2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM E Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 2 ADVANTAGES… Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis Weathermatic. The Vectis Weathermatic is a water resistant Advanced Photo System™ camera designed to take pictures anywhere you go. Its housing is sealed to prevent entry of moisture and dust, so you can enjoy taking pictures on the ski slope, at the beach, or even underwater (approx. 10m (33 ft.)). Your camera has been designed to be water resistant when used as described in the manual.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS For Proper and Safe Use 4 Using In /Around Water 6 Operating Conditions 12 Names of Parts 14 Attaching and Removing the Strap 17 Installing the Battery 18 Loading Film 21 2 Taking Pictures 25 Taking Pictures Underwater 28 For Closer Subjects 29 Special Focus Situations Focus Hold 30 Date Imprinting Imprinting the Date or Time Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date/Time Format 41 42 44 32 Self-Timer 46 Caring for your Camer
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product. WARNING FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Immediately remove the battery and discontinue use if… • the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. • the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. • • • • Use only the battery specified in this instruction manual.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 6 USING IN/AROUND WATER This camera is water resistant and can be used in the rain, snow, or underwater to a depth of approx. 10 meters (33 ft.). However, careless handling may cause irreparable damage not covered by the warranty. USING IN /AROUND WATER • Do not jump or dive into the water while holding the camera. Please observe the following cautions: • Do not hold the camera under running water. • Do not surf with the camera. 10m (33 ft.) • Do not throw the camera.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 8 USING IN/AROUND WATER • Clean and dry the camera before opening the film and battery chambers. • Do not load film or replace the battery in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera. USING IN /AROUND WATER • The gaskets will be damaged if the camera is not washed in fresh water after exposure to salt water. • The surface of the camera can be damaged if sunscreen and tanning lotions are not removed immediately.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 10 USING IN/AROUND WATER USING IN/AROUND WATER The interior of this camera is not water resistant. Gasket Battery Chamber Gasket • Clean the gaskets and joining surfaces before closing covers. • Inspect the gaskets and joining surfaces every time the film or battery chambers are opened. If the seals are brittle, cracked, or discolored, the camera may leak. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility to have the gaskets replaced.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 12 OPERATING CONDITIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS FILM CASSETTE WARNING • This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). • Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as inside the glove compartment of a car. • At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the display may temporarily darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 14 NAMES OF PARTS Body Control dial NAMES OF PARTS Data panel Film-chamber lock Tripod socket Zoom lever Film-chamber door Flash* Shutter-release button Battery-chamber lock Viewfinder window* Red-eye reduction / Self-timer lamp* AF window* Self-timer/ Adjust button Battery-chamber door Date/ Select button Meter window* Accessory port Lens* Strap port Format-selector switch Viewfinder* * Do not touch 14 15
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 16 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE STRAP Viewfinder Attaching Close-framing guides Date/ Time display Ready lamp Frame counter Insert the strap tab into the strap port until it ‘clicks’. • Tug on the strap to make sure it is secure. Focus frame Cassette mark Self-timer indicator Battery warning Ready Lamp Signals Flash is charged. Glowing Blinking Rapidly Subject too close. Shutter is locked.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 18 INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations. Important – Before opening the Battery Chamber • • • • 2. Insert a new battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and – marks. Wipe all water, sand, and grit off of the camera. Do not open the battery chamber in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera. Make sure the battery is clean and dry before inserting it into the camera.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 20 INSTALLING THE BATTERY LOADING FILM Use IX240 (Advanced Photo System) film in this camera. Battery Warning Power is low, but sufficient for all camera operations. Keep a new battery handy. If there is no display, replace the battery or make sure it is correctly installed. • Your camera’s transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure. • There is no need to worry about double exposure.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:29 AM Page 22 LOADING FILM LOADING FILM Important – Before opening the Film Chamber • • • • Wipe all water, sand, and grit off of the camera. Make sure the film cassette is clean and dry before loading it into the camera. Do not load film in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera. To prevent condensation from forming, let the camera come to room temperature before opening the film or battery chambers when bringing the camera into a warmer environment. 1.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 24 LOADING FILM Film can be loaded with the power on or off. TAKING PICTURES 1. Turn the control dial to . • The flash is set to autoflash and will fire when necessary. See page 34. If blinks in the data panel, open the film chamber and remove the cassette. • Your camera can not load a film cassette if the current VEI is , , or . • If a processed (VEI ) or partially exposed (VEI ) cassette was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed to .
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 26 TAKING PICTURES 3. Looking through the viewfinder, frame the subject as desired. Push the zoom lever to the right to zoom in. Push the zoom lever to the left to zoom out. 4. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down. TAKING PICTURES 5. When the ready-lamp glows, press the shutterrelease button all-the-way down to take the picture. Press the shutter with a slow steady squeeze, never a quick jab.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 28 TAKING PICTURES UNDERWATER FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS This camera’s focus range is from 40cm to ∞ (1.4 ft. - ∞), 53cm to ∞ (1.75 ft. - ∞) underwater. This camera can be used to a depth of approximately 10m (33 ft.). Picture sharpness and flash range are affected by water clarity. Non-flash exposures taken underwater tend to appear bluish. For best results, use the flash and take pictures within 2m (6.6 ft.) of your subject.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 30 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the autofocus system to detect. To ensure proper focus in these situations, first lock focus on another object at the same distance from you as your main subject, recompose, then press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture. 30 When a very bright or low contrast area fills the center of the viewfinder.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 32 FOCUS HOLD FOCUS HOLD Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus. Use focus hold to ensure accurate focusing. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame. 2. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down until the ready lamp glows. 3. Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. • Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 34 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Autoflash mode is set when the control dial is turned to in low-light situations. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH , the flash will fire automatically Ready Lamp Wait until the ready lamp glows, then take the picture. • The flash takes approximately 5 seconds to charge. • The ready lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter locks when the subject is closer than 40 cm. • The ready lamp blinks slowly when the camera cannot determine the focus distance.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 36 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Red-Eye Reduction Manual Fill-Flash When photographing people or animals at night or other low-light situations, light reflecting off the inside of the subject’s eyes may produce the effect called red-eye. Use red-eye-reduction to reduce the red-eye effect. Turn the control dial to The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 38 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH REWINDING THE FILM Night Portrait Auto Rewind Night-portrait mode balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Turn the control dial to . • The shutter speed will most likely be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended. Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure. 1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette.
08_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 40 REWINDING THE FILM DATE IMPRINTING Manual Rewind Use manual rewind when you want to remove the film before exposing the last frame. Note: Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound. 1. Turn the control dial to . Your camera uses the film’s magnetic data strip to record date and time information your photofinisher can imprint on the front and back of your photographs. Note: Some labs can not imprint on the front of your photographs.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 42 DATE IMPRINTING DATE IMPRINTING Setting the Date and Time • This camera has an automatic calendar through the year 2030. 1. Turn the control dial to . 2. Press and hold the date/select button until the year blinks in the data panel. • Only the date will be displayed in the data panel. 3. Press the self-timer/ adjust button to change the blinking item. • Press and hold the self-timer/ adjust button to change the value rapidly. 42 4.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 44 DATE IMPRINTING Changing the Date/ Time Format 44 DATE IMPRINTING 1. Turn the control dial to OFF. 3. Press the self-timer/ adjust button to change the date format. 2. Press the date/ select button until the date display blinks in the data panel. 4. Press the date/ select button until all items in the data panel stop blinking. • The format sequence is `Y M D → M D`Y → D M`Y.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 46 SELF TIMER SELF TIMER The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds. 3. Frame your subject(s) in the viewfinder. 1. Mount the camera on a tripod or the optional handy tripod (not included) and place on a level surface. 2. Press the self-timer/ adjust button. • will appear in the data panel. 4. Press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. • The self-timer lamp blinks until the shutter releases.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 48 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA Cleaning Storage • If the camera body is dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. • After using the camera in or near salt water, clean it by immersing it in a small volume of fresh water, then wipe it dry with a soft cloth. • To clean the lens cover glass, brush away any dust or sand. If necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the cover glass in a circular motion.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 50 LAB SERVICES LAB SERVICES 1. CHP - Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken. 2. Date Imprinting Take your film to a photolab displaying the Advanced Photo System logo to receive the best possible prints. Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines. The date and time are printed on the back of the picture in the chosen format. 3.
2208_E 24/10/97 10:30 AM Page 52 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type: Lens: Viewfinder Magnification: Focusing Range: Water resistant IX240 Lens Shutter Type 30 - 50mm f/4.0 – 6.4 (approx. 38 - 63mm in the 35mm format ) 0.44 - 0.67X 0.4m – ∞ (1.4 ft. - ∞) Underwater: 0.53m - ∞ (1.75 ft. - ∞) Exposure: Programmed AE Film Speed Range: 100 - 3200 ISO Metering Range (ISO 200): Wide: EV 6 - 16, Tele: EV 7.4 - 16 Flash Range (ISO 200): Wide: 0.55 ~ 5.1m (1.8 ~ 16.7 ft.), Tele: 0.4 ~ 3.2m (1.3 ~ 10.5 ft.
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