ratio Normal Flash Wireless/Remote Flash HSS Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash Wait until both flash units are fully charged Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash PC Terminal Additional Features Open the control-panel door and press the Date button Setting the Date/TimeDATE/TIME Imprinting Press the ADJ button Slide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to on Using Eye-StartDATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-START Changing the Format Cover the viewfinder with the eyepiece cap Time Exposures Bulb Press the depth-of-field preview button DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview SETTING/CANCELLING the Audio Diopter Adjustment