Konica Minolta 9 - Manual (Page 29)

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DRIVE – Advance Mode
This camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Select
single frame advance to expose and advance the film one frame at a time. Switch
to continuous drive to photograph dynamic action sequences at up to 5.5 frames
per second (4.5 frames per second in autofocus mode).
• The maximum drive speed changes depending on the focus mode.
• When the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on, the shutter can not be released
until the flash is charged.
Turn the drive-mode lever to the desired
drive mode.
S – Single Frame Advance
C – Continuous Advance
If continuous advance is selected…
1. Open the control panel door, then
press the adjust button.
2. Turn either control dial to select
or speed continuous drive.
• AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be
zoomed when continuous-advance mode is
selected.
• The shutter can not be released until the camera
has focused on your subject.
• The maximum drive speed drops to 5 frames per second when Data Memory is activated.
• The optional Quartz Data Back QD-9 may imprint the date or time only on the first frame
of a motor advanced series.
• The maximum drive speed is 4.5 fps when the Data Memory Back DM-9’s imprinting
function is activated.
• When the battery power is low or in low temperatures, the maximum drive speed may
drop temporarily.
Focus Mode
Single Shot AF (S)
Automatic AF (A)
Continuous AF (C)
Manual Focus (M)
Maximum Framing Rate
HI Lo
5.5 fps 2 fps
4.5 fps 2 fps
4.5 fps 2 fps
5.5 fps 2 fps
3. Press the shutter-release button
partway down to enter the
selection.
Switch to setting 2 for release priority operation (p.92).
• RP will appear in the data panel.
Custom Function Notes
DRIVE
Test conditions: Shutter speed set to 1/250 or faster, with fresh batteries