Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 manual SLOW-SHUTTER Sync, Flash Compensation

SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC

Slow-shutter sync Conventional flash

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture. Flash output is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessory flash on.

2. While pressing the AE-lock but-

ton, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

•AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in the display and the viewfinder.

•The shutter speed may not be reduced if the background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-mode).

• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.

•Custom 10-2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate slow-shutter sync. Press again to cancel (p. 168).

FLASH COMPENSATION

Use flash compensation to increase or decrease the output of the built-in or an attached accessory flash up to +/–2 EV in 1/2EV incre- ments. This function is especially useful when shooting with slide film, because of the film’s low tolerance for exposure error.

Flash compensation changes the flash exposure by the amount set relative to the ambient exposure.

Rotate the flash-compensation dial to the desired compensation value.

• Selected compensation values appear in the naviga- tion display.

• appears in the

viewfinder.

•Flash compensation does not modify the output of a flash set to man- ual flash or connected to the PC terminal.

•Flash compensation has no effect on the ambient light exposure.

•Flash compensation and exposure compensation can be used togeth- er. See page 80 for their comparison.

•Over exposure, using flash compensation, may not be possible with the built-in flash.

•If you press the display-selection button, the meter-index display appears in the navigation display. The flash compensation index is shown

in the lower mid-area with .

FLASH

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