Minolta MAXXUM 3000i Instruction Manual

Your new Minolta Maxxum 3000i camera is by far the world's easiest-to-use autofocus
SLR camera ever. Minolta's "intelligent" automation assures unparalleled accuracy and ease
of operation. You can take sharply focused, properly exposed pictures one after another and
rely on your Maxxum 3000i to deliver outstanding results from one roll of film to the next.
Some of the Maxxum 3000i's most impressive features include:
• Intelligent autofocusing that responds at very low light levels and feature a wide focus
area for faster, easier focusing of moving subjects.
• Intelligent exposure which uses dual-area metering system that is coupled to the auto¬
focus system.
• Intelligent flash to automatically activate a dedicated flash unit when flash is needed.
• Automatic film transport that makes film handling completely reliable.
• World's most compact, most lightweight AF-SLR.
The world's largest selection of autofocus system accessories is available for your
Maxxum 30001 camera. Ultra-compact Maxxum Flash D-316i and D-314i are designed
exclusively for the Maxxum 3000i camera. The entire system of Maxxum AF lenses can be
used, including the compact AF 35-80mm and AF 80-200mm lenses. Data Back DB-3
permits imprinting of the date or time on your pictures.
We know you want to begin usin^ your new camera right away. Before starting, please
read through this manual to learn how your Minolta Maxxum 3000i operates.