Mounting Camera On Tripod; Self-Timer; Eyepiece Cap - Minolta X-370 Owner's Manual

Mounting camera on tripod
For maximum sharpness when
making exposures too long to per-
mit handholding of the camera
(1/30 sec. or slower), mount the
camera on a tripod using the socket
on the camera bottom .
Screw the Remote Cord into the
shutter release socket and release
the shutter.
• Do not use excessive forcll when
attaching the camera to a tripod .
• The mounting screw should be
5.4mm (1/4 in.) or shorter.
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Self-timer
The camera 's electronic self-timer
can be used to delay shutter release
for 10 sec.
1. Mount the camera on a sturdy
support (such as a tripod) , compose
your picture, and focus.
2. Set the mode/shutter-speed se-
lector at any setting other than
" 8", and make sure that the film is
advanced .
3. Pull the self-timer switch up .
4. To start the timer, press the
operating button .
A visual signal will indicate how
much time is left before the self-
timer releases the shutter.
Self-timer LED blinks as follows :
First 8 sec .: twice per sec.
Next sec. : eight times per sec .
Last sec .: continuously
NOTE
• You may cancel the self-timer
after it has been started by pushing
the self-timer switch down or by
sliding the main switch to " OFF" .
• After taking the picture, switch
off the self-timer, or the next pic-
ture wil l be taken after a 10-sec .
delay .
Eyepiece cap
When using the camera in auto
mode or at "8" and your head does
not shield the eyepiece from light
(self-timer operation or Remote
Cable release) , slide the eyepiece
cap onto the eyepiece frame . This
prevents unwanted light from affect-
ing exposure.
To keep it handy, the eyepiece
cap threads onto the camera strap .