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Minolta Dynax 800si User Manual

Minolta Dynax 800si
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BASIC
OPERATION
FOCUS
BASICS
FLASH
BASICS
SUBJECT
PROGRAM
MODES
EXPOSURE
BASICS
ADVANCED
AUTOFOCUS
ADVANCED
EXPOSURE
ADVANCED
FLASH
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDIX
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Minolta Dynax 800si Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMinolta
ModelDynax 800si
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

For Proper and Safe Use

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General safety precautions and warnings for using the camera and batteries.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup and First Shot

Step-by-step instructions for initial camera setup and taking the first picture.

Battery Management

Battery Installation and Status Indicators

Procedure for inserting the 2CR5 battery and understanding battery condition indicators.

Lens Mounting and Removal

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Steps for correctly mounting and safely detaching lenses from the camera.

Film Loading Procedure

Eye-Start System Operation

Eye-Start On/Off and Customization

Instructions for enabling, disabling, and customizing the eye-start feature.

Full-Auto Mode Guide

Film Rewinding Process

Focus Lock Techniques

Locking Focus via Shutter Release

Method for locking focus by pressing the shutter-release button partway.

Focusing with the AF Button

Manual Focus and Difficult Situations

Manual Focus Procedure

Steps for manually focusing the lens when autofocus is unsuitable.

Built-in Flash Operation

Subject Program Selection

Scene Program Modes Explained

Portrait and Landscape Modes

Using Portrait mode for depth-of-field and Landscape for scenic shots.

Close-up and Sports Modes

Utilizing Close-up for small subjects and Sports for fast action.

Night Portrait and Night Scenes

Using Night Portrait for balanced light and tips for nightscapes.

Exposure Modes Overview

Program Exposure Mode Details

P - Program Exposure Mode

Camera automatically analyzes subject and sets exposure in P mode.

Manual Exposure Mode Operation

Advanced Autofocus Techniques

Autofocus Modes Explained

Release Priority Setting

Metering Methods Overview

Exposure Compensation

AE Lock Functionality

Exposure Bracketing

Multiple Exposure Mode

High-Speed Flash Sync

Slow-Shutter Sync

Rear-Flash Sync

Flash Compensation Adjustment

Remote Off-Camera Flash Setup

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

Configuring the camera for wireless and remote flash operation.

Memory Functionality

Configurable Settings in Memory

List of camera settings that can be stored and recalled from memory.

Customized Settings Programming

Film Drive Modes

Accessory Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Understanding Blinking Indicators

Interpreting blinking indicators in the viewfinder/data panel for exposure problems.

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