Minolta X-370 - Auto Mode Photography; Auto Mode Settings and Viewfinder Check

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TAKING PICTURES IN AUTO MODE
CAMERA SETTINGS
Set mode/shutter -speed selector
to "AUTO" .
Set lens
at desired aperture . .
In
aperture-priority auto mode,
all you need to do is set the desired
aperture-the camera will automati-
cally select the shutter speed
needed
for proper exposure .
Viewfinder display .
Before releasing the shutter, com -
pose
your picture , focus, and check
the viewfinder for the following :
•
Is the under -range LED blinking?
If so, turn the aperture ring
toward the largest aperture (i.e.,
f/2, f/l .7, or f/l.4, etc.) until the
LED stops blinking, or increase the
light level if possible.
•
Is the over-range LED blinking? If
so, turn the aperture ring toward
the smallest aperture (i.e., f/16 or
f/22) until the LED stops blinking .
If it does not stop, use a neutral-
density (NO) filter, or reduce the
light level if possible.
•
Is an LED on i ndicating 1/30 sec.
or slower shutter speed? Using
slow shutter speeds may result in
blurred pictures due to camera
movement . To correct, turn th e
aper
ture ring toward the largest
aperture (i .e., f/l .7, f / l.4, etc., )
until the 1/60 sec . LED lights.
If not possible, use a tripod
(p. 22) or flash (p. 31).
NOTE
• In some situations you should use
the AE lock (p. 24)
• If your head is not shielding the
eyepiece
from I ight when the
picture is taken (as when using
self-timer or a cable release), atta ch
the eyepiece cap (p. 22)