FILM
LOADING
Always load film in subdued light or at least shaded from direct sunlight.
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1. Switch camera on. |
3. Place film cartridge in
film chamber. Extend tip of film leader past the red leader index. Make sure holes
in lower edge of film engage teeth on sprocket. If film extends too far or does not
lie flat, gently push excess back into' cartridge.
4. Close back cover by pressing until it snaps shut.
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5. Camera will automatically advance film to the first frame, and "1" will appear in the frame counter. This indicates that the film is properly loaded and advancing correctly. If frame counter still shows "0", open back and repeat steps 2 to 4. |
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The frame number increases by one with each exposure. Frame number increases only when film is loaded and advancing properly. |
Film loading precautions
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* If film leader is incorrectly shaped, film may not advance properly.
* DO NOT touch any parts or areas shown in blue.
FUNDAMENTALS OF EXPOSURE CONTROL
When you take a picture, the shutter opens, and light from the subject passes through the lens to form an image on the film. To obtain correct exposure for the subject brightness and film being used, the Aperture (size of the lens opening) and shutter speed (length of time the shutter is open) must be controlled. As indicated by the aperture diagram next to each f-number in the figure, large f-numbers (e.g., f/16 and f/11) represent small apertures, and small f-numbers (e.g., f/2 and f/1.4) represent large apertures. Each standard f-number setting (e.g., f/8) lets in twice as much light as the next larger one (f/1 1) and half as much as the next smaller one (f/5.6). This difference in exposure between standard f-numbers is called one "stop".
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Shutter
speeds are expressed
in fractions of a second (usually the reciprocals of numbers shown on shutter speed
scales) and in seconds. Each standard shutter speed (e.g., 1/60 sec.) allows light
to strike the film twice as long as the next faster one (1/125). This exposure difference
between standard shutter speeds is also called one "stop". Total exposure
on the film is determined by the combination of aperture and shutter speed. Using
the next smaller f-number (i.e., giving one stop -more exposure) will balance using
the next faster shutter speed (i.e., giving one stop less exposure) and so on. A
great range of combinations 0/5.6 at 1/30, f/4 at 1/60, f/2.8 at 1/125, etc.,) will
thus yield the same total exposure.
The diagonal lines correspond to exposure values (EV); all of the aperture/shutter-speed
combinations indicated by a given line will produce the same exposure. At a particular
film speed, the EV increases by one each time the subject brightness doubles, and
thus the exposure required will decrease by one stop. On the other hand, when the
EV is one unit lower (i.e., when the subject is only half as bright), the exposure
must be increased by one stop. The film-speed-coupled metering system measures the
brightness of the subject and computes the EV needed for proper exposure. This EV
is used for setting aperture and shutter speed.
EXPOSURE
MODE SELECTION
Your Minolta 7000 features four exposure-control modes. The following summaries will
help you choose the best one for a specific situation.
Setting exposure mode is a
simple, two-step operation: While pressing exposure mode (MODE) key, press either
of the shutter speed keys until desired mode is displayed in the data panel.
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"PROGRAM" for programmed auto-exposure mode |
NOTE:
* Program selection is automatic; it is not possible to manually select a specific program.
* With zoom lenses, the program automatically changes as you zoom from one range to the next. With the AF 28-135mm zoom, for example, as you zoom from 28mm to 135mm, the program changes from Wide through Standard to Tele.
* If light level is outside the metering range,
blinks in viewfinder as a warning
that exposure may not be correct.* If both shutter speed and aperture blink, required shutter speed-aperture combination is not available.
Program
shift
This feature lets you temporarily select alternative aperture-shutter speed settings
while remaining in Program mode. Both settings change as the program is adjusted
for faster/ slower shutter speeds and larger/smaller apertures. Programmed settings
can be shifted in half-stop increments, and exposure mode LCII)s blink to indicate
when program shift is in use.
Using program shift
To change aperture-shutter speed settings, press either shutter speed or aperture
keys until the desired setting appears in the viewfinder and data panel.
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NOTE:
* Before exposure, shifted settings are held for ten seconds after lifting finger
from operating button. After exposure, program shift is canceled as soon as finger
is lifted from operating button. To make several exposures using the same settings,
keep finger on operation button between exposures.
** When using zoom lenses, shift program after zooming. When zooming from 70mm to
210mm, for example, the program changes from Standard to Tele, and the shifted settings
will also change.
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To set mode: |
To set Aperture: Press aperture or shutter speed keys until desired aperture is shown in data panel. Each time you press the key, aperture changes by a half-stop. Aperture changes rapidly when key is held down. * Any available aperture from the aperture range indicated on the front of the lens can be set. The AF 50mm f/1.7 lens is marked 1:1.7(22) indicating a range of f/1.7 to f/22.
NOTE * Shutter speed blinks when the speed needed is outside the coupled range. If "2000" blinks, set smaller apertures until blinking stops. If " "30" " blinks, set a larger aperture until blinking stops. ** If light level is outside the metering range,
blinks in viewfinder as a warning that exposure may not be correct.
SHUTTER-PRIORITY (S) MODE
To set mode:
While pressing MODE key, press either of the shutter speed keys until "S" appears in the data panel. A triangular indicator appears next to the shutter speed setting to show that it can be set manually.
NOTE
* Do not use "bulb" setting which appears after the 30-sec. setting. "Bulb" should only be used in M mode.
* If lens' maximum aperture (e.g., f/1.7) blinks, set slower shutter speeds until blinking stops. If minimum aperture (e.g., f/22) blinks, set faster shutter speeds until blinking stops.
* If light level is outside the metering range,
blinks in viewfinder as a warning
that exposure may not be correct.
To set mode: While
pressing MODE key, press either of the shutter speed keys until "M" appears
in data panel. Triangular indicators appear next to the shutter speed and aperture
settings to show that both can be set manually.
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To set aperture and shutter speed: Aperture and shutter speed are set independently of each other by pressing the appropriate shutter speed/aperture keys. Any combination of available settings can be used. |
To adjust exposure: LCD pointers in the viewfinder let you fine-tune the correct exposure or vary exposure for creative effects. NOTE : If light level is outside the metering range, A blinks in viewfinder as a warning that exposure may not be correct.
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