Data memory function
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Every time you take a photo, the camera memorizes seven types of photographic data: shutter speed, aperture setting, focal length, exposure compensation value, exposure mode, flash compensation value, and metering mode. For quick confirmation, the data can be called up on the LCD display. Data for up to seven rolls of film (36 exposures/roll) can be stored.
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Mid Reload (customized setting)
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When a partially exposed film is reloaded, it is automatically advanced to the selected frame, preventing light from entering and avoiding double imprinting of time/date. In addition to saving considerable time, this will prove convenient when several films (such as negative/positive or with different sensitivity) are used in one shooting session.
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Diopter - adjustment
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For comfortable viewing of the viewfinder image and display, a dial next to the eyepiece cup adjusts the diopter setting through a range of -3 to +1 diopter. A pointer marks the location of the standard value (-1 diopter). With the Diopter Adjustment Attachment 1000 (optional), a wider range of adjustment is possible: from -5.6 to +5.4 diopters.
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Eyepiece shutter
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An eyepiece shutter is built into the viewfinder. This is useful when shooting with a tripod or when you cannot look into the viewfinder, because it prevents light from entering the viewfinder, which could cause inaccurate exposure control.
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Long eye - relief viewfinder
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You can get a full view from up to 7/8 in. away from the surface of the eyepiece protection glass. Useful for shooting with glasses, or for confirming the composition while taking action shots.
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Viewfinder Screen
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The Maxxum 9 adopts a new spherical acute matte screen with a cone shaped surface texture. It provides a brighter viewfinder image and also minimizes shadows in the center of the image when a slow telephoto lens is used.
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Remote shutter - release terminal
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The remote release terminal on the lower side of the grip has a sliding cover which protects the cable contact and eliminates accidental loss of the cap.
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Illuminated LCD data panel
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The data panel is backlit to aid night - time and low - light operation. The light is switched on by sliding the switch located next to the panel. It will illuminate for five seconds, and the time is extended as long as you continue operation.
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Delayed - shutter mirror lock - up
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When the shutter - release button is pressed with the two - second self - timer mode selected, the mirror moves up and the shutter is released after two seconds*. This delayed shutter movement greatly minimizes the vibration produced by pushing the button and by the movement of the mirror. It's especially useful when you shoot long exposures with the camera on a tripod.
* In Manual mode. In AF mode, the shutter moves after the completion of focusing.
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Back - cover release
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A rigid metal release unit prevents accidental opening of the back cover, which tends to happen with conventional sliding - type switches.
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Shutter release lock (customized setting)
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If the shutter - release button is pressed when no film is loaded, the shutter is locked. At the same time, the two film counter displays -- on the data panel and in the viewfinder -- blink to alert you.
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Triangular shoulder-strap eyelet
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The eyelet is triangular in shape so you can hang the camera in either a horizontal or vertical position. Its location prevents the strap from disturbing your monitoring of the viewfinder when the camera is positioned vertically. To prevent marks where the eyelet touches the body, the area is protected by wear - resistant urethane.
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