Manual Mode; Metering Mode; Exposure Compensation; Flash Compensation - Minolta Dimage A1 Instruction Manual

Manual mode

Select the Manual mode, and then set the shutter
speed and aperture. When the flash is not in use, as
changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be
visible on the live image.

Metering mode

Metering mode can be selected from Multi-segment, Center weighted, FFP Spot, and Center Spot. In
FFP (Flex Focus Point) Spot, the metering area moves with the focus point. In Center Spot, it always
stays at the center. When the exposure mode is set to Manual mode, the metering mode cannot be
selected.

Exposure compensation

The ambient light can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjust-
ed by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments. When the exposure mode is set to Manual mode, the
exposure compensation cannot be adjusted.

Flash compensation

Flash burst can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted by
as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments.

Flash mode

Flash mode can be selected from Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync, and Wireless. When
Wireless is selected, attach the Program Flash 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) to the camera first, turn on
the flash, then select Wireless in DiMAGE Capture.

Flash control

Flash control can be selected from ADI flash metering, Pre-flash TTL, and Manual flash control (1/1,
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16). When the flash mode is set to Red-eye reduction, ADI flash metering is
always set. When the flash mode is set to Wireless, Pre-flash TTL is always set. Manual flash control
is available only when the flash mode is set to Fill-flash or Rear flash sync.
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