Konica Minolta MAXXUM 50 - Manual (Page 38)

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DVANCED OPERATION
EXPOSURE MODES
The exposure modes control how
the shutter speeds and aperture
are changed. Four modes are
available.
Turn the function dial to the
exposure-mode position (1).
While pressing the function button
(2), turn the control dial (3) until
the appropriate exposure mode is
displayed on the data panel.
Release the function button.
1
2
3
Program - controls both the shutter speed and aperture
required for each exposure. The operation is the same as
described in the taking-a-picture section on page 21.
Aperture priority - the photographer specifies the
aperture, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for
the required exposure (p. 39).
Shutter priority - the photographer specifies the shutter
speed, the camera sets the appropriate aperture for the
required exposure (p. 40).
P
A
S
M Manual exposure - the photographer specifies both the
shutter speed and aperture for the exposure (p. 44). Bulb
exposures can be made (p. 45).
If the light levels are outside the metering range of the camera, both
viewfinder exposure indicators blink. In dark conditions, use the camera
flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter to control the light
level.
Camera Notes