Minolta Maxxum 8000i - MANUAL FOCUS

Before starting the self-timer, confirm that focus
is correctly set by checking for the green focus
signal; autofocus does not function once the
self-timer is started. To take another picture
using the self-timer, repeat steps 1-3.
Following step 1, the self-timer can be can¬
celed by pressing the self-timer button a
second time. Once started, it can be reset by
moving the main switch to LOCK; when the
camera is next switched on, self-timer mode
will be set and self-timer operation can be
started by pressing the shutter-release
button.
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LONG EXPOSURES
The bulb shutter-speed position can be used for
making exposures of longer than 30 seconds
duration. Long exposures are appropriate for
photographing a variety of subjects, including
fireworks, lightning storms, city skylines after
sunset, etc.
To make a long exposure:
1. Mount the camera on a tripod. Be careful not
to overtighten the the tripod's mounting screw,
and not to use a screw longer than 1/4 in.
(5.4mm).
For extended exposures using the bulb set¬
ting, installation of a fresh battery is recom¬
mended.
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