Minolta X-370N - Creative Control; AE Lock Functionality

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Mounting camera on tripod
For using the self-timer, or for
maximur;n sharpness when making
exposures
too long to permit
hand hold i ng of the camera (1/30
sec. or slower), mount the camera
on a
tripod using the socket on the
camera bottom.
Self-timer
The camera's
electronic self-timer
can
be used to delay shutter release
for
10 sec.
1.
Mount the camera on a sturdy
support (such as a tripod) , compos e
your picture, and focus.
2. Set
the mode/shutter-speed se -
lector
at any setting other than
"8 " , and make sure that thlj film is
advanced.
3. Pull
the self-ti mer switch up .
4.
To start the timer , press the
shutter-release button .
A visual signal will indicate how
much time is left before the self-
timer releases the shutter .
Self-
timer LED blinks as follows:
First 8 sec.: twice per sec.
Next sec.: eight times per sec.
Last sec.:
continuously
NOTE
• You may cancel
the self-timer
after it has been started by pushing
the self-timer switch down or by
sliding the main switch to "OFF" .
• After taking
the picture, switch
off the self-timer, or the next pic-
ture will be taken after a 10-sec.
delay.
Eyepiece cap
When using
the camera in auto
mode or at "8", if your head does
not shield the eyepiece from light
(self-timer
operation) , slide the
eyepiece cap onto the eyepiece
frame. This prevents unwanted light
fr
om affecting exposure .
To keep it handy, the . eyepiece
cap threads onto
the camera strap
(p . 5).