Macro (Zoom 1500 Lens Only); Exposure Compensation - Minolta DIMAGE EX Instruction Manual

MACRO (ZOOM 1500 LENS ONLY)

The Macro Photography function on the Zoom 1500 lens allows you to fill the
frame with a business-card size object. The minimum focus distance in Macro is
0.35m (1.15 ft.).
• Autofocus does not operate when the lens is in Macro, manual focus must be used.
The focus range in Macro is from approximately .35m - .5m (1.15 - 1.64 ft.).
The Macro focus range is outside of the flash range, turn the flash off (Flash
Cancel).
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Press the Macro button.
• The Focus Aid Meter will appear, replacing
the image counter.
• Autofocus will be disabled and manual
focus will become available.
Frame the image, then press the
Left or Right button to focus.
• The Focus Aid Meter displays 10 levels of
focus. Manually focus the lens by pressing
the Left or Right button until the focus meter
is as close to maximum as possible.
Maximum focus level
Minimum focus level
• For best results, steady the camera on a
stable surface or use a tripod.
Press the shutter-release button
to take the picture.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The exposure can be adjusted to make the final image lighter or darker. Exposure
can be adjusted as much as +/– 2 EVs in 1/3 EV increments.
• Exposure can only be adjusted in Record mode. Set the exposure compensation
before recording the image. Once the image is captured, it cannot be changed in the
camera.
Reset the exposure compensation value to 0 when finished. The exposure
compensation values do not remain in the overlay bar, but the exposure
compensation value remains active.
While in Record mode, press the
Up or Down button to select the
exposure compensation value.
• The exposure compensation values are
displayed in the upper-left corner of the
LCD monitor, replacing the image counter.
• The exposure can be biased as much as
2
+/– EVs in 1/3EVa increments.
• The exposure change is visible in the LCD
monitor.
Frame the image, then press the
shutter-release button.
• The exposure compensation value remains
active after the picture is taken.
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