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Minolta Freedom 3 How To Operate

Minolta Freedom 3 How To Operate

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How to Operate the Minolta Freedom 3
The Minolta Freedom 3 is a very versatile camera that is very easy to
operate, making it the perfect camera for the beginning photographer. Most
35mm cameras require you to adjust the amount of light to be allowed onto
the film and to focus the camera. The Minolta Freedom 3 does this for you,
as well as advancing each picture to the next frame. You will be able to take
professional quality pictures after mastering these following easy steps: (1)
loading the film, (2) taking the picture, and (3) unloading the film.
Equipment and Supplies
To get started using your camera, you will need a:
• Minolta Freedom 3 camera
• Roll of 35mm film
Caution: Different films are for different occasions! Just remember that the
lower the ISO number (this will be on the film box as 25, 100,
200, 400, or 1000), you need more light and less movement. The
higher numbers are for taking pictures inside or where there is a
lot of activity.

Loading the Film

Before you can begin taking pictures with your camera, you need to put an
unexposed roll of film into your camera. This can be done by following these
easy steps: (1) opening the back of the camera, (2) putting the film in the
camera, and (3) advancing the film.
Opening the back of the camera.
All you need to do is:
1. Turn the camera face down so you are looking at its back with the
viewfinder pointing away from you. You will notice the film door covers
the entire back of the camera beneath the viewfinder.
2. Find the film door opener on the left-hand side of the door. Push this
switch up and the door will swing open.
Putting the film in the camera.
roll of film into the camera. This is done by:
Camera
This camera will help you load the film.
You are now ready to put a unexposed

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Summary of Contents for Minolta Freedom 3

  • Page 1: Loading The Film

    35mm cameras require you to adjust the amount of light to be allowed onto the film and to focus the camera. The Minolta Freedom 3 does this for you, as well as advancing each picture to the next frame. You will be able to take professional quality pictures after mastering these following easy steps: (1) loading the film, (2) taking the picture, and (3) unloading the film.
  • Page 2: Taking The Picture

    1. Take the film out of its box and plastic container. Caution: Film producers recommend that the film should be loaded in low light levels! this is to protect the film from being exposed before it is put in your camera. Do not pull the film out of the cassette except as indicated below.
  • Page 3 3. Depress the shutter release. Your picture is taken and the film is automatically advanced to the next frame. (The Minolta Freedom 3 automatically adjusts for different lighting situations and turns the flash on automatically when needed.)
  • Page 4: Unloading The Film

    Unloading the Film After you've finished taking your pictures, you need to get the exposed roll of film out of your camera so that you can get it processed into pictures. This is done by: (1) rewinding the film and (2) removing the cassette. Caution: Never open the back of the camera before the film is rewound back into its cassette.