Minolta X-700 User Manual download pdf (Page 48)

Slow-shutter-speed warning

When the main switch is set at

"ON " and the operating button

is touched or slightly pressed, a

slow-shutter-speed warning will

beep if the camera sets (in P or A

mode) or recommends (in M mode)

a shutter speed of 1/30 second or

slower. Though the actual danger of

blur from camera or subject move-

ment depends on many factors

(p. 44), including your own ability

to hold the camera steady, you may

wish to use the figure "30" as a

reference point to gauge the chance

of blur.

When a slow shutter speed is

unavoidable, use one of the follow-

ing methods (given in order of

increasing steadiness) to prevent

blur from camera movement:

• Hold the camera firmly against

your face (in horizontal position,

place your thumb between camera

and face for support), brace your

arm(s) against your body, and

spread your feet slightly or lean

against a tree, etc. Another way is

to kneel on one knee and rest your

elbow on the other.

• Steady the camera against a post

or other firm, non-vibrating sup-

port.

• Use a minipod or similar device to

prop the camera on a table, ledge,

etc.

• Mount the camera on a sturdy

tripod.

Mounting camera on tripod

For maximum sharpness when

making exposures too long to per-

mit hand-holding the camera, as

well as for self-timer pictures,

mount it on a tripod using the

socket on the camera bottom. Re-

lease the shutter in one of the ways

explained on the next page.

CAUTION

• Do not use excessive force when

attaching the camera to a tripod

with a screw that extends more

than 5.4mm (1/5 in.).

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