Minolta 800si - Manual (Page 25)

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NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE
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When photographing scenery at
night, set the camera to Night
Portrait mode and do not use the
flash. Longer shutter speeds are
set in this mode, so you can easily
capture beautiful photographs of
twilight scenery and night skylines.
Press and hold the subject-
program button.
Turn either control dial until
appears alone in the data
panel.
Release the subject-program
button.
Tips:
• Use faster film and a tripod.
• When photographing dark night scenes, it may be difficult for the
camera to focus. Use manual focus or focus lock.
Use Night portrait mode for taking
portraits with scenic backgrounds at
night. Night portraits require a
balanced exposure between the
camera's flash and the ambient light.
In this mode, the camera sets the
largest possible aperture and a
slower shutter speed to allow the
ambient light in the background
appear in the photograph.
Raise the built-in flash.
Press and hold the subject-
program button.
Turn either control dial until
appears alone in the data
panel.
Release the subject-program
button.
Tips:
• Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken.
• Use faster film and a tripod.
• Set the flash to when using night portrait mode.
PHOTOGRAPHING NIGHT SCENES
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