Exposure compensation. Konica-Minolta DYNAM40, MAXXUM 50, DYNAX40M, DYNAX 30, 50, DYNAX 40

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Camera exposure can be changed by as much as ±3.0 Ev to make the final image lighter or darker. For information on Ev, see page 31.

Exposure compensation can only be used with program, aperturepriority, and shutter-priority exposure modes.

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Press and hold the exposurecompensation button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the degree of compensation. This value is displayed on the data panel. The viewfinder exposure indicators show an increase

(>) or decrease (<) in exposure compensation.

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Once set, the data panel exposurecompensation indicator and viewfinder exposure indicators show an increase

(+ / >) or decrease (– / <) to the metered exposure.

When using exposure bracketing, the bracket is made in relation to the compensated exposure. See page 48 on how to make exposure brackets.

The viewfinder exposure indicator blinks if the exposure is outside the shutter speed or aperture control range. See the appropriate exposure mode section for more information.

Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off, but is reset if the function dial is turned to the full-auto program position.

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DVANCED OPERATION

Exposure compensation is used when the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by high-key or low-key subjects. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the final image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.

Metered exposure –1.0Ev

–2.0Ev

In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer.

Konica Minolta History

We believe innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of our success.

The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and was unveiled at Photokina in 1966.

The Electro-zoom X is an aperture-priority

SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens.

It took twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of

16mm film. The shutter button and battery chamber are located in the grip. Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta’s rarest camera.

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