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DVANCED RECORDING
EXPOSURE LOCK
EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL
The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure
modes as well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to
specific shooting conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera
can also be recalled with this dial. Simply turn the dial to the
appropriate position.
Manual exposure (p. 56)
Shutter priority (p. 55)
Aperture priority (p. 54)
Program exposure (p. 51)
Auto recording (p. 52)
Memory recall (p. 73)
Portrait subject program (p. 58)
Sports action subject program (p. 58)
Sunset subject program (p. 58)
Night portrait subject program (p. 58)
Exposure-mode
indicator
The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure
system. This function allows the exposure to be set by
a gray card or reference target outside the scene.
When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slow-
shutter sync is active (p. 87). The operation of the AE
lock button can be customized in section 1 of the
recording menu (p. 94).
Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the
exposure; the shutter speed and aperture monitor
displays turns black; releasing the button cancels the
setting. Frame the subject and press the shutter-
release button partway down to lock focus.
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PROGRAM - P
Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The program AE uses
luminance and focal-length information to calculate exposures. This allows the
photographer to shoot without worrying about exposure settings. The shutter speed and
aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitors and data panel. If the
brightness level of the scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera, the
shutter-speed and aperture displays turn red on the monitors and blink on the data panel.
Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter-speed/aperture combination
determined by the camera. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. The
camera gives priority to the flash exposure; once the flash is raised, any changes made
with program shift will be canceled.
As described in the basic recording operation (p. 33), press the shutter-release button
partway down until the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.
PROGRAM SHIFT - P
S/PA
Turn either the front or rear control dial to shift the shutter speed and
aperture combination; each combination gives the equivalent
exposure. The values are shifted in 0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments.
The front dial changes the shutter speed (P
S) and the rear dial
changes the aperture (P
A). If the lighting changes, the shifted value
remains fixed and the other display changes to compensate for the
required exposure.
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DVANCED RECORDING
AUTO RECORDING
Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Auto recording is the same as the
program exposure mode (p. 51), except that when the camera is on, if the exposure
mode dial is turned to or from the auto position, the auto exposure mode is reset. Turning
the camera off will not reset the mode. The following functions are reset:
Exposure compensation 0.0 p. 59
Flash compensation 0.0 p. 59
Drive mode Single-frame advance p. 61
Anti-shake On p. 37
White balance Auto p. 70
White-balance shift 0 p. 70
Custom white balance Memory reset to daylight p. 70
Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 74
Metering mode Multi-segment p. 69
Contrast compensation 0 p. 77
Color-saturation compensation 0 p. 77
Filter 0 p. 77
Focus area Wide focus frames p. 33
Image size 2560 X 1920 p. 82
Image quality Fine p. 82
Flash mode Fill flash p. 86
AEL button AE hold p. 94
Interval 1 minute p. 96
Number of frames (Interval) 2 p. 96
Start time (Interval) 0.0 hr p. 96
Bracket setup 0.3Ev step p. 96
Data imprinting Off p. 98
Imprint to Image and Exif p. 98
Flash metering mode ADI p. 92
Flash output (Manual) 1/4 p. 92
p. 45Display mode Standard
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Instant playback Off p. 100
Voice memo Off p. 101
Color mode Natural color (sRGB) p. 102
Sharpness Normal p. 97
Noise reduction On p. 103
Monitor amplification Auto p. 104
Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Exposure priority p. 104
DSP setup DSP (Digital Subject Programs) p. 106
p. 106Subject tracking AF On
p. 107Spot AE area Center spot
p. 107Direct manual Focus (DMF) Off
p. 94AE Lock Off
Magnification button Digital zoom p. 105
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DVANCED RECORDING
Aperture priority is set with the
exposure-mode dial (p. 50).
The photographer selects the
aperture and the camera sets
the appropriate shutter speed
to ensure the correct
exposure. When A mode is
selected, the aperture display
on the monitors turns blue.
APERTURE PRIORITY - A
Turn either the front or rear control dial to change the aperture. Press the shutter-release
button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed
is displayed.
The aperture values can be changed by 0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments between f/2.8 and
f/11 at the lens’ wide-angle position and f/3.5 to f/11 at the lens’ telephoto position. If the
aperture value is beyond the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display will blink on
the data panel and turn red on the monitors.
With the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto (p. 74), the shutter speed may not change
when the aperture is adjusted because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in fine steps.
When photographing scenes with very bright objects such as the sun at large apertures (f/2.8 or
f/3.5), streaking may be apparent in the image. Black areas caused by a loss of data may result.
In these situations, stop down the aperture or use neutral density filters to minimize the effect.
Do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun
could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.
Camera Notes
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Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The
photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the
appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When S mode is
selected, the shutter speed display on the monitors turns blue.
SHUTTER PRIORITY - S
The shutter speeds can be changed by 1/3 stop
increments from 30 to 1/16000 second. If the
shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the
aperture display will blink on the data panel and
turn red on the monitors.
Turn either the front or rear
control dial to change the
shutter speed. Press the
shutter-release button partway
down to activate the exposure
system; the corresponding
aperture will be displayed.
When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to
prevent underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when
using the built-in flash and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.
The yellow and white Anti-shake indicators do not appear in S mode.
The self-timer drive mode (p. 68) can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures.
When using the camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or
close-up photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the
camera during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.
Shooting tips
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DVANCED RECORDING
Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This
mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final
exposure. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50).
The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in 1/3 stop increments. The
shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 30 to 1/16000 second including bulb
(p. 57). The camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100, but can be changed with the function
dial (p. 74).
As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on the monitors. The
shutter-speed and aperture display will blink on the data panel and turn red on the
monitors if the image is extremely under or overexposed. If the monitors are black,
increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitors
are white. The recording menu can be used to constantly display a live image regardless
of the exposure setting (p. 104).
MANUAL EXPOSURE - M
To set the shutter speed, turn the
front control dial. To set the aperture,
turn the rear control dial. The
appropriate display will turn blue as
the exposure is changed.
To use manual shift, press and hold
the AEL button while turning the
front control dial; both the shutter
speed and aperture are changed
without affecting the total exposure.
When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to
prevent underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when
using the built-in flash and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.
The operation of the manual exposure mode can be customized with the setup menu (p.
145). The yellow and white Anti-shake indicators do not appear in M mode.
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Use the front control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until
“bulb” is displayed.
Use the rear control dial to set the appropriate aperture
required for the exposure.
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release
button for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the
shutter button will end the exposure.
The monitors will be blank during the exposure. The shutter
sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The
monitors will remain blank for up to 30 seconds while noise-
reduction processing is applied to the image.
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty
seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a
tripod and a remote cord is recommended for bulb exposures. The camera’s exposure
system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light
meter is recommended.
BULB EXPOSURES
ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) can be
used to reduce vibrations from touching the camera during
long exposures. Before using the cord, attach the ferrite core
supplied with the camera as described on page 161.
Remove the remote-control terminal cover using the notch on
the right side of the cover. The cover is attached to the body
to prevent loss. Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.
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DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAMS
Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-
balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and
subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the
appropriate subject program.
Sports action - used to capture fast action by maximizing shutter speeds.
When using a flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 75). The
flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 74). A
monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above
the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of
time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn
off the camera or cover the lens.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with flash, the
subject and background exposures are balanced. Use a tripod to eliminate
blurring from camera shake. The flash can only be used with close subjects
such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not
to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background
exposure.
Not all recording functions, such as the metering mode, can be changed when using
Digital Subject Programs.
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and
a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look
best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not
exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field
softens the background. Use the built-in flash with strong
direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
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EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION
The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to
make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted by as much as ±2Ev
in 1/3 increments (p. 111). The exposure and flash compensation will remain in effect until
it has been reset. For more on exposure and flash compensation, see page 110.
Adjustments to exposure must be set before the image is captured. When setting
exposure or flash compensation, the change in Ev is shown on the data-panel aperture
display and on the monitors. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture
displays will indicate the actual exposure.
Flash compensation
Exposure compensation
Press the exposure-compensation button (1).
Use the front control dial (2) to set exposure
compensation.
Use the rear control dial (3) to set flash
compensation.
Press the shutter-release button partway down or
press the exposure-compensation button to
complete the operation. The values will
automatically be set if a change is not made for a
few seconds. If any other value except 0.0 was set,
an indicator will be displayed on the monitor as a
warning. Also see camera notes on page 65.
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2
3
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FLASH MODES
The flash mode can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). For the flash
to fire, the built-in unit must be manually lifted. The flash will fire in the selected mode
regardless of the amount of ambient light. When the flash is used, the camera sensitivity
is automatically set between ISO 100 and 200. This setting can be changed using the
function dial (p. 74). The auto-white-balance setting will give priority to the flash’s color
temperature. If preset or custom white-balance settings are used, priority is given to the
active setting’s color temperature.
Fill-flash can be used as the main or
supplementary light. In low-light
conditions, the flash will act as the
main source of illumination and
overpower the ambient light. Under
strong sunlight or in backlit situations,
the fill-flash can reduce harsh
shadows.
FILL FLASH
RECORDING MENU
Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light
conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The
camera will fire two pre-flashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the
subject’s eyes.
RED-EYE REDUCTION
Fill-flash
Red-eye reduction
Rear flash sync
Wireless
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