Minolta MAXXUM 8000i Instruction Manual page 28

When single-frame film advance is set a double
exposure can be made. After the first exposure
is taken, both the film position and the frame
counter remain unchanged. Following the sec¬
ond exposure, the film and frame counter ad¬
vance, and multiple exposure is automatically
canceled.
When single-frame advance is set, multiple
exposure can be canceled after the initial ex¬
posure is made by repeating the setting pro¬
cedure (i.e., sliding the setting control while
pressing in both the FUNC and MODE but¬
tons).
If the Data Memory Card is in use, the last
exposure of a multi-exposure sequence will
be retained in memory.
If continuous film advance is used.yvith: multiple
exposure, a single frame will be exposed re¬
peatedly as long as the shutter-release button is
held down. Once you let go of the shutter-re¬
lease button, the film and frame counter ad¬
vance, and multiple exposure will be automat¬
ically canceled.
• When the camera is set for autoexposure
operation, each step in a multi-exposure se¬
quence is exposed as if it were the only ex¬
posure on the frame. In cases where the
background is dark and the subject doesn't
overlap in successive steps, exposure should
be correct In other cases, exposure com¬
pensation may be required. For double expo¬
sures, each exposure should be reduced by
one stop; for other multi-exposures you may
need to experiment to determine the correct
exposure compensation.
• For multiple exposures, avoid using the
first or last several frames on a roll of film; the
degree of film curl occuring on those portions
of the roll may adversely affect image regis¬
tration.
The self-timer allows you to set a ten-second
shutter-release delay.
To operate the self-timer.
1. Open the card door and press the self-timer
(0) button. The self-timer indicator (0) will ap¬
pear in the data panel.
2. Focus the lens and attach the eyepiece cap.
3. Press the shutter-release button all-the-way
down to start the self-timer. During countdown
the self-timer light and the data panel's self-
timer indicator blink twice a second.
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