Minolta Dimage 7i - Manual (Page 48)

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EXPOSURE MODES
A
S
M
Program – the camera controls both the shutter speeds and aperture.
Aperture priority – the photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appro-
priate shutter speed.
Manual exposure – the photographer selects both the shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter priority – the photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the
appropriate aperture.
LCD monitor
Data panel
The four exposure modes allow extensive control over image making.
Programmed AE gives carefree operation, aperture and shutter priority allow
photographers to optimise exposures in different situations, and manual expo-
sure provides complete freedom in controlling the final image. See setting the
function dial section on page 44.
All exposure mode icons on the data
panel have been shown for clarity.
Exposure modes
Shutter speed
Aperture
RECORDING MODE