Konica Minolta 505si - Manual (Page 19)

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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under
.
Night Portrait Mode
Night portraits require the camera’s
flash exposure to be balanced with
the background exposure. In Night
Portrait mode, the camera sets the
largest possible aperture with a
longer shutter speed, allowing the
background to appear in the
photograph.
Tips
• Set the flash to or when using Night Portrait mode.
See pages 27 and 28.
• Use faster film and a tripod.
• Focus on the main part of your subject.
• Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken.
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under
.
Sports Mode
Fast shutter speeds are needed to
stop action. In Sports mode, the
camera will set the fastest possible
shutter speed and continually
adjust the focus to track fast-
moving subjects.
Tips
• The built-in flash is only effective when your subject is within the
flash range.
• Use fast film and keep the focus frame on your subject.
• Mount the camera on a tripod when using telephoto lenses.
• Use Spot AF to hold the focus in Sports mode (p53).