Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D - Manual (Page 28)

28 B ASIC RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject
must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a
zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the
subject.
Press the shutter release button partway down to
activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1).
The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the
spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate
the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the
procedure.
The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the
exposure are displayed in the viewfinder and on the
monitor. For information on shutter speeds and ƒ-
numbers, see pages 43 and 55.
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Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to
take the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently
so as not to the shake the camera during the exposure.
The recorded image is displayed while the image is
being saved. Press the shutter-release button partway
down to cancel the playback. For more on instant
playback, see page 74.
The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is
being written to the memory card. Never remove a card
while data is being transferred.