User manual MINOLTA KD-20M

[. . . ] When you are ready for full control, move on to Level III and the ASM exposure modes. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before December, 1998. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released after this date. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Center your subject in the focus frame [ ]. · or will appear in the viewfinder when focus is confirmed. · If appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button partway down to pop-up the built-in flash. will disappear, then reappear when the flash is charged. Continued on next page. 21 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO 5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. · In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator (p55) will fire to determine focus distance. · Use focus hold (p24) if your subject is outside the focus frame. SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (p24) or manual focus (p54). If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast. Focus Signals The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status when focus is activated. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. Focus is confirmed If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame. Continuous autofocus ­ Focus is confirmed Continuous autofocus ­ Lens focusing Shutter is locked Focus cannot be confirmed ­ Shutter is locked. Subject is too close or is one of the special focus situations described on page 23. If your subject is near a very bright object or area. 22 23 FOCUS HOLD Use focus hold when your subject is outside the focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In Full-Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary. · The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. · Select flash cancel ( ) when you don't want the flash to fire. Remove the film, then close the back cover. Manual Rewind Cancelling Red-eye Reduction Turn the function dial to , then press the function button and turn the control dial until and OFF appear in the data panel. Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is finished. 1. Follow steps 1-3 from Automatic Rewind. 28 29 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait Mode Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In Portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression. * Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point you focused on that appears sharp (p42). LEVEL II Now that you are comfortable with the operation of the camera, take more control of the creative process by telling the camera what kind of picture you want to take. The subject program modes let you take more control without leaving the program exposure mode. In each of the subject program modes, the camera will automatically set the best possible shutter speed and aperture for the type of picture you are taking. This section also lets you explore the use of the Selftimer and Continuous Advance modes. Subject Program Selection Page Portrait Mode 31 Landscape Mode 32 Close-Up Mode 33 Sports Mode 34 Night Portrait Mode 35 Photographing Night Scenes 36 Drive Mode Self-Timer Continuous Advance Page 37 38 Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under . Tips · For best results use a mid-telephoto lens with a large aperture. · Use fill flash (p27) when your subject is backlit or has strong shadows across the face. · Lock focus on your subject's eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression. Each of these functions can be explored independently after Level I has been mastered. · Press the program-reset button to return the camera to FullAuto operation. 31 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Landscape Mode Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure everything is in focus. In Landscape mode, the camera is set to obtain the greatest depthof-field possible, while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur due to camera shake. SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Close-Up Mode Set Close-Up mode when photographing small objects like flowers or jewelry. In Close-Up mode, the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for the picture you are taking. Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under . Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under . Tips · For best results zoom to a wide view or use a wide angle lens and include a foreground subject or detail to create a feeling of depth in the picture. [. . . ] Refer to Flash Range (p26) to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture. 2. Press the function button and turn the control dial until A appears in the data panel. If 125 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash. 3. Turn the control dial to select the aperture. Cancelling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off. [. . . ]