User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX MAXXUM 500SI

[. . . ] When you are ready for full control, move on to Level III and the ASM exposure modes. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before March, 1998. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released after this date. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash. The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the focus point that appears sharp in the final image. In the viewfinder, only the plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp. The photographed image however, will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the selected aperture. Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from the background. Set a small aperture when photographing landscapes to ensure your entire scene is sharp. · Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using. Cancelling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off. · will be displayed in the data panel. 40 41 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. S-MODE ­ SHUTTER PRIORITY S-Mode Flash When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. Flash exposure is controlled by the camera's TTL automatic flash metering system. 1. Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. · will appear in the data panel. 2. The wide focus area provides greater framing flexibility and makes it easier for the camera to focus on moving subjects. Wide focus area is the camera's standard focus mode. ADDITIONAL F E AT U R E S The camera determines which sensor is focusing on your subject and sets the focus accordingly. · The focus areas are not visible in the viewfinder frame. The focus area indicator in the viewfinder tells you which sensor the camera is using. 51 FOCUS ­ Spot AF Spot AF uses the center focus sensor and the current metering mode (p55) to lock focus and exposure. The focus and exposure settings remain locked until the spot AF button is released. FOCUS ­ Manual Focus Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 1. Press and hold the spot AF button. · Focus is confirmed when the viewfinder. Turn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp and focused. appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus. · Press the focus-mode button again to return to the autofocus mode. · will appear in the viewfinder, indicating the center focus sensor is being used. AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses Pull and turn the control ring until your subject appears sharp. 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. · Focus and exposure readings are held until the spot AF button is released. 52 53 FOCUS ­ AF Illuminator The AF Illuminator is a secondary function of the built-in flash. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus accurately, the built-in flash fires a few short bursts when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down to provide the illumination necessary for the camera to focus on your subject. · Pressing the spot AF button also activates the AF illuminator. EXPOSURE ­ 14 Segment Metering Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering uses information from the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main subject. The light metered by each applicable segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting or backlighting present in your scene. [. . . ] · Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and mirror, doing so may impair their alignment and movement. · Never use compressed air to clean the camera's interior, it may cause damage to sensitive interior parts. · Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. Before Important Events · Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test photographs. · Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment malfunction. Storage When storing your camera for extended periods, · Always attach the protective caps. [. . . ]