Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically; Evf And Lcd Monitor Display; Basic Recording Operation - Minolta Dimage 7i Instruction Manual

B
ASIC OPERATION

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial
to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to
reset the programmed and automatic functions.
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All camera operations are now fully automatic. The
autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work
together to bring professional results effortlessly.
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EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

Focus frame
Mode indicator
Metering-mode
indicator (p. 47)
Exposure-mode/Digital-
subject-program
indicator (p. 48, 42 )
Shutter-speed display
Aperture display
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Image-size display (p. 82)
Image-quality indicator (p. 83)
Drive-mode indicator (p. 54)
Frame counter (p. 15, 82)
Focus signal (p. 33)

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be
on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will
activate.
Place the subject within the focus frame.
• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 32).
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the
lens: 0.5m - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the
macro function (p. 77).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to
lock the focus and exposure.
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• The focus signals (p. 33) in the monitors will confirm that
the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the
camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the
previous steps until the signal is white.
2
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on
the live image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from
white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2)
to take the picture.
• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is
being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a
CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.
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