Minolta Dimage 7i - Manual (Page 53)

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To set the aperture value, turn the digital effects switch to expo-
sure compensation (2) position. While pressing the digital
effects button (3), turn the control dial (1) until the correct
aperture is displayed.
• The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate
bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is
recommended.
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BULB EXPOSURES
ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty seconds
can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote
cord is recommended for bulb exposures.
The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) can be
used to reduce vibrations from touching the camera during
long exposures.
Remove the remote-control terminal cover.
• Use the notch on the right side of the cover.
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.
Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below
four seconds until “bulb” is displayed.
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for
the duration of the exposure.
• Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.
• The monitors will be blank during the exposure. If on, the shutter
sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will
remain blank for a period equal to the exposure time while noise-
reduction processing is applied to the image
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