Thank you for purchasing a Minolta camera and welcome 0 the wonderful world of SLR photography. This camera is equipped with functions which will slut your every photographic need. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual for ft contain Important information on the use and care of your camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before Jan, 1995.
EXPOSURE Exposure Modes Programmed Overexposure Mod Aperture-Priority Mode Tsitsihar-Priotity Mode Marva Exposure Bulb. Metering Modes. Exposure Compensation AE Lack... Multiple Exposure. Exposure Bracketing FLASH... Using the Bull-in Flash Signals Using Flash in PROGRAM mode Using Flash in A, 8, and WM Mode: Silt Flash Slow-Shutter Synge Flash Compensate Flash Bracket Wirgless/Bemote Off-Camera Flash Control ADDITIONAL FEATURES For Owner's of the Quartz Data Model.
NAMES OF BRATS CAMERA BODY 1. Seltzer amp 2. Front control dial 8. Interrelationship bunion 4. Drive-mote selector 5, Exposure-mode dial 6. Boru data panel 7. Built-in flash #4. Accessory shoe 4. Flash-conspire bunion 16. Exposure-compensation dial 11. Exposure-compensation lock release 2 12, Flash-compensation dial 13. Hap eyelet 14. Back-cover release 15. AFM focus-mode button 18. Lens releases 17. Mourning index 18. Mirror” 19. Lens contacts” 20.
440 21. Mari switch 22. Eyepiece cup 23. Dipterous-adjustment dial 24. Metering mode selector 25. EYE-lock union 26. Hear control dial 27. AF-rode selection 28. Remote-control terminal 24. Battery cover 30. AF-area selector 31. Rewind button 38 1 82. Flash-emote selector 33, Tripod socket 34.150 button 35. Film window 36. Eyepiece” G7. UX contact” 38. Film chamber 38.
VIEWFINDER a “ “Use Pot focus area 7. Focus signals 2. Wide locus area 8. Shutter-speediness-speed display 3. Spot-metering circle 4. Ab-lock indicator 4. Flash-on indicator 10. Aperture display 5. HES indicator T. Metering index @.
"| BUICK OPERATION 1. Insert battery insert one BY HIGHS lithium battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and marks inside the battery chamber covet. 2. Attach lens Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one an the camera. Gently insert the lens into the mount and tum it clockwise unfit it clicks. 3. Turn on power Slide the main switch to ON. Make sure the camera is set for full-automatic operation. See page 18.
4. Load fim Insert the fim and extend the fim tip to the red firm-isader index. Make sure the fim 18 laying fat between the guide rails and close the back cover. 5. Focus on subject Align your subject within the focus earn and press the shutout-release button partway down to activate auto focus. 8.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP pa 1. Undo the camera-strap buckles and pout the pitas through the camera's strap eyelet. 2. Fed the camera-strap buckle. 3. Repeat for the other side. ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CUP 1. Align the eyepieces cup with the guide rails on the camera's eyepiece. 2. Push the eyepiece cup dowry ung it licks. ATTACHING THE THE EYEPIECE CAP When using the serif-fimer, bulb, or remote control, cover the eyepiece with the eyepiece cap which is attached to the camera's strap.
INSERTING THE BATTERY. Your camera uses ong B-volt TORS lithium battery which supplies power for all camera operations. Please read and follow all wakings in the Care and Storage section of this manual as well 8s warnings supplied by the battery manufacturing 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing the battery-cover release in the direction of the snow. 2.
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Your camera automatically checks battery power each ime you slide the main switch to ON. Gna of the symbols below will appear in the body data panel indicating the power status of the battery. We recommend that you always carry a spare battery in your camera bag. Full-battery symbol ~~ power is sufficient for all camera operations. Low-battery symbol — power is sufficient for alt camera operations, but is getting low. Keep a new battery handy.
ATTACHING THE LENS [= 1. Turnover the camera body cap and rear ens Cap as shown. 2. Align the red mounting index on the lens barrel with the one on the camera, 3, Gently insert the lens into the mount and 81m it clockwise until § clicks into the forked position.
REMOVING THE LENS oi . 1. Press the lens release and hold if wheels wring the lens counterclockwise © until it stops. I 2 Gently remove the fens from the mount. 3, Replace the camera body cap or immediately aitch another lens.
LOADING THE FILM This caner is equipped with an automatic fim transport shyster which aromatically loads the Him and advances the film alter each exposure. Before you open the back cover, check the film window 10 make sure thees is no film in the camera. Always load and unload the film in subdued light. We recommend that you use film between ISO 25 and 1000 for flash exposures. 1. Slide the back-cover release down and open the back cover. * The slight mechanical sound you hear is normal camera operation. 2.
4. Close the back cover and slide the gain switch 1 ON The file will automatically advance to the first frame and 1 will appear in the ? h ¢ frame counter. = poh iB i you are using DZ-coded film, the camera will automatically set the correct {itm speed and display {in the body data panel i ihe film has bean loaded impropriety, B wilt blink in the frame counter and the shutter will remain ticked. Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure.
REWINDING THE FILM This caner will automatically rewind the Tim after the last frame has beer exposed. i rewinding stops before the film has been completely rewound, DO NOT OPEN THE BACK COVER, inched a fresh battery and wail for rewinding 10 finish. «0 will appear in the frame counter and the film-ca ridge mark will blink when the film is completely rewound. 1 sol REMOVING THE FILM Wail for the film to rewind completely. : 2. Open the back cover and remove the film.
SETTING THE FILM SPEED MANUALLY. You can manually sat the film speed when you are using non-DZ-coded Bim or when you want 10 ovaries he ca mend's automatic setting. Film speeds can be set manually from 180 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments. 1. Press the 180 button. The fin-speed selling appears in the body data panel, 2. Turn either control dial fo set the desired film speed, 3.
GAMER HANDLING HOLD NG THE CAMERA i or lens with your left hand, Make sure that your fingers are not blocking any of the camera's features; they should fit securely around the grip. To help keep the careers steady, stand with your legs slightly apart snd keep your elbows at your side for support. "Always keep the camera sharp around your neck or wrist in the vent that you accidentally drop it. PRESSING THE SHUTTER-RELEASE BUTTON The shutter-release button has three positions.
IN-LINE AUTO reline Auto enables you to set the came fo full automatic operation Position the controls on the top and side of the camera so that their indexes for tron a straight ine, Position the controls on the back of the camera so that their indexes are aligned horizontally, [Expo sun Compensation Qt [Flash Compensation a Exposure Mods t Drive Mode {my Single-frame advance AF Mode A; Diplomatic AF-Maude Selection Mustering Mode 14-Segment Honeycomb AF Area [}i Wide Note: For full-automatic operation, au
20 TAKING Plot RUES IN FUL AUTO MODE 1. Set all camera functions to their autocratic settings with In-Line Auto as described on the previous page and slide the main switch tw ON. 2. Grip the built-in flash on both sides and gently lift. The flash will automatically fire when necessary. » Make sure the flash-mode button is set yo. 3. Rotate the zooming ring until your subject is framed as desired.
4. Align the subject within the focus area. and press he shutter-release button partway down to activate auto focus, 5.
AUTO FOCUS MODES This camera provides three auto focus modes: Automatic Auto focus-Made Selection (AL Continuous Aulofocus(C), and Single-Hat Auto focus (5). AUTOMATIC AUTOCROSS-MODE SELECTION When you activate auto focus by pressing the shutter-release bunion partway dowry, the camera will continue focusing when the subject is moving and lock focus when iris sill. Automatic Auto focus-Mode Selection works well it any situation, but is especially useful for subjects which mi ave and stop suddenly.
AUTO FOCUS MODES a CONTINUOUS 3 AUTO FOCUS {Cy The camera continues focusing as tang as the huller-release button is pressed pan way down. The shutter release bunion can be pressed all the way down fo take ihe picture when the subject is in focus. Continuous Auto locus should be used when photographing sporting events or other occasions wham you know the subject will be continuously moving.
SELECTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE Aol ee 1. Set the AF mode selector to Make sure the camera is set to auto focus mode; if FOCUS appears in the data panel, press the ARM focus-mode button so that it disappears.
AUTO FOCUS AREAS This camera has a wide focus area and a spot focus area. You can select either one and the camera will focus within that area. WIDE FOURS AREA The camera uses all three of its auto focus sensors to focus, it can determine which sensor is focusing on the main subject even when there is more than one object within the focus arc.
SPOT FOCUS AREA The camera uses only the center auto lotus sensor to focus. Spot Focus Area is useful when you want to ensure focus on a specific area of the scene or subject. 1. Bet the AF-area selector fo either {Wide fours area} of em {Spot focus area).
Continuous focusing; focus confirmed Focus is confirmed and locked Focusing in auto focus mode; shutter docked et S00 = Fetus cannot be confirmed; shutter Cockade: subject oo case or in one of the special focusing stations sifted on page 31 28
ECUS LOCK When your subject is located outside the focus area or in situations where auto focus is difficult to confirm, you can lock focus on your subject. If your subject is small or far away from the camera, we recommend that you select the Spot Focus Area (p27) 1. Sot the AF-mode selector Align your subject within the locus area 3.
CROCUS LOCK 4. Continue to hold the shelter-release button partway down while you recompose the cloture as desired, ® oh 5. Press the shelter-release button all the way down 1 take the picture, + Lotus cannot be locked If the camera is in Continuous Auto focus Mode or if the subject Is moving.
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS In the situations described below or similar situations, i may be difficult or impossible for the caner te focus accurately. In such situations. you should use focus lock {0.30} or manual focus If wo subjects at differed distances overlap within the focus aria.
MANUAL FOCUS Press the AFM foots-mocde bunion so that MUSKOGEE appears in the body data apple. 2. Look through the viewfinder and tum the lens focusing ring until your subject appears clear and sham. « If you are using an AF Zoom xi or AF Power Zoom hens, pull the control ring towards you and turn it either direction to focus. 8. Confirm focus by pressing the shutter-release bunion partway down. The focus signal ® glows when the subject is in focus.
AUTO FOCUS ILLUMINATION if the subject or scene is too dark jor the camera to focus accurately, ft the built-in flash. The flash wilt automatically fire a few short bursts before and taller the lens focuses © provide the light necessary for the camera to detect and focus on a subject even in complete darkness. TO TURN THE AF ILLUMINATION OFF: fk 1. Press and hold the 180 bunion, 2.
EXPOSURE MODES. This camera has four exposure modes: Program Auto exposure (PROGRAM), Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A). Shutter-Speed-Priority Overexposure (8), and Manual Exposure (M), PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE (PROGRAM) MODE (P37) PROGRAM mode is ideal when you want 10 take pictures quickly ii the simplest way possible. APERTURE-PRIORITY (A) MODE (P.
PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE PROGRAM mode Is ideal when you want or aka pictures quickly in the simplest way possible, This mode Is lusted for Almost any situation and is very reliable. Program mode features Expert Program Selection which automatically analyzes subject motion and magnification, as well as lens focal length and sets the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. The following indicators may blink in the viewfinder.
In A mods, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sis the shutter speed required for proper exposure. This mode should be used when you want 1o control the range of sharpness (Le, depth of field) in a photograph. Large apertures {small numbers} provide a short depth of field which is ideal for portraits. 1. Set the exposure-mode selector 1 A. 2. Turn either control dial 10 select the aperture. © mmsafpe Larger aperture settings © wept Smaller aperture stings a.
The following indicators may blink in the viewfinder, Refer io the Trouble Shooting section on page 86 for more information. Overexposure; select a smaller aperture {larger number) until the display stops blinking Underexposure; select a larger aperture {smaller number) until the display stops blinking or use ash Beebe or subject brightness is beyond ihe camera's metering range. = Slow shutter speeds may not permit sharp hand-held pictures. Before taking the picture, confirm the shutter-speed selling.
SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE 8 mode lets you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for the best exposure. This mode is very useful for photographing moving subjects when you want to control subject blur. Faster shutter speeds can freeze the subject. 1. Battle exposure-mode selector i 8. 2. Tum either control dial to select the shutter speed. * semen Faster shutter speeds * mma Blower shutter speeds 3.
The following indicators may blink in the viewfinder. Feeder to the Trouble Shooting section on page 86 for more information, Overexposure, select a faster shutter speed unt the display stops blinking. ® 5 cdc: Underexposure; select a slower huller speed until the display stops blinking or use flash. | Seine of subject brightness is beyond the camera's metering range.
| MANUAL EXPOSURE In M mode, you have full control of exposure. In this mode, the metering index appears in the viewfinder so you can see how your settings relate to the camera's TTL meter. 1. Set the exposure-mode selector fo M. 2. Tum the front control dial to select the shutter speed. 3. Turn the rear control dial to select the aperture. 4. Compose your photograph and take the picture.
in M mode, the metering index will appear to show you how the exposure ware (EV) of your shutter speed and aperture compares io the exposures value determined by the camera's metering system. “i Correct exposure 0 wet Expostulate by TEV Underexposure ~32:14001:2:34% = If your exposing settings excess the camera's suggested exposure value by more than £3 EY, one of the arrows on the metering Ines will blink.
Bulb can only be used in M mode. When set, the shutter will remain open as tong as you press the shutter-release button. To avoid blur pictures, mount ihe camera on a tripod and use the optional Re mate Cord RC-1000 Sor L to release the shutter, 1. Bet the exposure-mode selector fo M. 2. Turn the front control dial towards the slower shutter speeds to select bulb, Turn the rear control dial to set the aperture. 4. Press and hold the shutter-release button 1 take the picture.
METERING MODES © This camera offers three metering methods: Fourteen-Segrent Honeycomb Pattern Metering, Nectar Weighted Average Metering, and Spot Metering. This metering rode is ideally suited for almost any lighting situation providing the correct exposure for the main subject.
METERING. MODES CENTER-WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING © 3 ins this metering mods, the camera sets the exposure based on an average of the readings made by each segment with an emphasis on the center segments. When photographing subjects that are back-it, spot-lit, or outside the focus area, you should use exposure compensation lock {p. 48) if you want the main subject to be correctly exposed. Use this mode when you want to base the exposure on a centrally located subject.
SPOT METERING « Spt retarding should be used when you want 1 meter a very small section of the scene. The camera less the exposure according the brightness of the area inside the spot circle in the center of the viewfinder. SELECTING THE METERING MODE 1.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function enables you to compensate exposure up 1028 increments in situations where the camera's meeting system may not be able to determine accurate exposure. Increased exposure is recommended for scenes which are very bright, such a5 snow or beach scenes; similarly decreased expose i recommended when the scene is composed of mostly darker tones like a shadow scene. While pressing the lock release, rotate the exposure-compensation dial to set the compensation value.
This control Is used In Program, A, or § exposure modes to lock the exposure settings in any metering pattern. AE lock can be used, for example, when center-weighted average metering is selected and the main subject is notion the center of the viewfinder or whee the subject is back. 1 or spotlit, it is also useful with spot metering when you want 10 set the exposure according lo a small section of the scene/subject inside the viewfinder, a) {. Enter your subject inside the ; viewfinder. 2.
3. Continue fo hold the EYE-lock bunion down while you recompose the picture. » The pointer an the metering index wilt rove 10 shin the difference between the exposure value of the area now fr wide the spot circle (pointer) and the locked exposure value (0), CROMWELL cggo00r 7h 4. Rags the shutter-release button all the way down fo take the picture. =f the: flash-on indicator operate.
ALTERNATE AE LOCK METHOD Nou can sangs the function of the AB-Jock bunion so that the exposure is docked and held by pressing the bunion enc and unlocked hy pressing again. 1. Press and hold the ISO button. 2. Then press the EYE-lock button. “OFF” appears in the body data pane! 4. Press the 150 button once so that ON appears. 4.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE tn multiple-exposure mode, up to nine exposures can he overlapped on the same frame, 1. Bet the drive-mode selector This position is only for setting multiple exposure rode and the shutter is locked. 2. Tum either control dial to select the number of exposures. « Tha number appears in the body data pane. 3. Move the drive-mode selector will appear in the frame counter to indicate the camera is ready to take the first exposure of the series.
4. Compose your picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. = The frame counter changes to M2 and will cardinal io increase until after the last picture is taken. 5. Repeat step 4 until all the exposures are made, After the last exposure, the fit will automatically advance lo the next frame aad the regular frame counter wil resume. « Multiple-exposure mode is canceled after all the exposures are made. TO CANCEL BEFORE ALL EXPOSURES ARE MADE: 1.
EXPOSURE BRACKETING Exposure bracketing allows you 10 expose a series of 3 frames with 0.5 EV change between exposures in the order of normal, under, over. The camera Rackets the exposure by adjusting shutter speed andiron aperture settings, if dash is used, the camera will bracket flash output rather than exposes settings (see page 66), 1.
USING THE BUILTIN FLASH The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths as short as 28mm, The flash output is controlled automatically by the camera's TTL (through-the lens) flash metering system. 1. Grip both sides of the flash and gently Ii it Mf the flash will fire with the next sutler release, [7 appears in the viewfinder. 2. Seth flash-mode selector When the flash is fully charged, & will appear. Press the leaseholder button all the way down to take the replete.
BED-EYE REDUCTION : Ls When photographing people or animals at right of in low-light situations, the effect called “red-eye” may tour due to the flash reflecting off the inside of the subject's eyes. To reduce this effect and produce more natural and beautiful pictures, use red-eye reduction.
BUILT-IN FLASH PRECAUTIONS FLASH RANGE The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and aperture setting you are using. To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the range sifted below. Aperture 150100 150 400 wes (33-1381) 1-84m {33-2751} 4 1-am (3.8. 10 fy 1.6m (33-201) 56 1-814m (33-691) Topaz 33-1881) If you want to take flash photographs closer than 1m (3.3 ft) we recommend that you use Minolta's Close-Up Diffuse CD-1000.
FLASH SIGNALS Lighting conditions require fish, Raise the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. This signal will appear when your subject is backbit and the builtin Hash is down, or an attached accessory Hash is off, wham the camera is set to Program mode. Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter-release i i 5 bunion is pressed, : Flash with red-eye reduction is selected, Flash wil fire 5 5 when the shelter-release bunion is pressed.
USING FLASH IN PROGRAM MODE Whitman the bull-in flash attached accessory flashily on, it wilt autocratically fire in low-light or back-it situations. The camera will select the most appropriate shutter speed and aperture settings. In PROGRAM mode, you can manually fire the builtin flash or accessory dash. While pressing the flash-control button, press the shutter release button to ake the picture. When the built-in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off, it will not fire.
FLASH SIGNALS Lighting conditions require fish, Raise the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. This signal will appear when your subject is backbit and the builtin Hash is down, or an attached accessory Hash is off, wham the camera is set to Program mode. Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter-release i i 5 bunion is pressed, : Flash with red-eye reduction is selected, Flash wil fire 5 5 when the shelter-release bunion is pressed.
USING FLASH IN PROGRAM MODE Whitman the bull-in flash attached accessory flashily on, it wilt autocratically fire in low-light or back-it situations. The camera will select the most appropriate shutter speed and aperture settings. In PROGRAM mode, you can manually fire the builtin flash or accessory dash. While pressing the flash-control button, press the shutter release button to ake the picture. When the built-in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off, it will not fire.
USING FLASH MODES when the built-in flash attached accessory flash is on, it will automatically fire gate time you take a picture. When the builtin flash is down or an attached accessory Rash is off, it will not fire. A MODE FLASH Operation Is the same as when dash Is not used. You select the aperture sifting and the camera automatically less the shutter speed.
FLASH =~ When you are taking portraits outdoors in daylight, we recommend that you use fish © reduce harsh, infuriating shadows on your subjects face. Flash should also be used when your subject has back lighting. PROGRAM MODE 62 In PROGRAM made, raise the built-in flash or tum on an attached accessory flash.
Without HES With HES if you attach the Program Flash S400HS to your camera, High-Speed-Synge {HEE} Flash is available. If enables you to synchronize the flash at shutter speeds of 1200 second or faster in any exposure mode. HSS is particularly useful when you are photographing portraits outdoors in daylight.
SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC Slow-shutter lyric should be used when photographing people at night, sunrise, or sunset. In PROGRAM ard A modes, the camera will automatically balance the flash exposure of either the built-in flash or attached accessory flash with existing light 50 both the main subject and the background are beautifully exposed. We recommend placing your camera on a iPod since shutter speeds may be too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.
FLASH COMPENSATION This function enables you to increase or decrease the flash exposure of the builtin flash or an attached accessory lash increments, Flash compensation can be used to alter the Exposure ratio between the foreground, which is exposed by flash, and the background. Rotate the flash-compensation dial to set the compensation value, ll can be satin increments of 0.5 EV from cancel flash compensation, set the dial to 20.
FLASH BRACKETING + Flash bracketing allows you io expose a series of 8 frames with 0.8 EV change between exposures in the larder of normal, under-, and overexposure. The camera brackets the exposure by varying only the flash output of the built-in flash or an attached accessory flash. 1. Raise the built-in flash or fur on an attached accessory flash, 2. Bethe drive-made selector to 1.
Wait for the Rash-ready signal § 10 : appear in the viewfinder. 4. Frogs the shutter-release button all the way down io take the picture, & Peale step 3 and 4 until the series is complete. * The data panel display will change as follows fo indicate the frame number in the bracketing series, Eo aif all i * To cancel the flash bracketing series before iris complete, move the drives mode selector, side he main switch fo OFF, or push down the built: in ash.
WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH CONTROL Nona Ash Remorselessness Ratio Flash 68 Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash Control is available with the Minolta accessory lashes: S400HS, 5400x, or an00xt.
SETTING WIRELESS REMOTE FLASH MODE 1. Attach an accessory dash (S400HS, 5400, or 3500) to the camera and tun both the camera and flash on. 2. Set the flash-mode selector to WIRELESS 3. Remove the accessory flash and raise the camera's built-in ash. The accessory flash is now ready to be positioned. «in tirelessness lash mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 second or slower.
WIRE REMOTENESS FOE-CAMERA FLASH CONTROL TAKING PICTURES IN WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE 1. Position your camera and 35000 dash unit using the information on this page. If you are using a flash unit other than the 3800xi off-camera, refer to that flash instruction manual. Cried Rind Son lo bai) Carla ¥ Yo a Exoneration Hae Aperture [BOG Wa. aEwsI6at S11 AB MAG 164] TEE EAT We venireman : OT Amritsar Ha TEMPLAR | BES IGA [0SI2M6I0N | Em R164 8 TT] Ema a EAN | 15mm Goiania | 085 2Z5miT 1.
2. Her the built-in flash is charged, 4 wil blink alternately In the cameras viewfinder, When the off-camera flash is charged, ts AF Hallucinatory wit blink. 3. Press the EYE-lock button to test-fire the off-camera flash and wait again until Doth flashes are fully charged 4. Cross the shutter-release button aff the way down 1 lake the picture.
WIBELESS/RENOTE OFF CAMERA FLASH CONTROL CANCELING WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 1. Reattach the accessory dash 0 camera. & 0% wi SLE 2. Bet the flash-mode selector (CO) cane! remorselessness flash mode on the 3500X separately from the warren, first fun the flash off. Then, press the OFFEND button to um the flash or and hold the butters until the wireless lamp tums off.
* FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATA MODEL This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower-right portion of the picture. The print indicator will flash for 2 seconds after the picture is taken to indicate that the data was imprinted | has an automatic calendar through the year 2019. 1. Print indicator | 2. MODE button SELECT bunion Crass the MODE button to choose the | 4, ADJUST button data printing format. | SETTING THE TIME AND DATE 1.
REPLACING THE QUARTZ DATA BACK BATTERY The quartz data back uses a CH2024 Lithium battery fo maintain memory while the camera batteries are being changed, Replace (he battery if the display changes or becomes dim while the camera batteries are removed. Before opening the back cover lo change the battery, check the film window tw make sure thees is no film in the camera. 1. Open the battery cover by pushing it in the direction of g.. 2.
PANORAMA ADAPTER You can enjoy taking panorama photographs with your camera using the notional accessory, Panorama Adapter Holder Set 1. 1. Attach the panorama adapter according to the instructions in the panorama adapter holder set 1 owner's manual. 2, Frame your subject within the nectar of the viewfinder as shown. 3. Take the picture. Except for framing, taking panorama pictures is the same as taking standard-formal pictures.
4. After you have finished taking an entire roll of panorama pictures, remove he film and attach the panorama sticker exactly 48 shown. Nita: Do not cover the bar code or DX cote with the panorama sticker, PRECAUTIONS « After you have loaded the film and begun taking pictures with the panorama adapter attached, you cannot remove the adapter until you have finished the ROFL of fin. » The top and bot torn part of the ibm is not exposed in panorama photographs. This results in an mags of 13mm x 38mm.
The electronic eff-timer will delay release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release bunion, TAKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER 1. Set the drive-mode selector 10 (8. 2. Align your subject within the focus area and press the sutler-releass button all the way down to start the timer. Tha self-timer lamp on th front of the camera will blink to indicate operation. ust before the shutter release, the self timer lamp will blink quickly and then glow.
FILM-DRIVE MODES This camera has two film-drive modes; Single-Frame Advance and Continuous Frame Advance. CONTINUOUS ADVANCE (zy) The amerce continuously makes exposures and advances the fim up to 2 frames par second while you are pressing the leaseholder button, SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE (1) The camera makes ane exposure and advances the film one frame impeach you press the shutter-reseals button. SELECTING THE FILM DRIVE MODE 1.
MET FRIG INDEX The metering index appears whenever the AE lock button is pressed in np A, and § modes. ft shows the difference between the locked exposure settings {0) and the exposure calculated by the camera {or the area currently inside the spot soiree (pointer). 7. EYE-iock button pressed. = Painter shows that the locked exposure settings § will correctly expose the area inside the spot circle. ©. Picture recomposed so the spot circle covers a brighter area.
« br manual exposure meed, the metering index wit allow you to see how aur settings compare 1 the exposure the camera would set. See the Manual Exposure section for more information ADDING A POINTER FOR EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Your can add a pointer to the metering index to indicate the exposure compensation bate. Expo sirs Companionship amen § es Spot refer reading Locked exposure veils 1. Press and hold the: [50 button. 2. Then press the dept-offield-preview Button. “OFF” appears in the data panel. 3.
DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW When the lens is focused on a subject, there is a certain range behind and in front of the subject that appears sharp. This range is called depth of fissile, one way le control it is to adjust the aperture, You can increase depth of field in the following ways: 1. Use smaller apertures {larger numbers), 2. Use shorter focal length {wide angle} lenses. 3. Move farther away from your subject You can check the depth of field hy pressing the depth-of field-preview bunion.
DIPTEROUS ADJUSTMENT If you are near or farsighted, you can use this control 1o adjust the eyepiece for your eyesight. The diddler adjustment range is from -2.5 to +0.5 adopters. Look through the viewfinder and tum the dipterous-atiustment dial unt the foots area appears the sharpest, «if you need additional correction, a Minolta Eyepiece Corrector can be attached to the camera's eyepiece.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, flash units, and other access odes manufactured and distributed by Minolta, We therefore caution that using incompatible products with this camera ray resulting unsatisfactory performance of damage to the camera of accessories, LENS = Ali Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera.
TROUBLESHOOTING Wright the shutter speed candor aperture display or both metering index arrows blink, refer to this table lo determine the possible cause. a is apertures. Light feel is beyond ir the range of available P ad shutter speeds and ode Display Cause Action EN Sung OF subject Is bright Eight, attach a neutral a brightness is beyond density (ND) filter, use film with a 8 ne camera's lower film speed, or reduce the [4 metering range. overall brightness of your surroundings.
Refer to this page to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. if the information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact a Minolta Service Facility. HELP displayed in body data panel or caner doss not function at all, Remove and reinstall battery, If normal camera operation does not resume, contact a Minolta Service Facility. Ho display in data panel when rain switch is set to ON. install a new battery.
TECHNICAL DETAILS © Camera Type: 35mm single-lens-reflex (SLAY camera with microcomputer control of built-in flash, AE, and AF Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount Auto focus: Mintaka's through-the-lens (TT1) phase-detection system with three CCD sensors; Focus modes: AF-8: Single Shot, AF-C: Continuous auto focus with predictive focus control, AF-A: Automatically selects AF-S or AF-G according to the subject, Manual focus; Auto focus speed: 2 frames undergone AF sequence; Sensitivity range: (I50 100) A
Film Transport Automatic advance 10 fest frame; Single-frame advance; Continuous advance up 10 2 frames/sec.; Automatic rewind, Manual start of fornicator rewind possible; Rewind speed: approx. 15 sec. for 24 exp. role and approx. £3 sec. for 36 exp. roll. Film-Speed Setting: Automatic setting tor DX -coded films 1S0 25 to 5000, Manual setting from 180 8 to 8400 in increments Delft-Timer: Electronic with 10-sec.
CACHE AND STORAGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS « This camera is designed for use from ~20" 0 50°C (-4" to 122°F). « Ewes fave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures, such as the glove compartment of a car. « At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow; at higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken and will restore when the temperature normalizes. « Never subject your camera 10 extreme torridity.
HANDLING CARE » Da not touch or cover the flash tube and be sure to leave sufficient space around | during operation; i ray become hol whee the flash fires » Never subject the camera to shock, especially when transporting. = This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-prowl; take care when using it at the peach or near costliness or irreparable damage to the Camera may our.
CARE AND STORAGE STORAGE Wuhan storing your camera for extended periods of time, please follow haste guidelines: + Always attach the protective caps. + Store in a cool, dry and hyperventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls. For very long periods, place the camera and fens in an airtight container with silica gel drying agent. * Periodically release the camera's shutter to cheap it operating properly.
Sand on, the user js encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or | FOG AND DOG COMPLIANCE. STATE ENT OF Foo COMPLIANCE This device complies with Pad 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful, interference, and {2} this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
