Minolta Dimage 7i - Manual (Page 52)

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds
and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the
photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter
speeds and aperture values can be changed in half stop increments.
The shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 4 to 1/2000
second including bulb. The camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100, but
can be changed with the function dial (p. 44).
As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on
the monitors. The shutter-speed and aperture display will blink on
the data panel and turn red on the monitors if the image is extremely
under or overexposed. If the monitors are black, increase the exposure until the image is visible;
decrease the exposure if the monitors are white. If the monitor image is too dark because of the
exposure setting, Press the function button and display-information button (i+) at the same time to
amplify the image; the M on the monitor will turn red. The AE system will maintain a bright image on
the monitors, however, neither the image nor the real-time histogram will reflect the final exposure.
Repeat the procedure to cancel the amplified display. When using the built-in flash, the monitor
image is also amplified and does not reflect the ambient light exposure.
52
MANUAL EXPOSURE – M
To set the aperture:
• Set the digital effects switch (2) to the exposure-
compensation position.
• While pressing the digital effects button (3), turn the control
dial (1) to set the aperture. Flash compensation (p. 68) can
also be set with the up/down key of the controller.
1
3
To set the shutter speed:
• Turn the control dial (1) to set the shutter speed.
RECORDING MODE
2