Minolta MAXXUM 600SI - FOCUS LOOK User Manual

Select the AF-mode selector to A or S for focus lock.

Position the subject correctly within the camera's focus area.

Partially press the shutter button until the focus signal illuminates.

Maintain partial shutter press while adjusting composition.

Fully press the shutter-release button to capture the image.

Activate manual focus mode by pressing the AF/M button.

Rotate the lens focusing ring until the subject appears sharp.

Partially press the shutter button to verify focus confirmation.

Procedure to disable the autofocus illuminator via button presses.

How to set the camera's exposure mode using the selector dial.

Ideal for quick shooting; analyzes motion, magnification, and focal length.

Select aperture; camera sets shutter speed for exposure control.

Select shutter speed; camera sets aperture for best exposure.

Full control over exposure settings; viewable via TTL meter.

Ideal for most lighting, uses AF system for pattern evaluation.

Bases exposure on center segments; good for centrally located subjects.

Meters a small section of the scene using a spot circle.

How to set the metering mode using the selector.

Align subject in the viewfinder before initiating AE lock.

Press the AE-lock button to lock exposure; "AEL" appears.

Continue holding AE lock while recomposing the shot.

Press shutter fully to take the picture with locked exposure.

Configures AE lock button for single press lock/unlock.

Set drive-mode selector to the multiple exposure position.

Use control dial to choose the number of exposures to be taken.

Move drive-mode selector; "M1" indicates readiness for first shot.

Repeat shots and film advances automatically after the last exposure.

Procedure to cancel the mode before all exposures are made.

Set drive-mode selector to the bracketing position.

Hold shutter button until all three frames are exposed.

Grip and lift the flash; check for flash firing indicator.

Adjust the flash mode selector to the desired setting.

Wait for charge indicator, then press shutter button fully.

Push the built-in flash back down after use.

Set the flash-mode selector to the red-eye reduction symbol.

Inform the subject about the pre-flash bursts.

Subject positioning based on film speed and aperture for proper exposure.

Warning about lens shadowing with certain lenses and hoods.

Flash fires automatically in low-light/back-lit conditions.

Manually fire the built-in or accessory flash using controls.

Flash does not fire when the built-in flash is down or off.