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Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 7 honeycomb display

Started Apr 11, 2020 | Questions thread
neilt3
neilt3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,008
Re: Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 7 honeycomb display
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  1. panther fan wrote:

neilt3 wrote:

That's just the way it works , and it's not awkward at all .

When looking through the viewfinder the AEL button is where it belongs , and is pressed by the thumb after half pressing the shutter button to set focus and metering .

While its pressed and held it's easy to move your head ( if the cameras on a tripod ) or the camera ( if handheld) to look at the screen , then press the display button .

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It's very easy to do , and quick .

Does it also work that way if you switch the AEL Button from hold to toggle in the menu?

And in your scenario how do you adjust the back dial without lifting your finger from the AEL Button and losing the exposure read?

Yes , if you have the AEL button set to toggle in the menu rather than hold , you can press the button , let go , and then press the display button and the metering screen will come on .

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Regarding your second question , it doesn't matter .

When you take the reading , you look at the data and decide if you want to increase or decrease exposure to make sure the part of the scene important to you is exposed how you want it .

The display on the screen isn't a live view display if that's what your thinking .

As soon as you alter either the aperture or shutter speed the readout on the LCD is then incorrect for your "old" meter readings are now irrelevant .

It doesn't change as you change things .

You need to take another meter reading to recheck your new exposure , if your unsure if you've set it right .

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