User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 500SI SUPER

[. . . ] The High-Speed Autofocus, Predictive Focus Control functions, and top shutter speed of 1/8000 second mean the 800si responds quickly, accurately, and flexibly to virtually any motion, composition, or lighting condition in the moment of a shutter release. In addition, you can select any of the four local focus areas, take spot meter readings, lock exposure and focus separately or together, and use Memory to save and later recall three groups of your most often used camera settings. This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly. Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. [. . . ] Compose the scene and focus the lens. · If the scene is too dark for autofocus to operate, press the focusmode button and focus the lens manually. · Attach the eyepiece cap (p 11). ADVANCED AUTOFOCUS Press and hold the shutter-release button to take the picture. · The shutter will remain open as long as the button is pressed. To reduce or prevent blurring of the photograph, attach either the Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC-1000L (both sold separately). Remove the remote control terminal cover. Then, insert the remote cord's plug into the terminal. · The shutter will remain open as long as you hold the remote control button down. 62 63 AUTOFOCUS MODES This camera has three autofocus modes that can be changed at any time. See page 99 for information. SINGLE-SHOT AUTOFOCUS When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the camera focuses until sharp focus is confirmed and then focus is locked. Focus will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down or until after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Use Single-shot Autofocus when photographing non-moving subjects or subjects that are outside the focus area. See Focus Lock, page 27. AUTOMATIC AUTOFOCUS MODE When autofocus is activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the camera will continue focusing while the subject is moving and lock focus when it is still. Automatic Autofocus Mode works well in any situation, but is especially useful for subjects that move and stop suddenly. CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS The camera continues focusing while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. The shutterrelease button can be pressed all the way down when the subject is in focus. Continuous Autofocus should be used at sporting events or other occasions when the subject moves continuously. Continued on next page. 64 65 AUTOFOCUS MODES CHANGING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Press the AF-mode button in the control panel. FOCUS FRAME Your camera has a wide focus area and four local focus areas. · Press the exposure-compensation button at any time to make the exposure factor appear in the data panel. · In P, A, and S modes and each subject program mode, the metering index will appear in the viewfinder when the autofocus is activated by Eye-start or pressing the shutter-release button partway down. Cancel exposure compensation using the above procedure to set the compensation value to 0. 0. Press and hold the AE Lock button. · AEL appears in the viewfinder and the data panel. · The 0 mark in the meter index represents the AE lock exposure. · The selected metering method does not change. MEMORY: The Exposure Compensation setting can be stored in memory. See page 99 for information. Continued on next page. 74 75 AE LOCK While holding the AE-lock button, recompose the picture. · A mark on the meter index will indicate the difference between the locked exposure (0) and the exposure value of the area currently being read. · Do not release the AE lock button until after the picture is taken. EXPOSURE BRACKETING Exposure bracketing lets you expose a series of frames with exposures below and above the normal metered exposure. This function is especially useful when shooting with reversal film, because of the film's low tolerance for exposure error. The exposures can be made in 0. 3, 0. 5, or 1. 0 EV increments. Press the drive-mode button in the control panel. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph. · Exposure will remain locked as long as your finger depresses the AE-lock button. If the flash is up and appears in the viewfinder, Slow-shutter Sync will be activated (p 88). The spot-metering frame and a second mark on the index meter will not appear. Turn either control dial until the exposure-bracketing indicator appears in the data panel. Customize Function #10 - AE Lock Button Setting 1 - In default operation the AE lock button is only active while it is being pressed. [. . . ] · In colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. The display will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures. · To prevent condensation from forming when bringing the camera from a cold exterior to a warm building, place it in a plastic bag. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. Continued on next page. 127 CARE AND STORAGE BATTERIES · Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures. [. . . ]