Flash Compensation - Minolta Dynax 800si Instruction Manual

REAR-FLASH SYNC
Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter
the selection.
Press the shutter release button all-the-way down to take
the picture.
• Select a shutter speed of 1/90 or slower. If a faster shutter speed is
selected, will remain in the viewfinder, but a normal exposure will
be made.
• Rear flash sync is not compatible with flash units that have a very long
firing duration. An incomplete exposure will occur.
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Turn either dial to display
in the data panel.

FLASH COMPENSATION

This function enables you to bias the output of the built-in flash or
an accessory flash as much as + or – 3 EVs in .5 increments.
• will remain in the viewfinder and data panel.
• Flash compensation does not operate with flash units connected to the
PC terminal.
Check the compensation amount by pressing the flash-compensation
button.
Cancel flash compensation by resetting it to 0.0.
MEMORY: The Flash Compensation setting can be stored in
memory. See page 99 for information.
While pressing the flash-
compensation button, turn
either control dial.
When the desired
compensation factor appears
in the viewfinder and data
panel, release the button.
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