Taking Pictures - Minolta DYNAX 3L Instruction Manual

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TAKING PICTURES

BASIC OPERATION
In the standard operating mode, the camera sets the focus and expo-
sure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. The
camera's operation can be optimized for different subjects and situa-
tion with subject programs (p. 37), and the drive mode (p. 41) and
flash mode (p. 32) can be changed.
1. Slide the main switch to the on
position.
• Every time the camera is turned on, the
program AE (autoexposure) mode is set
and "P" appears on the data panel.
• See p. 54 for details on the camera's
default settings.
2. Center your subject in the wide
focus frame. If using a zoom lens,
rotate the zooming ring to frame
your subject as
desired.
3. Press the shutter release button
partway down to activate the
autofocus and exposure systems.
• When flash signal appears in the
viewfinder, the flash will fire (p. 33).
• In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator
will activate to determine focus distance
(p. 31).
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