A Mode - Minolta DYNAX 7 User Manual

P MODE
P-Mode Flash
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will
fire each time the shutter is released. The camera's automatic flash
metering system will ensure proper exposure.
• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p. 32).
P /P Mode
/P
A S
A S
After the AE system has been activated, you can change the shutter
speed or aperture selected by the camera. Creative program remains
active until the display disappears.
While the aperture/shutter speed are displayed in P mode...
• The aperture and shutter speed change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial.
• Flash can not be used with the P
A
-Built-in and accessory flashes will not fire when the P
modes are active.
-P and Ps modes can not be selected when the built-in flash is
A
up or the accessory flash is on.
• To cancel P / Ps mode, press the exposure-mode dial lock-release
A
button. It will also be cancelled 5 seconds after the display disap-
pears, or immediately when the built-in flash is raised.
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Turn the front control
dial to change the
shutter speed.
• Aperture is adjusted
automatically.
Turn the rear control
dial to change the
aperture.
• Shutter speed is adjust-
ed automatically.
and P modes.
S
and P
A S

A MODE

In A mode (aperture priority), you select the aperture and the cam-
era automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper
exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the
range of focus (depth-of-field) in an image.
1. While pressing the exposure-
mode dial lock-release button,
turn the exposure-mode dial to
A.
2. Turn either control dial to
select the aperture.
• The aperture setting changes in 1/2
or 1/3 EV increments depending on
the position of the exposure compen-
sation dial. See page 77.
• A appears in the naviga-
tion display.
• appears in the viewfind-
er, next to the aperture
display, indicating that the
aperture can be changed.
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