Minolta Maxxum 9 Instruction Manual page 34

FLASH – Slow Sync
In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a
slower shutter speed to increase the
background or ambient exposure in a flash
picture. Flash output is automatically
decreased to maintain correct subject
exposure.
Slow-shutter Sync
1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the
2. While pressing the AE-lock button,
• AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in
• The shutter speed may not be reduced if the
• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too
Custom Function Notes
Setting 2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate
automatic exposure lock. Press again to cancel (p.96).
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Conventional Flash
accessory flash on.
press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.
the viewfinder.
background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-
mode).
slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.
FLASH – Rear-Flash Sync
Slow sync flash exposures can appear
unnatural because the motion blur precedes
the subject in the final image. Use rear-flash
sync to create more natural looking slow
shutter speed flash exposures that leave a blur
of motion behind the subject.
Rear Flash Sync
Rear-flash sync can be used with the built-in
flash and accessory flashes attached to the
accessory shoe or PC terminal.
1. Slide the flash-mode switch to
2. Raise the built-in flash or turn the
3. Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or
• Flash synchronization returns to front sync
• Refer to S-mode Flash (p.40) or M-mode Flash
Conventional Flash
REAR.
accessory flash on.
slower.
(standard operation) when shutter speeds faster
than 1/60 are selected.
(p.43) to select the shutter speed.
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