Metering - Minolta Maxxum 9 Instruction Manual

EXPOSURE — M-Mode
Metering in Manual Mode
The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the 'correct'
exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the
recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.45-47).
• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the current setting of
the exposure compensation dial (p.51).
• A second indicator will appear in the meter index to indicate the new null point if the
exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0.
Your settings match the recommended
exposure.
Your settings will overexpose the
metered area by 1EV.
Your settings will underexpose the
metered area by 1.5EV.
or will blink in the meter index if the
settings will over or underexpose the subject
by more than 3.0EV.
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M-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 TTL flash metering system will ensure
correct exposure.
1. Raise the built-in flash.
•
2. Turn the front control dial to select
3. Turn the rear control dial to select
• Refer to the flash range table on page 23 to
appears in the viewfinder when the flash is
charged.
any shutter speed up to 1/300th of a
second.
the desired aperture.
determine the range of the built-in flash at the
selected aperture.
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