Minolta X-370S - Taking Pictures in Auto Mode; Camera Settings and Aperture Selection

TAKING PICTURES IN
CAMERA SETTINGS
Set mode/shutter-speed selector
to "AUTO".
Set lens at desired aperture.
AUTO MODE
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/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 (i.e., f/16 or
f/22) until the LED stops blinking.
If it does not stop, use a neutral-
density IND! 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 using
self-timer), attach the eyepiece cap
(p. 22).