User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM 4

[. . . ] APPENDIX E INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUSTOM FUNCTIONS DETAILED OPERATION CREATIVE EXPOSURE SUBJECT / DRIVE AUTOMATIC OPERATION GETTING STARTED AUTOMATIC OPERATION 2 continued on next page 3 APPENDIX STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Eyepiece Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The exposurecompensation indicator displays the difference between your shutter speed and aperture settings and the exposure determined by the camera's metering system. Metering in Manual Mode In M mode, the exposure-compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the data panel indicates if the set exposure is greater or less than exposure determined by the camera's metering system. 1 2 Turn the function dial to . If an exposure-compensation indicator does not appear, your settings agree with the exposure determined by the camera. The exposure will underexpose your subject. 3 4 Exposurecompensation button To select the shutter speed, turn the control dial . · The shutter-speed range is from 1/2000 to 30 seconds. To select the aperture, turn the control dial while pressing the exposurecompensation button. · The aperture range depends on the lens. · Any changes with exposure-compensation is canceled temporarily in M mode. If exposure compensation was set before switching to M mode, it will be reapplied when the exposure mode is changed back to another mode. Continued on next page Control dial 60 61 CREATIVE EXPOSURE While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until M appears on the data panel. Release the function button. The exposure will overexpose your subject. M-MODE ­ MANUAL Flash with M mode In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. · The camera's automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. P MODE Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aperture. The P mode software analyzes the subject's size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctly expose the scene. 1 · Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. will appear on the data panel. 1 Turn the function dial to . 2 2 To select the shutter speed, turn the control dial. · The maximum shutter speed is 1/90 sec when using flash. The shutter speeds slower than 1/90 can be used PA Mode 3 Exposurecompensation button To select the aperture, press the exposure-compensation button while turning the control dial . · Refer to the flash range on page 36 to determine the aperture setting. The aperture can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 -2 setting. (p. 109). 1 2 Set the camera to custom 8-2. Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. Turn the control dial to change the aperture. Control dial Canceling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off. · will be displayed on the data panel. · The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure. Continued on next page 62 63 CREATIVE EXPOSURE While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until P appears on the data panel. P MODE PS Mode The shutter speed can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 - 3 setting. (p. 109). EXPOSURE WARNINGS Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when the level of available light is beyond the camera's control. MODE DISPLAY CAUSE The light level is beyond the camera's metering range. * The required exposure is beyond the shutterspeed and aperture range. * ACTION Bright Light Use slower speed film, a neutral density (ND) filter, or reduce the light level of your surroundings. 1 2 Set the camera to custom 8-3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speeds. · The aperture is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure. P A S M Low Light CREATIVE EXPOSURE Use higher speed film or a flash. P A/PA · The built-in flash and accessory flashes cannot be used with PA or Ps modes. PA and Ps modes are canceled when the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on. The PA and Ps custom settings are still active and can be used when the built-in flash or accessory flash is turned off. · To turn off the PA/Ps function, change the custom setting to 8-1. Turning the function dial to other modes, or popping up the built-in flash will temporary cancel the PA/Ps mode. · When an operation is not made for five seconds, the aperture display (Ps) or the shutter speed display (PA) will go blank on the data panel. A few seconds later, the S/A on the data panel will turn off; the camera returns to P mode. PA/Ps can be activated again by simply pressing the shutterrelease button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture display and then turn the control dial to reactivate the PA/Ps mode. The required exposure is beyond the shutterspeed range. Select a larger or smaller aperture until the display stops blinking. S/Ps The required exposure is beyond the aperture range of the lens. Select a faster or slower shutter speed until the display stops blinking. * The warnings may appear with subject programs. 64 65 FOCUS AREA DETAILED OPERATION In this section you can move on to the detailed operation to expand your expertise. [. . . ] 58 Shutter Release Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Small Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Spot Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]