Ps Mode; Exposure Warnings - Minolta DYNAX 3 Instruction Manual

P MODE
P
S Mode
The shutter speed can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 - 3 set-
ting.(p.109).
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• The built-in flash and accessory flashes cannot be used with P
modes. P and Ps modes are canceled when the built-in flash is up or an
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accessory flash is on. The P and Ps custom settings are still active and
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can be used when the built-in flash or accessory flash is turned off.
• To turn off the P /Ps function, change the custom setting to 8-1. Turning
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the function dial to other modes,or popping up the built-in flash will
temporary cancel the P

/Ps mode.

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• When an operation is not made for five seconds, the aperture display (Ps)
or the shutter speed display (P ) will go blank on the data panel. A few
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seconds later, the S/A on the data panel will turn off; the camera returns to
P mode. P /Ps can be activated again by simply pressing the shutter-
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release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture
display and then turn the control dial to reactivate the P
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Set the camera to custom 8-3.
See page 105 for instructions.
Press the shutter-release
button partway down to
display the shutter speed and
aperture value. Turn the
control dial to change the
shutter speeds.
• The aperture is automatically adjusted
to ensure correct exposure.
or Ps
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/Ps mode.
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EXPOSURE WARNINGS

Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when the level of
available light is beyond the camera's control.
DISPLAY
MODE
P
A
S
M
P
A/P
A
S/Ps
* The warnings may appear with subject programs.
CAUSE ACTION
The light
Bright Light
level is
Use slower
beyond the
speed film, a
camera's
neutral density
metering
(ND) filter, or
range.
*
reduce the light
level of your
surroundings.
The required
exposure is
Low Light
beyond the
Use higher
shutter-
speed film or a
speed and
flash.
aperture
range.*
Select a larger
The required
or smaller
exposure is
beyond the
aperture until
shutter-
the display stops
speed range.
blinking.
The required
Select a faster
exposure is
or slower shutter
beyond the
speed until the
aperture
display stops
range of the
blinking.
lens.
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