User manual KONICA MINOLTA MAXXUM 4 (ALPHA SWEET II L)

[. . . ] Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. [. . . ] The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. Replace the eyepiece cup after the exposure. OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES The Angle Finder VN and Magnifier VN can be used with this camera. The Angle Finder makes using the camera at low angles easier. The Magnifier enlarges the center of the viewfinder image for critical focusing especially for macro photography. Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient. These accessories are mounted on the viewfinder frame as described above. For more information on these and other accessories, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. 41 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Camera exposure can be changed by as much as ±3. 0 Ev to make the final image lighter or darker. Exposure compensation cannot be used in the manual-exposure mode. 2 1 Press and hold the exposurecompensation button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the degree of compensation. This value is displayed in the aperture display and on the Ev scale. For more on the Ev scale, see page 39. Once set, the exposure-compensation indicator shows an increase (+) or decrease (­) to the metered exposure. The viewfinder Ev scale displays the degree of compensation. The use of a tripod is recommended with slowsync. exposures. 45 AF BUTTON The AF button allows the camera to be focused on a specific target using the spot focus area or one of the eight local-focus areas. Place the spot focus area on the subject. Press and hold the AF button (1) to focus. The focus remains locked until the button is released. When the button is released, the wide focus frame is active. While continuing to hold the AF button, press the shutter-release partway down to lock the exposure, and then all the way down to take the picture. Spot focus area 1 2 To use one of the eight-local focus areas, press and hold the AF button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the area; the shutter speed display indicates the active area. 1 The appropriate area should be placed on the subject as the camera focuses as each area is selected. While continuing to hold the AF button, press the shutter-release partway down to lock the exposure, and then all the way down to take the picture. 46 ADVANCED OPERATION The shutter speed display on the data panel and in the viewfinder indicates the active focus area. The area is briefly illuminated in the viewfinder when it is selected. When the AF button is initially pressed, the spot focus area is active. The control dial is used to cycle through the local-focus areas. [. . . ] · Never place lens fluid directly on the lens. · Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and mirror, doing so may impair their alignment and movement. · Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the focus. Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror. [. . . ]