Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically; Evf And Lcd Monitor Display; Basic Recording Operation - Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi Instruction Manual

BASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to
still-image recording; the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and
LCD monitor will activate. Press the pro-auto button (2) to
reset the programmed and automatic functions.
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All camera operations are now fully automatic. The
autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work
together to bring professional results effortlessly.
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EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

Focus frame
Mode indicator
Metering-mode
indicator (p. 51)
Aperture display
Shutter-speed display
Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program indicator (p. 52 , 32)
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ASIC RECORDING
Image-size display (p. 84)
Image-quality indicator (p. 85)
Drive-mode indicator (p. 58)
Frame counter (p. 15, 84)
Focus signal (p. 29)

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

1 Turn the mode dial to the recording position (1). Use
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the zooming ring to frame the subject (2). The effect of
the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder
(EVF) and LCD monitor.
Place the subject within the focus frame.
• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 28).
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens:
0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the
macro function (p. 47).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (3) to
lock the focus and exposure.
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• The focus signals (p. 29) on the monitors will confirm that
the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera
was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous
steps until the signal is white.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in
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the live image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from
white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
• The live image may freeze for an instant as the AF system
determines focus.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (4) to
take the picture.
The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is
being written to the memory card. Never remove a card
while data is being transferred.
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