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  • Page 2 WEATHERMATIC 35DL INSTRUCTION MANUAL MINOLTA BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
  • Page 3 If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer. For more ft.) with 35mm lens, O.62m (2 ft.) with information, write to the Minolta distributor 50mm lens Underwater: Focus-Free (fixed focus): me- or subsidiary in your area (addresses listed niscus lens automatically sets focus for pic- on the back of this manual).
  • Page 4 BR·P2N - 40 rolls; alkaline cells: 20 rolls subject is closer than approx. 0.75m (2.5 ft.) (based on Minolta's standard test method and when underwater close-up button is using 24-exposure film with flash on 50%of pressed; shutter locks until flash is charged;...
  • Page 5 Other: High-visibility yellow-and-grey hous- ing floats on water Dimensions: 147.5(W) x 77.5(H)x65(D)mm (5-13/16x3-1/16x2-9/16 in.) Weight: 400g (14-118 oz.) without batteries Specifications subject to change without notice www.orphancameras.com...
  • Page 6 Feuchtigkeit und Staub abgedichteten Gehiiuse. Sie ist so robust konstruiert, sie liberall mit dabei sein kann: beim Skifahren, am Strand und sogar unter Wasser bis 5m Tauchtiefe. Die Weathermatic 35DL ist die erste wasserdichte Kamera mit einem auf Knopfdruck umschaltbaren Zweifach-Objektiv. Zur welteren Ausstattung {Iehoren: Automatische...
  • Page 7 Neanmoins, une certaine attention doit litre apportee sur les points suivants: La Weathermatic 35DL que tiene el sella die wasserdichte und robuste kann man die Weather- hermetico al agua y la construcci6n robusta, bei.
  • Page 8 • After using at the beach, underwater, etc., • Clean the camera by immersing it in a always clean and dry the camera before small volume of fresh water; do not wash opening. the camera under the running water. • Die Kamera nach Verwendung am Strand, •...
  • Page 9 • Never let water or sand get into the open • Never open the camera where there is camera. blowing sand, dust, etc. • Darauf achten, daB auf keinen Fall Sand, • Die Kamera nicht offnen, wenn sich Sand, Staub o.a. in der Luft befindet. Staub o.a.
  • Page 10 • Never use compressed air or a hair dryer • If the gasket (A) or a-ring (8) is damaged, to dry the camera. contact an Authorized Minolta Service center. • Sollte die Gummidichtung (A) oder der • Trocknen Kamera keinen a-Ring (Dichtungsring) (8) beschadigt sein, Haarfohn und keine Druckluft verwenden.
  • Page 11 In or near the water 11m oder am Wasser • Do not jump or dive into the water while • When you close the battery cover, turn battery-cover release to "CLOSE" position. holding the camera; also this camera is not recommended for use while surfing.
  • Page 12 Utilisation dans I'eau ou promixite / En cerca del agua • Never use the camera at depths greater • Never throw the camera. than 5m (approx. 16 ft.). • Die Kamera nicht werfen (auch nicht ins Wasser). • Die Kamera niemals in gr6Beren Wasser- tiefen als 5 m verwenden.
  • Page 13 • Bei Verwendung der Kamera tiber Wasser auf ein sauberes, trockenes Objektivschutz- glas achten, sonst konnte die Farbbrillanz und Scharfe der Bilder leiden. • Lors de l'utilisation au-dessus de I'eau, un verre de protection de I'objectif sec et propre assurera toujours des images plus nettes et plus colorees.
  • Page 14 In cold weather / Bei kaltem Wetter Utilisation par temps froid tiempo frio • When bringing the camera from outdoors • Lorsque I'appareil passe du froid au to indoors, let the camera warm up before chaud, Ie laisser se nkhauffer avant d'ouvrir opening the back cover.
  • Page 15 • When taking the camera from indoors to outdoors, make sure camera is completely dry. • Bevor Sie in die Kalte hinausgehen, muB die Kamera vollkommen trocken sein. • Lorsque I'appareil passe du chaud au froid, s'assurer qu'il est parfaitement sec. •...
  • Page 16 Your Minolta Weathermatic 350L is a fully waterproof 35mm camera that is designed so that you can take pictures anywhere you go. Its housing is sealed to prevent entry of moisture or dust, so that you can enjoy taking pictures on snowy ski slopes, at the beach, or even 5 meters (approx.
  • Page 17 NAMES OF PARTS Main switch Viewfinder window* cell * Shutter-release Autofocus windows* Strap eyelets Lens Lens-cover glass * Frame counter www.orphancameras.com...
  • Page 18 X contacts Film chamber Viewfinder LED Viewfinder eyepiece cover Battery-cover release Back-cover release Film-pressure plate *00 not touch with your fingers. Always keep clean.
  • Page 19 SlHAP The Weathermat,c 350 L car. by either four AAA-size alkaline batteries, or lithium battery (Duracell DL223A, National BR-P2N) for life and faster flash recycling. • Before opening the battery cover, wipe off all water, sand, and grit from the outside of the camera.
  • Page 20 Installing battery 2. Insert lithium pack or AAA batteries into 1. Using a coin (or similar object), turn battery chamber as shown, making sure battery-cover release to "OPEN" position. and - contacts face in correct direction. Cautions • Keep battery contaetsclean. •...
  • Page 21 If the a-ring is damaged, loosened, or shows cracking, do not use the camera; contact an Authorized Minolta Service Center. Cautions Improper handling of batteries may result in 3. Close battery cover and turn battery- explosion or heat generation.
  • Page 22 FILM Low power indications You can use ISO 100 to 1000 OX-coded 35mm color negative film and ISO 100 or Install fresh batteries in the following cases: 400 color reversal film in your camera. ("OX" • Shutter will not release. is printed on the cartridges).
  • Page 23 HOW TO LOAD FILM 1. Check that frame counter shows "0", 3. Place the film cartridge into the film then press back-cover release downward to chamber as shown above. open the back cover. • Do not load film with wet or sandy hands. •...
  • Page 24 Film tip position mark 4. Lay film flat between the guide rails and • If the film is not loaded correctly, the extend the tip of the film over the take-up camera's motor will run for about between 5 drum to the film tip position mark. If the and 10 seconds and then stop;...
  • Page 25 To take pictures, camera; contact autholized Minolta move the switch to "ON". When you are Service Center. finished taking pictures, switch the camera • Make sure film is under film-pressure to "OFF"...

  • Page 26: Lens Selection

    LENS SELECTION HOLDING THE CAMERA When the camera is switched on, the For greater stability when taking pictures, 35mm lens is set automatically. To select the hold camera as shown above. Make sure that 50mm lens, push the lens selection button. lens, flash, autofocus windows, and meter To reselect the 35mm lens, push the button cell are not obstructed by your hands,...
  • Page 27 FRAMING TAKING PICTURES Frame subjects according to distance Subject in center of frame Frame picture so subject fills autofocus indicated: a. Subjects beyond 0.8m (2.6 ft.) with 35mm zone, then press the shutter-release button lens, 1.2m (3.9 ft.) with 50mm lens all the way down to take the picture.
  • Page 28 In low light The flash automatically fires when need- ed, such as indoors or around sunset. The table shows the flash's range when using ISO 100 and 400 films. For best results, keep your subject within the range for the film you are using.
  • Page 29 NOTE • When taking flash pictures, your subject's eyes may appear red. This "red-eye" effect • Flash charging time depends on condition of the batteries. occurs when flash light is reflected from the retinas in your subjects eyes back to the •...
  • Page 30 Shift camera so autofocus zone is on subject While keeping button slightly pressed, recom- pose as desired and press the button all the way and press shutter-release button partway down. down to take the picture. • Focus hold can be cancelled by lifting Using focus hold (Subject not in the center) your finger from the shutter-release button.
  • Page 31 Special focusing situations Auto close-up function When the subject is closer than approxi- Focus hold is also useful for obtaining accurate focus on subjects difficult for mately O.75m (2.5 ft.), auto close-up func- autofocusing, such as those listed below. In tion lets you get sharp pictures of close-up such cases, use focus hold to set the focus subjects.
  • Page 32 Auto film advance After you take a picture, the camera will automatically advance the film one frame, and the frame counter will advance to the next number. • If the film stops advancing before the end of the roll, replace batteries. DO NOT OPEN THE BACK COVER.
  • Page 33 TAKING PICTURES UNDERWATER Since picture sharpness and flash range are both affected by water clarity, we recommend that you take pictures within 2m (6.6 ft.) of your subject. Also, the flash's maximum range is about two-thirds of the distances above water (See p.21).
  • Page 34 The flash will fire automatically to ensure proper exposure. Underwater close-ups On the back of the Weathermatic 35DL is an underwater close-up button that lets you take close-up pictures underwater of fish, coral, and other marine life. The close-up range with the 35mm lens in 0.52...
  • Page 35 Flash range varies with water clarity. In can be replaced by sending the camera to an muddy or cloudy water, flash range may Authorized Minolta Service Center. Until decrease significantly. the D-ring and gasket are replaced, do not use the camera underwater, in the rain, or in other conditions where it might be ex- posed to moisture.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution Entire picture blurred Camera movement Hold camera steady and release shutter gently Subject out of fociJs Autofocus windows obstructed Keep hands, camera strap, and other objects away. Make sure subject is at least O.52m (1.7 away with 35mm lens, Subject too close to camera ft.)
  • Page 37 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Sportsfinder of bright yellow nylon and has an adjust- Underwater it may be difficult to frame able waist strap. your subject in the camera's viewfinder. The Carrying Case Sportsfinder shows the field of view for both This fitted camera case lets you carry 35mm and 50mm lenses.

  • Page 38: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE • If lens-cover glass becomes dirty, clean it • Never let water enter the camera when the back cover or battery cover is open. gently with a lens brush. If necessary, Water seepage could result in costly or moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop irreparable damage to internal parts.

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