Manual Exposure - M; Bulb Exposures; Attaching A Remote Cord (Sold Separately); Control Dial - Minolta Dimage 7i Instruction Manual

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ECORDING MODE

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of
shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the
exposure system giving the photographer total control over
the final exposure. The shutter speeds and aperture values
can be changed in half stop increments. The shutter speed
range in manual exposure mode is 4 to 1/2000 second
including bulb. The camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100, but
can be changed with the function dial (p. 44).
As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on the monitors. The
shutter-speed and aperture display will blink on the data panel and turn red on the
monitors if the image is extremely under or overexposed. If the monitors are black,
increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitors
are white. If the monitor image is too dark because of the exposure setting. Press the
function button and display-information button (i+) at the same time to amplify the
image; the M on the monitor will turn red. The AE system will maintain a bright image
on the monitors, however, the image nor the real-time histogram will reflect the final
exposure. Repeat the procedure to cancel the amplified display. When using the built-in
flash, the monitor image is also amplified and does not reflect the ambient light
exposure.
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To set the shutter speed:
• Turn the control dial (1) to set the shutter speed.
To set the aperture:
• Set the digital effects switch (2) to the exposure-
• While pressing the digital effects button (3), turn
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compensation position.
the the control dial (1) to set the aperture. Flash
compensation (p. 68) can also be set with the
up/down key of the controller.

BULB EXPOSURES

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to
thirty seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The
use of a tripod and a remote cord is recommended for bulb exposures.
Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed
value below four seconds until "bulb" is displayed.
To set the aperture value, turn the digital effects switch to
exposure compensation (2) position. While pressing
the digital effects button (3), turn the control dial (1)
until the correct aperture is displayed.
• The camera's exposure system cannot be used to
calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light
meter is recommended.
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release
button for the duration of the exposure.
• Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.
• The monitors will be blank during the exposure. If on, the
shutter sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The
monitors will remain blank for a period equal to the exposure
time while noise-reduction processing is applied to the image

ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L)
can be used to reduce vibrations from touching the
camera during long exposures.
Remove the remote-control terminal cover.
• Use the notch on the right side of the cover.
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.
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