User manual MINOLTA VECTIS S-1

[. . . ] BASIC OPERATION FOCUS USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES E INSTRUCTION MANUAL CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis S-1. The Vectis S-1 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camera with many Advanced Photo SystemTM features such as variable printaspect-ratio and magnetic storage of date, title, and exposure information. The Vectis S-1 also incorporates the revolutionary TTL side viewfinder. The side viewfinder provides a high viewfinder magnification, high eyepoint, and large diopter range, in addition to giving the camera its distinctive profile. [. . . ] Press the flash-mode button until appears in the data panel. Tips: ·Set the flash to or when using Night Portrait mode. ·Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken. Tips: ·Use faster film and a tripod. ·If you are photographing a dark night scene, it may be difficult for the camera to focus, use manual focus or focus hold. 52 53 CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES Your camera has four different exposure modes: Aperturepriority, Shutter-priority, Manual, and Program. The exposure modes let you to tailor the degree of camera control needed to capture the desired image. A S M Aperture Priority Mode Manually select aperture Shutter Priority Mode Manually select shutter speed Manual Exposure Manually select aperture and shutter speed CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES Using Flash in A, S, and M Modes Autoflash does not operate in A, S, or M mode. If the flash is up when A, S, or M mode is set, the flash mode is set to and will fire every time a picture is taken. If the flash is down when A, S, or M mode is set, the flash is set to and will not fire. Refer to Using the Built-in Flash on page 42 for additional information. ·In A, S, and M modes, press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash. Press the built-in flash down to cancel the flash. 54 55 A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the range of sharpness (depth-of-field) in an image. See Aperture Control on page 58. ·If 2000 or 30" blinks in the data panel, the required setting is beyond the camera's shutter speed range. ·In the viewfinder, only the plane on which the camera is focused will appear sharp. The photographed image will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the aperture used. 1. Press the commandmode button until A appears in the data panel. When the built-in flash is up, or an attached accessory flash is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the built-in flash is down, or an attached accessory flash is off, the flash will not fire. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to 1/125 (the flash sync speed). Refer to Flash Range on page 43 or the accessory flash manual to determine the aperture and the flash range. ·If 125 blinks in the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial to select the aperture. 56 57 APERTURE CONTROL S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. This mode is useful when you want to control subject blur. Large Aperture Small Aperture 1. Set the command switch to ASM. The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depthof-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point where the lens is focused which will appear sharp. Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. [. . . ] The lens is focused from infinity to 2. 0 m and back 2 times and the shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before the shutter is released. Exposures are taken at a rate of two rolls per month. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility. No display appears when the camera is switched on. ·The batteries are loaded incorrectly; remove and reinstall the batteries. ·The camera has malfunctioned; turn the camera off and remove and reinsert the batteries. [. . . ]