User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM 9 BROCHURE

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION APPENDIX BASIC OPERATION FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE The ultimate tool for creative professionals and advanced amateurs alike, the Maxxum / Dynax 9 has been designed with precission in mind to help you capture your photographic vision. As you use the Maxxum / Dynax 9, you will find that its performance and reliability compliment your own photographic expertise and in raising your skills to a higher level. In addition to its high durability zinc and stainless steel body, the Maxxum / Dynax 9 boasts the following features: · A top shutter speed of 1/12, 000 sec. · High speed autofocus with omni-dimensional Predictive Focus Control and a maximum framing rate of 4. 5 frames/sec with autofocus tracking in continuous focus mode. [. . . ] Compose and meter your subject, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the bracket. · Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series. · Press the AE-lock button when the shutter is released to bracket using the aperture in MMode. Manual (M) and aperture priority (A) mode exposures are bracketed by changing the shutter speed. Shutter priority (S) mode exposures are bracketed by changing the aperture. 1. Open the control panel, then press the adjust button. Single ­ Bracketing Notes Continuous ­ Hold the shutter-release button down until the series is finished. · Removing your finger from the shutter-release button before the series is complete resets the camera to the first frame of the bracket. · Continuous advance bracketing is cancelled at the end of the roll. Press the shutter-release button for each exposure. · , , . . . · Turn the main switch to LOCK or select another drive mode to cancel single frame advance bracketing. 3. Turn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment (0. 3, 0. 5, 0. 7, or 1. 0 EV). 4. Turn the rear control dial to set the size of the bracket (3, 5 or 7 frames). Custom Function Notes Switch to setting 2 to change the bracketing sequence to under exposures, metered exposure, over exposures (p. 97). 58 59 DRIVE DRIVE -- Multiple Exposure The multiple exposure function makes it possible to expose 2 or more images on the same frame. Metering Multiple Exposures The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on the assumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame. When making multiple exposures, the EV for each additional exposure needs to be reduced or over exposure will result. · Compensation is not necessary if all of the exposures have dark backgrounds and the subjects of the exposures will not overlap. 1. Turn the drive-mode lever to ME. · appears in the frame counter. Compensate the exposures as follows: Number of Exposures Exposure Adjustment 1 0 2 -1 3 -1 1/2 4 -2 6 -2 1/2 8 -3 2. Compose the scene, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the first exposure. · appears in the data panel after the first exposure is taken. · The above corrections are intended as a general guideline. · Exposure can be compensated in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments using the exposure compensation function (p. 51). 3. Take additional exposures as desired. · Additional exposures are counted only up to unlimited number of exposures can be taken. Select another drive mode to cancel multiple exposure mode and advance the film to the next frame. 60 61 DRIVE FLASH -- Four Segment Flash Metering Four segment flash metering uses data from the focus sensors to control the output of the built-in and/or attached accessory flashes. 4-Segment Flash Metering Conventional Flash All four segments are used to meter the flash, but weighting is heaviest on the segment containing the active focus sensor. Weighting varies with subject magnification and the distance between the subject and the background. FLASH · Average flash metering is set instead of 4-segment flash metering when the 2 second self-timer or rear-flash sync are selected or when the depth-of-field preview button is held when the shutter is released. Maxxum/Program Flash 5400HS Note When used with the 5400HS, a preflash is fired before the main exposure. The preflash is metered (14 segment) and fed back to the flash exposure system to more accurately determine the flash exposure. · The 5400HS will not fire a preflash if does not appear in the flash data panel or when rear flash sync, wireless flash, or the 2 second self timer are selected. · Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when the high-speed sync indicator appears in the flash data panel. Custom Function Notes Select setting 2 to meter all segments evenly. Switch to setting 3 to spot meter your flash exposures (p. 102). 63 FLASH The TTL flash metering system determines the flash exposure of the area inside the selected focus area after the shutter has been released. 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. 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. Slow-shutter Sync 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. Conventional Flash Conventional Flash 2. While pressing the AE-lock button, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. · AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder. · The shutter speed may not be reduced if the background is bright or a large aperture is set (Amode). [. . . ] · Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. · Periodically release the camera's shutter to keep it operating properly. · Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Questions and Service · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. [. . . ]