Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 41)

Red " M " = Manual mode in use
Aperture you selected (equals
taking aperture)
Shutter speed recommended by
camera for that aperture
NOT A C T U A L SPEED SET
Long exposures ( " B " setting)
When the mode/shutter-speed se-
lector is set at " B " , the shutter will
open when you press the operating
button and remain open until you
release it, making exposures longer
than one second possible. A tripod
(p. 46) or other firm support
should generally be used. To avoid
jarring the camera when pressing or
releasing the operating b u t t o n , use
a standard cable release (preferably
a lockable type for longer expo-
sures) or a Minolta electronic re-
mote cord (p. 4 7 ) . The eyepiece
cap (p. 25) should be used to pre-
vent stray light from affecting the
exposure.
NOTES
• The self-timer does not operate at
the " B " setting.
• With fresh batteries at moderate
temperatures, the maximum long
exposure is approx. 3 hours. At
lower temperatures, exposure time
may be shorter. Exposures up to 6
hours long are possible by using a
fresh lithium battery.
• For automatically timed long
exposures, use the accessory Multi-
Function Back (p. 55).
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