Mounting Camera On Tripod; Eyepiece Cap.22 - Minolta X-370s Instruction Manual

Mounting camera on tripod
For using the self-timer, or for
maximum sharpness when making
exposures too long to permit
handholding of the camera (1/30
sec, or slower!, mount the camera
on a tripod using the socket on the
camera bottom.
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
"B", and make sure that the film is
advanced.
3. Puli the self-timer switch up.
4. To start the timer, press the
shutter-release 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 will be taken after a 10-sec.
delay.
Eyepiece cap
When using the camera in auto
mode or at "B", if your head does
not shield the eyepiece from light
(self-timer operation), slide the
eyepiece cap onto the eyepiece
frame. This prevents unwanted light
from affecting exposure.
To keep it handy, the eyepiece
cap threads onto the camera strap
(p. 5).