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Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 - User Manual

Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2
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3. Press the exposure-
compensation button and turn
the control dial to select the
aperture.
4. Compose the scene and
focus on your subject.
• If the scene is too dark for autofocus to
operate, press the focus-mode button and
focus the lens manually (p54).
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TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb)
Set the shutter speed to bulb
when you want to take time
exposures. When bulb is selected,
the shutter remains open as long
as the shutter-release button is
pressed.
1. Mount the camera on a tripod.
2. Set the camera to M-mode,
then turn the control dial until
appears in the data
panel.
3. Press the exposure-
compensation button and turn
the control dial to select the
aperture.
• Refer to the flash range table on page 26
to determine the aperture setting and the
flash range.
M-MODE – MANUAL
1. Press the flash-mode button
to pop-up the built-in flash.
• will appear in the data panel.
M-Mode Flash
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it
will fire each time a picture is taken. Flash exposure is controlled by
the camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system.
Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.
• will be displayed in the data panel.
Cancelling the Flash
2. Turn the control dial to select
any shutter speed up to
1/125th of a second.
Continued on next page.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • J
    Jennifer MaloneJul 30, 2025
    Why are my Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 Digital Camera flash pictures too dark?
    • M
      Michelle BrownJul 30, 2025
      If your Minolta Digital Camera flash pictures are too dark, the subject may be beyond the flash range. Ensure that the subject is within the flash's effective range.
  • R
    Ronald GarciaAug 4, 2025
    Why is the lower part of my Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 flash picture dark?
    • D
      downsjacobAug 4, 2025
      If the lower part of your Minolta Digital Camera flash picture is dark, it might be due to an attached lens hood. Try removing the lens hood.
  • J
    Jessica WeberAug 9, 2025
    Why does the flash fire when pressing the shutter button halfway on my Minolta Digital Camera?
    • F
      fstewartAug 9, 2025
      The flash might fire when you press the shutter-release button partway down on your Minolta Digital Camera because the AF illuminator is on. This is a normal operation.
  • A
    Andrea SkinnerAug 14, 2025
    What to do if 'Err' appears on my Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 Digital Camera?
    • M
      Melvin RossAug 14, 2025
      If you see 'Err' displayed on the data panel of your Minolta Digital Camera, remove and reinstall the batteries. If the problem persists or the camera continues to malfunction, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
  • J
    Jason HarveyAug 19, 2025
    How to fix no display on my Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 Digital Camera?
    • F
      Fernando AnthonyAug 19, 2025
      If no display appears when you switch on your Minolta Digital Camera, it could be due to incorrectly loaded or exhausted batteries. Remove and reinstall the batteries, or install a new battery if the current ones are exhausted.
  • E
    Emily JamesAug 25, 2025
    Why doesn't autofocus work on my Minolta Digital Camera?
    • K
      Kristin GordonAug 25, 2025
      If autofocus isn't working on your Minolta Digital Camera when you press the shutter-release button partway, it could be due to several reasons: the situation might be unsuitable for autofocus, the camera may be set to manual focus, the subject could be too close, or focus cannot be confirmed. Try using focus hold or manual focus. If the camera is set to manual focus mode, press the focus mode button to return the camera to autofocus mode. Check the minimum focus distance for your lens.

Summary

M-MODE - MANUAL

M-Mode Flash

Controls flash exposure using TTL metering when built-in or accessory flash is active.

TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb)

FOCUS - Wide Focus Area

FOCUS - Spot AF

FOCUS - Manual Focus

EXPOSURE - 14 Segment Metering

EXPOSURE - Spot Metering

EXPOSURE - Exposure Compensation

EXPOSURE - Setting the ISO Manually

EXPOSURE - Bracketing

EXPOSURE - Bracketing

Bracketing with the Exposure Compensation Button

Explains how to perform bracketing using the exposure compensation button.

EXPOSURE - Multiple Exposure

FLASH - High-Speed Sync

FLASH - Slow Sync

FLASH - Wireless;Remote Flash

Setting Wireless;Remote Flash Mode

Details the steps to configure the camera for wireless/remote flash operation.

FLASH - Wireless;Remote Flash

Taking Pictures in Wireless;Remote Flash Mode

Explains how to take pictures using the off-camera flash for exposure.

Wireless;Remote Ratio Flash

FOR OWNERS OF THE PANORAMA MODEL

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

Exposing the Date;Time

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Setting the Custom Functions

Guides on how to navigate and select custom function settings.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Cust 1 - AF Release Priority

Controls shutter release based on focus confirmation or release timing.

Cust 4 - DX Memory

Cust 5 - Flash Control in P Mode

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Cust 6 - Focus-hold button (LENS)

Explains how to use the lens focus-hold button for focus control.

Cust 7 - Spot AF button

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Cust 8 - Spot;AE Lock button

Explains activation and cancellation for spot metering and AE lock.

APPENDIX

Program Reset Button

Resets camera functions to default program settings.

ACCESSORY INFORMATION

Compatibility of Accessories

EXPOSURE WARNINGS

TROUBLE SHOOTING

CARE AND STORAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

Minolta DYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMinolta
ModelDYNAX 505 SI SUPER - PART 2
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

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