User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM 4
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[. . . ] APPENDIX
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS DETAILED OPERATION CREATIVE EXPOSURE SUBJECT / DRIVE AUTOMATIC OPERATION GETTING STARTED
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
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APPENDIX
STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Eyepiece Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 30)
Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.
· will be displayed on the data panel.
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CREATIVE EXPOSURE
S MODE SHUTTER PRIORITY
In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or the stop the motion of the subject.
Flash with S Mode
In S 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.
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Turn the function dial to .
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Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.
will appear on the data panel.
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While pressing the function button , turn the control dial until S appears on the data panel.
Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.
· The maximum shutter speed is 1/90 sec when using flash.
Control dial
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Release the function button. Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.
· The shutter speed range is from 1/2000 to 30 seconds.
· The camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed. · With larger aperture numbers (smaller lens opening), the subject will be out of flash range. The use of smaller aperture numbers (larger lens opening) is recommended. 36).
Fractions of a second are displayed without a numerator. The number 90 displayed stands for 1/90th of a second.
" indicates full seconds. 2" is two seconds.
If the aperture display blinks, the shutter speed is outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops.
Canceling the Flash
Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.
· will be displayed on the data panel.
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CREATIVE EXPOSURE
M MODE MANUAL
M mode gives you full control over exposure. 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.
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Turn the function dial to
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If an exposure-compensation indicator does not appear, your settings agree with the exposure determined by the camera.
The exposure will underexpose your subject.
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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
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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.
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Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.
will appear on the data panel.
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Turn the function dial to
.
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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
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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).
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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
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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. [. . . ] 52 Spot Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 T Test Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 TTL Flash Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 P PA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]
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