Minolta X-370N - Focusing

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TAKING PICTURES IN AUTO MODE
CAMERA SETTINGS
Set mode/shutter-speed selector
to "AUTO ".
In aperture-priority auto mode,
all you need to do is set the desi red
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 (j. e. ,
f/2, f/1 .7, or f/1.4, 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 (j.e., f/16 or
f/22) until the LED stops blinking .
If it does not stop , use a neutral-
density (ND) filter, or reduce the
light level if possible.
•
Is an LED on indicating 1/30 sec .
or slower shutter speed? Using
slow shutter speeds may result in
blurred pictures due to camera
movement . To correct , turn the
aperture ring toward the largest
aperture (i.e., f/2, f/1 .7, f/1.4,
etc., ) until the 1/60 sec . LED
lights. If this is 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 light when the
picture is taken
(as when usi ng
self-timer), attach the eyepiece cap
(p . 22).