Exposure - Exposure Compensation - Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 Manual

EXPOSURE – Exposure Compensation
The metering system in this
camera averages the readings from
each active metering segment to
determine an exposure that will
achieve an average middle grey
tone on the film.
Compensated Exposure
Bright scenes such as snow or beach
scenes are often underexposed. Dark
scenes are often overexposed. Exposure
compensation lets you adjust the metered
exposure +/– 3 stops in 1/2 stop
increments.
This effect is most visible when slide film is being used.
Press the exposure-
compensation button and turn
the control dial until the desired
compensation value appears in
the data panel.
• Exposure compensation remains until it is
reset or cancelled.
• To cancel exposure-compensation, repeat
the above procedure and select 0.0 or
press the program-reset button.
• Exposure compensation is not available in
M-mode.
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EXPOSURE – Setting the ISO Manually
Set the film speed manually when you want to override the DX-coded
film speed or when using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set
from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3EV increments.
1. Turn the function dial to ISO.
Metered Exposure
2. Press the function button and
Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed.
turn the control dial until the
desired ISO value appears in
the data panel.
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