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Minolta Co., Ltd.
3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan
Minolta Europe GmbH
Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany
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- Page 1 Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan Minolta Europe GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany Minolta France S.A. 365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France Minolta (UK) Limited 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges.
- Page 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. • Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Name of Parts...4 Inserting the Battery ...8 Thank you for purchasing this Battery Condition Indicator ...9 Minolta camera. Your new camera Loading the Film ...10 is equipped with functions which Full-Auto Operation ...12 will suit your every photographic For Closer Subjects ...16 need. -
Page 4: Name Of Parts
NAME OF PARTS BODY Meter window* Viewfinder window* AF window* Flash* Remote-control receiver* Lens* Back-cover release (10) Panorama switch (Panorama model only) Tripod socket Self-timer/ Remote-control lamp* Manual-rewind button (23) * Do not touch Data panel Date button (Quartz Date model only) Drive-mode/Adjust button Flash-mode/Select button Viewfinder*... - Page 5 NAME OF PARTS DATA PANEL Remote-control indicator Date/Time display The remote control (RC-3) (Quartz Date model only) is sold separately. Flash mode indicators Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction) VIEWFINDER Battery-condition indicator Frame counter Film-transport signals Cartridge mark Self-timer indicator...
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Page 6: Inserting The Battery
INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations. 1. Open the battery-chamber door using the bigger key included on the strap. 2. Insert the battery according the + and – marks inside the battery chamber, then snap the door closed. -
Page 7: Loading The Film
LOADING THE FILM Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated ISO 25 to 3200. • ISO 400 film is recommended for best results. • Always load and unload film in subdued light. • Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur. -
Page 8: Full-Auto Operation
FULL-AUTO OPERATION 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera • Auto Power Off: To conserve power, the camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for more than 8 minutes. 2. Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF window. - Page 9 FULL-AUTO OPERATION (4. continued from page 13). • The AF illuminator (flash) will fire in low light to determine focus distance. • The flash will fire automatically in low-light and back-lit situations. • When the orange lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging.
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Page 10: For Closer Subjects
FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS Close-framing guide When taking a picture with the subject closer than 1.6m (5.3 ft.), the viewfinder image and the actual Viewfinder image film image is going to be different. The difference increases as the subject becomes closer, or when taking telephoto pictures. -
Page 11: Special Focusing Situations
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some scenes or subjects, like the examples below, are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to. When the focus will not lock, focus hold (p. 20) on another object the same distance from you as your main subject, recompose, then take the picture. -
Page 12: Focus Hold
FOCUS HOLD Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus. Use focus hold to ensure accurate focusing. 1. Place the focus frame on your subject. 2.Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows. -
Page 13: Rewinding The Film
REWINDING THE FILM Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken. When panel, open the back cover and remove the film. • Do not open the back cover until panel. Never use force. Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until the film rewinding is complete, to prevent the back cover from being opened accidentally. -
Page 14: Selecting The Flash Mode
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Press the flash-mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel. Autoflash ,autoflash with red-eye reduction fill flash , flash cancel , and night portrait can be selected. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH FLASH LAMP (ORANGE) The orange flash lamp comes on when the shutter- release button is pressed partway down. -
Page 15: Flash Range
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH When you turn the camera on, the built in flash is automatically set to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever was used last. In these modes, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and back-lit situations. FLASH RANGE ISO 400 ISO 100... -
Page 16: Fill Flash
FILL FLASH The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting. Use fill flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject's face. Press the flash-mode button until in the data panel, then take the picture. FLASH CANCEL The flash will not fire in this mode. -
Page 17: Night Portrait Mode
NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. 1. Press the flash-mode button until showing in the data panel. •... -
Page 18: Selecting Additional Features
SELECTING ADDITIONAL FEATURES You can select the self-timer mode. Press the drive-mode button until the desired symbol appears in the data panel. • When you turn the camera on, the camera is automatically set to the normal operating mode. Normal setting SELF-TIMER , or remote control... -
Page 19: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER ( CONTINUED 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. • will blink in the data panel. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just before the shutter is released. - Page 20 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 ( SOLD SEPARATELY TAKING THE PICTURE 1. Place the camera on a tripod, press the drive-mode button until data panel (B). • If your camera has Panorama function and you will be taking a panorama photo, be sure to select the panorama mode before placing on a tripod.
- Page 21 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 ( SOLD SEPARATELY • To save power, the camera automatically shuts down and the lens retracts if the shutter is not released in approximately 8 min. • The distance may be shorter or the remote control may not operate with backlit subjects, under fluorescent light, or in extremely bright lighting conditions.
- Page 22 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 ( SOLD SEPARATELY 3. Lift your finger from the shutter-release button, then recompose the picture. 4.Point the remote control toward the front of the camera, press either the Release button (•) or Delay button (2s). • The green ready lamp keeps glowing and the focus will remain locked after taking a picture.
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Page 23: For Owners Of The Quartz Date Model
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower-right portion of the picture. The automatic calendar is through the year 2029. • The date is recorded as the film is advanced to the next frame. Sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have a date imprint. -
Page 24: Setting The Date And Time
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL SETTING THE DATE OR TIME Note: The date and time must be reset each time the batteries are replaced. 1. Turn the camera off, then press the DATE button to display the date. 2. -
Page 25: Changing The Format
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL CHANGING THE FORMAT 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera off. 2. Press the DATE button to display the date. 3. Press and hold the SEL button until all items in the date display blink. 4. -
Page 26: Camera Strap
CAMERA STRAP Attach the strap as shown. • Button keys are included on the strap. Use Button keys the bigger key to open the battery chamber , smaller key to push the manual-rewind button. CARE AND STORAGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS •... - Page 27 CARE AND STORAGE Never subject the camera to extreme humidity. • To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. •...
- Page 28 CARE AND STORAGE STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods, please follow these guidelines: • Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent.
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Page 29: Technical Details
TECHNICAL DETAILS amera Type: 35mm lens-shutter camera Lens: 37.5-125mm f/5.4 - 10.3 lens 6 element/6 group construction Focusing Range: 0.6m - ∞ (2.0 ft. - ∞) ISO Range: Your camera uses 35mm, DX-coded film rated ISO 25 to 3200. Metering Range (ISO 100): Wide: EV 3 - 17 Tele: EV 3.5 - 17... - Page 30 This device complies with Part 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 31 NOTES...
- Page 32 This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).