Flash Photography - Minolta MAXXUM 8000i Instruction Manual

2. Set the camera to M exposure mode, then
slide the setting control to the left until
bulb
appears in the data panel.
3. Set the aperture.
4.
Focusthe lens, and then attach the eyepiece.
5.
Release the shutter. (At
bulb,
the shutter
remains open as long as the shutter-release
button is held down.)
For making long exposures, use of a remote
cord, either RC-1000S or RC-1000L, is
strongly recommended to minimize camera
shake. Both cords have locking shutter-re¬
lease buttons, convenient for keeping the
shutter open for extended periods.To attach a
remote cord, remove the remote control ter¬
minal cover and insert the remote cord plug.
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Your Maxxum 8000i uses an advanced flash
control system for correct flash exposures any¬
time—in daylight, low light, or total darkness. In
all exposure modes, the camera's TTLfthrough-
the-lens) flash metering system controls the
flash output to ensure proper exposure.
When using a dedicated flash, two flash signals
appear in the viewfinder.
The flash-on signal appears whenever the flash
unit will fire when charged. In P mode, the
camera automatically activates and fires the
flash when the light level is very low or if fill flash
is required. A special fill-flash program lightens
shadows without washing out highlight details,
and controls the background exposure in bright¬
er conditions. The flash-ready signal blinks
slowly when the flash is charged, and then rap¬
idly, following exposure to confirm sufficient ex¬
posure.
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