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Indicators blink in the viewfinder and data panel when there is a
problem with exposure.
Indicator
Cause
Solution
Scene or subject
brightness is
beyond the
camera’s metering
range.
Light level is
beyond the range
of available shutter
speeds and
apertures.
The required
shutter speed is
beyond the range
of the camera.
The required
aperture is beyond
the range of the
camera.
Select a
larger/smaller
aperture until the
display stops
blinking.
Select a
faster/slower
shutter speed until
the display stops
blinking.
For bright scenes,
attach a neutral
density (ND) filter
or reduce the
overall brightness
of the scene.
For dark scenes,
increase the
brightness of the
area with flash.
P/A/S/M
and
Subject
Program
Modes
P
P
A
/A
P
S
/S
BLINKING INDICATORS
Mode
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To attach the Vertical Control Grip VC-700
(sold separately), the battery chamber
cover must first be removed. Open the
battery chamber and gently press the
cover back until it snaps off. Reattach the
cover by aligning the notch with the bar
and gently pressing them back together.
• Never twist the battery cover when removing or reattaching it.
• The VC-700’s spot button will function like the camera’s AE-lock button.
VERTICAL CONTROL GRIP VC-700
Others
• The following accessories are not compatible with the 800si:
Control Grip CG-1000
Data Receiver DR-1000
Creative Expansion Cards
Vertical Control Grip VC-507
• Please contact a Minolta Service Facility before using the Close-
up Defuser CD-1000.
PANORAMA ADAPTER
The camera’s viewfinder frame must be changed to panorama
when the Minolta Panorama Adapter (sold separately) is inserted
into the camera. Even if the adapter is not inserted, you can use
the panorama frame to compose your shots and later have them
printed as panoramic pictures.
While pressing the AF and subject-
program buttons, slide the main switch
from LOCK to ON.
• The panorama frame will appear in the
viewfinder.
• Repeat the procedure to return to the
standard frame.
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