Taking Pictures In Auto Mode; Camera Settings - Minolta X-7A Instruction Manual

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TAKING PICTURES IN AUTO MODE
CAMERA SETTINGS
Set mode/shutter-speed selector
to "AUTO".
Set lens at desired aperture.
In aperture-priority auto mode,
all you need to do is set the desired
aperture- the camera will automati-
cally select the shutter speed
needed for proper exposure.
Viewfinder display
Before releasing the shutter, com-
pose your picture, focus, and check
the viewfinder for the following:
• Is the under-range LED blinking?
If so, turn the aperture ring
toward the largest aperture (i .e.,
f/2 , f/1 .7, or f/1.4, etc. ) until the
LED stops blinking, or increase the
I ight level if possible.
• Is the over-range LED blinking? If
so, turn the aperture ring toward
the smallest aperture (i.e ., f/16 or
f/22)
until the LED stops blinking.
If it does not stop, use a neutral-
density (N D) filter, or reduce the
I ight level if possible.
• Is an LED on indicating 1 /30 sec.
or slower shutter speed? Using
slow shutter speeds may result in
blurred pictures due to camera
movement. To correct, turn the
aperture ring toward the largest
aperture (i .e., f / l.7, fll.4, etc .,)
until the 1/60 sec. LED lights.
If not possible, use a t r ipod
(p. 22) or flash (p. 31).
NOTE
• In some situations you should use
the AE lock (p. 24)
• If your head is not shielding the
eyepiece from light when the
picture is taken (as when using
self-timer or a cable release), attach
the eyepiece cap (p. 22)