Minolta 800si - Manual (Page 26)

EXPOSURE MODES
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P - (PROGRAM) -Programmed Autoexposure Mode
P mode (PROGRAM) is ideal when you want to give your full
attention to the subject and give the camera control over exposure.
A - Aperture Priority Mode
In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically
sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Use this
mode when you want to control depth of field.
S - Shutter Speed Priority Mode
You select the shutter speed in S mode and the camera
automatically sets the aperture for the best exposure. Use S
mode to have full control over shutter speed settings.
M - Manual Mode
In M mode, you have full control of exposure and the camera's
meter index will show you how your settings relate to the TTL
meter.
MEMORY: The Exposure Mode setting can be stored in
memory. See page 99 for information.
The 800si has four exposure modes.
EXPOSURE
BASICS
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