Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 51)

At other times, the subject or effect you want
may make the shutter speed more important. In A
mode turn the aperture ring until the LED next to
the desired shutter speed lights, or use M mode to
set the speed. Fast shutter speeds such as 1/500 to
1/1000 sec. can "freeze" action, as in photo C
above. Slow shutter speeds such as 1/2 to 1 sec.
can be used to emphasize subject flow or motion
(photo D).
D c
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