Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 87)

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Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing
lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the
subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too
fast and stops the subject’s motion.
When the shutter is released, a pre-flash will fire. This pre-
flash does not exposure the subject, but is used in the calcu-
lation of the flash exposure. The flash will fire again just
before the shutter closes.
REAR FLASH SYNC
Slow shutter sync can be set in P and A exposure modes. This flash mode controls the shutter
and aperture to balance the ambient and flash illumination. When photographing a subject out-
side at night, the ambient-light exposure will be balanced to bring out the details in the back-
ground with the flash exposure for the subject. Because shutter speeds can be longer than
usual, the use of a tripod is recommended.
1. Set the camera to the P or A exposure mode (p. 50).
2. Frame the subject on the monitors.
3. Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure.
4. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. Compose
the image on the monitors.
5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu.
Camera Notes
The Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 is used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide
soft lighting for close-up photography. Contact your local Minolta dealer for more information.
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