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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL QUICK OPERATION GETTING STARTED FULL-AUTO OPERATION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX... -
Page 2: For Proper And Safe Use
This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your Minolta camera more quickly. After familiarizing yourself with the camera, start with Level I and learn to operate the camera in Full-Auto mode. Move on to Level II and the Subject Program modes when you are comfortable with the camera and want to have more control. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS ...4 QUICK OPERATION ...8 GETTING STARTED Strap ...11 Batteries ...12 Lens ...14 Loading Film ...16 Handling the Camera ...18 FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ...20 Focus Signals ...21 Special Focus Situations...22 Focus Hold ...23 Using the Built-in Flash Flash signals...25 Flash range...25... -
Page 4: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. Body Built-in flash (24-27) Self-timer lamp (36) Shutter-release button Control dial Lens contacts* Mirror* Lens mount Lens release (15) Exposure-compensation button (45, 57) * Do not touch NAMES OF PARTS Accessory shoe Viewfinder*... -
Page 5: Data Panel
NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Flash-mode indicators Red-eye reduction indicator Shutter-speed/ISO display Multiple-exposure indicator Exposure-bracketing indicator Exposure-mode indicators Exposure-compensation indicator Subject-program pointer Subject-program indicators Self-timer indicator Battery-condition indicator High-speed flash sync indicator Frame counter/Multiple-exposure/ Custom-function setting display NAMES OF PARTS Viewfinder Manual-focus indicator Aperture/Exposure-... -
Page 6: Quick Operation
QUICK OPERATION 1. Insert batteries. • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2. Attach lens. • Align the red mounting dot on the lens with the one on the camera. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. - Page 7 LEVEL I This section provides the information necessary to operate your camera in most photographic situations. This section covers: • Battery Installation • Attaching and Removing the Lens • Loading the Film • Camera Handling • Fully Automatic Camera Operation •...
- Page 8 BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations. 1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the battery- chamber lock to OPEN, then open the battery-chamber door. 2. Insert the batteries as indicated by the + and –...
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Page 9: Lens
LENS Attaching the Lens 1. Remove the body and rear lens caps. 2. Align the red mounting dots on the lens and camera body. 3. Gently insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. -
Page 10: Loading Film
• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film. • Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur. • If DX-coded film is used, the camera automatically sets the correct ISO (film speed). -
Page 11: Handling The Camera
HANDLING THE CAMERA Holding the Camera Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera. -
Page 12: Taking Pictures In Full-Auto
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 2. Press the program-reset button to set the camera to Full-Auto. • The camera will return to its default settings (p77). 3. If using a zoom lens, rotate the lens’ zooming ring to frame the subject as desired. -
Page 13: Special Focus Situations
SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (p23) or manual focus (p53). See page 21 for an explanation of the focus signals. If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast. -
Page 14: Using The Built-In Flash Flash Signals
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In Full- Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary. • The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. •... -
Page 15: Fill Flash
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Fill Flash Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken. The TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure correct exposure. -
Page 16: Rewinding The Film
REWINDING THE FILM Automatic Rewind After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will stop and will blink in the data panel indicating it is safe to open the back of the camera. -
Page 17: Subject Program Selection Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait Mode Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In Portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression. * Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point you focused on that appears sharp (p41). -
Page 18: Close-Up Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Close-Up Mode Set Close-Up mode when photographing small objects like flowers or jewelry. In Close-Up mode, the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for the picture you are taking. Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under Tips •... -
Page 19: Night Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Night Portrait Mode Night portraits require the camera’s flash exposure to be balanced with the background exposure. In Night Portrait mode, the camera sets the largest possible aperture with a longer shutter speed, allowing the background to appear in the photograph. -
Page 20: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. 1. Place the camera on a tripod, then press the self-timer button until data panel. 2. Center your subject in the focus frame. -
Page 21: A-Mode - Aperture Priority
LEVEL III In this section you take full creative control of your camera. Depending on the selected exposure mode, you will control the aperture, shutter speed, or both to capture your image. In the previous sections, only the Program (P) exposure mode has been explored. -
Page 22: A-Mode Flash
A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY A-Mode Flash When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. -
Page 23: S-Mode - Shutter Priority
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY In S-mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement. 1. Turn the function dial to 2. -
Page 24: Shutter Control
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY Shutter Control Fast Shutter Speed In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speed determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Depending on the speed of your subject, slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow, creating a feeling of motion. -
Page 25: Metering In Manual Mode
M-MODE – MANUAL Metering in Manual Mode In manual mode, the meter index in the viewfinder and the data panel indicates how your exposure compares with the camera’s meter reading. – The exposure will over- expose your subject. – The exposure will under- expose your subject. -
Page 26: Taking Time Exposures (Bulb)
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want to take time exposures. When bulb is selected, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. 1. Mount the camera on a tripod. 2. -
Page 27: Additional Features
A D D I T I O N A L F E A T U R E S FOCUS – Wide Focus Area Wide focus area uses the camera’s three focus sensors to automatically focus on your subject. The wide focus area provides greater framing flexibility and makes it easier for the camera to focus on moving... -
Page 28: Spot Af
FOCUS – Spot AF Spot AF uses the center focus sensor and the current metering mode (p55) to lock focus and exposure. The focus and exposure settings remain locked until the spot AF button is released. 1. Place your subject inside the spot-focus area. -
Page 29: Af Illuminator
FOCUS – AF Illuminator The AF Illuminator is a secondary function of the built-in flash. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus accurately, the built-in flash fires a few short bursts when the shutter- release button is pressed partway down to provide the illumination necessary for the camera to focus on your subject. -
Page 30: Spot Metering
EXPOSURE – Spot Metering Use only the center metering segment to lock the exposure settings without locking the focus. The exposure remains locked until the spot/AE lock button is released. • Pressing the spot/AE lock button sets the flash to slow sync mode (p66). 1. -
Page 31: Setting The Iso Manually
EXPOSURE – Setting the ISO Manually Set the film speed manually when you want to override the DX-coded film speed or when using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3EV increments. Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed. 1. -
Page 32: Flash Notes
EXPOSURE – Bracketing 3. Select the desired drive mode. • The drive mode is initially set to single ( or continuous ( with exposure bracketing last. 4. Focus on and frame your subject, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. -
Page 33: Multiple Exposure
EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure The multiple-exposure function makes it possible to expose two or more images on the same frame. 1. Turn the function dial to 2. Press the function button and turn the control dial until appears in the data panel. •... -
Page 34: High-Speed Sync
EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure Metering Multiple Exposures The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on the assumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame. When making multiple exposures, the EV for each additional exposure needs to be reduced or over exposure will result. •... -
Page 35: Slow Sync
FLASH – Slow Sync In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will automatically be decreased to maintain a correct exposure of your subject. Slow-shutter Sync 1. -
Page 36: Setting The Date/Time
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the MODE button to choose the data imprinting format. • M will appear above the month. 2. Use the SELECT button to move between different parts of the displayed data. -
Page 37: Custom Functions
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Using the custom functions, you can tailor selected camera settings to suit your shooting style or preferences. The functions you can customize are explained on pages 71-75. Setting the Custom Functions 1. Turn the function dial to CUST. 2. - Page 38 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 4 – DX Memory 1 – DX Memory Off Film speed is always set to the DX-coded ISO. Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO of the previous roll. 2 – DX Memory On Changes to the film speed for a DX coded roll are saved and applied to future rolls with the same DX coded ISO.
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Page 39: Setting 1
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 7 – Spot AF button 1 – Spot Focus Press the Spot AF button to lock the focus using the center focus sensor (p52). 2 – Selectable focus area Press the Spot AF button and turn the control dial to specify the desired local focus area. -
Page 40: Details
A P P E N D I X Program Reset Button Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. FUNCTION P-MODE SETTING Exposure mode Focus mode Flash mode Exposure Compensation Film-drive mode Single-frame advance Self-timer Bracketing Multiple Exposure... -
Page 41: Accessories
ACCESSORY INFORMATION This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage the camera and accessories. Compatibility of Accessories Lenses • All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera. •... -
Page 42: Exposure Warnings
ACCESSORY INFORMATION For owners of the optional lens kits Lens Hood Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens hood improves image quality by reducing flare. • Remove a lens hood before using the camera’s built-in flash. Fit the lens hood into the mount at the end of the lens barrel, then turn the hood clockwise... -
Page 43: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues. PROBLEM No display appears Batteries are loaded incorrectly. when the camera is Batteries are exhausted. switched on. -
Page 44: Care And Storage
CARE AND STORAGE Operating Temp and Conditions • This camera is designed for use from -20 to 50 °C (4 to 122 °F). • Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car. •... -
Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and action predictive autofocus (AF) Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount Viewfinder: SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view, Magnification: 0.75X Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speeds: 30 sec. - 1/4000 sec., bulb Flash sync speed: 1/125 or slower (synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode). - Page 46 NOTES NOTES This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
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