Minolta 800si - Manual (Page 66)

TECHNICAL DETAILS
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CARE AND STORAGE
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Camera Type: 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) with built-in
flash, autoexposure (AE), and action-
predictive autofocus (AF)
Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount
(Maxxum/Dynax lenses)
Focus:
Type: Through-the-lens (TTL) phase
detection, multi metering with CCD line
sensor metering cell. Autofocus and manual
focus modes.
AF Sensitivity Range: EV -1 to19 (ISO 100)
AF Illuminator: Built-in LED with range of
0.7 - 7m. Automatically activated in low-light,
low-contrast situations
AF Control: Single-shot, continuous,
automatic AF-mode selection.
Exposure:
Modes: P, P A , P S , A, S, M, and 5 Subject
Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-
up, Sports, Night portrait/scene)
Type: TTL metering; direct TTL metering for
flash.
Metering Cell: 14-segment honeycomb
pattern SPC for ambient light and flash-
metering SPC for flash.
Metering Range (f/1.4 lens): Multi-segment
metering: EV 0 - 20, EV 3- 20 (spot metering)
Film-speed Setting: Automatic setting for
DX-coded film from ISO 25 to 6400. Manual
setting from ISO 6 to 6400, 1/3 EV
increments. With flash, ISO 25 - 1000.
BATTERIES
• Battery performance decreases with lower operating
temperatures. When photographing in cold weather, we
recommend you keep the camera and spare batteries inside your
coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold
batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up.
• The low-battery symbol may appear even with a fresh battery,
depending on storage conditions. To restore camera power, turn
the main switch to LOCK and then to ON.
CAMERA HANDLING
• Never touch the camera's shutter curtain, mirror, or lens contacts.
• Never subject the camera to impact.
• The 800si is neither waterproof nor splashproof.
- Inserting/removing film or batteries with wet hands may damage
the camera.
- Take care when using the camera at the beach or near water.
Costly or irreparable damage to the camera may occur.
- If the camera gets wet, immediately discontinue use and contact
a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
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