User manual KONICA MINOLTA MAXXUM 70

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings: · · · · · · · · Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. [. . . ] 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. For more on the Ev scale, see page 39. Once set, the exposure-compensation indicator shows an increase (+) or decrease (­) to the metered exposure. In the program, aperture-priority, and shutter-priority modes, the degree of compensation set in one mode is applied to the other two; exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off, but is reset if the mode dial is turned to the full-auto program or subject program position. With full-auto program and subject programs, exposure compensation is reset when the position of the mode dial is changed. 42 ADVANCED OPERATION Exposure compensation can be used when the camera's exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the final image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values. Metered exposure ­1. 0Ev ­2. 0Ev In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer. DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW To provide the brightest viewfinder image possible, the camera only closes the lens aperture during the exposure. The aperture can be stopped down to preview its affect on depth of field (p. While looking through the viewfinder, press and hold the depth-of-field preview button (1) to stop the lens down to the aperture in use. 1 43 AE LOCK BUTTON The AE-lock button locks the exposure without activating the AF system. This allows the exposure to be set with a gray card or a reference target outside the scene. The operation of the AE-lock button can be changed with custom function 9 (p. This button is disabled in shutter-priority and manual-exposure modes. Frame the exposure target in the viewfinder depending on the metering mode in use (p. Press the AEL button (1) to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture are displayed and the AEL indicator is displayed in the viewfinder. Release the button to cancel the lock. 1 2 While holding the AEL button, place the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to focus (2). Press the shutter-release button down all the way to take the picture. The exposure remains locked after the picture is taken if the AEL button is not released. The viewfinder Ev scale shows the difference between the locked exposure and the current light level measured with the meter. AEL indicator Ev scale 44 ADVANCED OPERATION When the Ev scale indicates 0, the locked exposure shown in the shutter-speed and aperture displays is the same as the exposure determined by the meter. The metered exposure is one stop less (­) than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposure is two and a half stops more (+) or less (­) than the locked exposure. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is three or more stops greater (+) or less (­) than the locked exposure. ABOUT SLOW SYNC. When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. 27) which balances the ambient light exposure with the flash exposure so the background is recorded with the subject. When the AEL button is pressed and held, the ambient light exposure is determined and the flash exposure is based on the locked aperture setting. 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. [. . . ] · Periodically release the camera's shutter to keep it operating properly. · Before using the camera after prolonged storage, check that it is operating properly. 80 CARE AND STORAGE CLEANING · If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface. · To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. [. . . ]