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- Page 1 QUICK OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASIC OPERATION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX...
- Page 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing a Minolta camera. This manual has been Read and understand all warnings and cautions before designed to help you understand the operation of your Minolta using this product. camera more quickly. After familiarizing yourself with the camera,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS ..............4 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION QUICK OPERATION ............8 Portrait Mode ................32 Landscape Mode ................33 BASIC OPERATION Close-up Mode..............34 Sports Mode................35 Attaching the Strap..............11 Night Portrait Mode ...............36 Batteries ................12 Photographing Night Scenes ..........37 Lens..................14 Self-timer ................38 Loading Film................16 Continuous Advance .............39 Handling the Camera ............18... -
Page 4: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. Main switch (19) Body Accessory shoe Data panel (6) Viewfinder (7) * Subject program button (31) Built-in flash (23 ~ 27) Film window (16) Self-timer / Drive-mode button Self-timer lamp (38) Strap eyelet (11) - Page 5 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Viewfinder Focus frame (19) Flash-mode indicators (24) Subject-program indicators (31) Auto flash Portrait Mode Auto flash with red-eye reduction Landscape Mode - Fill flash Close-up Mode Fill flash with red-eye reduction Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Flash cancel Focus signals (20) Flash signal (23)
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Page 6: Quick Operation
QUICK OPERATION 1. Insert batteries. 5 If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. your subject as desired. 2. Attach lens. 6 Center your subject in the • Align the red mounting dot on the lens focus frame, then press the with the one on the camera. -
Page 7: Basic Operation
ATTACHING THE STRAP BASIC OPERATION 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
BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Checking Battery Power Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in all camera operations. the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries. Full-battery symbol 1. -
Page 9: Lens
LENS Attaching the Lens Removing the Lens 1. Remove the body and rear 1. Press the lens release and lens caps. turn the lens counter- clockwise until it stops. 2. Gently remove the lens and replace caps, or attach another lens. 2. -
Page 10: Loading Film
LOADING FILM Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not 3. Extend the leader between open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 29 for the guide rails to the index instructions on removing a partially exposed roll. mark. -
Page 11: Handling The Camera
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL AUTO HANDLING THE CAMERA 1. Slide the main switch to ON. Holding the Camera 2 If using a zoom lens, rotate the lens’ zooming ring to frame the subject as desired. Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left. -
Page 12: Focus
FOCUS Focus Signals Special Focus Situations The following signals appear in the The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those viewfinder to indicate the focus status described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold (p22) when the shutter release button is or manual focus (p45). -
Page 13: Focus Hold
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH FOCUS Focus Hold Flash Signals - (seen in the viewfinder) Use focus hold when your subject is outside the focus frame or when Flash is charged. autofocus is difficult to confirm. (Blinks fast) Flash is charging and the shutter can not be released. Focus hold cannot be used for moving subjects. -
Page 14: Changing The Flash Mode
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Changing the flash mode Auto Flash with Red-Eye Reduction When the flash mode button is pressed, the flash mode changes in Light reflecting from your subject’s eyes may produce the effect the following sequence: known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye-reduction mode to produce more natural looking photographs by reducing the red-eye Auto flash effect. -
Page 15: Fill Flash With Red-Eye Reduction
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Fill Flash with Red-Eye Reduction Lens Shadowing Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi- Press the flash-mode button circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of until appears in the data your image. -
Page 16: Rewinding The Film
REWINDING THE FILM Automatic Rewind Manual Rewind After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will finished. -
Page 17: Subject Program Selection
Press the subject program button to select any one of the following subject program modes. These program SUBJECT PROGRAM modes tell the camera what type of picture your will be taking so that it SELECTION may customize the settings for that type of picture. -
Page 18: Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Portraits have the greatest impact Landscape mode is suited for when a shallow depth-of-field* is photographing landscape, scenic or used to separate the subject from travel photographs. Landscape the background. In Portrait mode, photography generally requires a the necessary settings are made large depth of field to make sure... -
Page 19: Close-Up Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Choose the Close-Up mode Fast shutter speeds are needed to when photographing small stop action. In Sports mode, the objects like flowers or jewelry. In camera will set the fastest Close-Up mode, the camera possible shutter speed and automatically sets the best continually adjust the focus to... -
Page 20: Night Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Night Portrait Mode Photographing Night Scenes Night portraits require the Cancel the flash in Night Portrait camera’s flash exposure to be mode to photograph night scenes. balanced with the background The longer shutter speeds set in exposure. In Night Portrait mode, Night Portrait mode let you capture the camera sets the largest beautiful photographs of twilight... -
Page 21: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER CONTINUOUS - ADVANCE MODE The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. •... -
Page 22: For Owners Of The Date Model
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Exposing the Date/Time The Quartz-data function lets you record the date or time onto the lower-right corner of the photograph. The quartz data back has an automatic calendar through the year 2019. Before taking the picture… •... -
Page 23: Setting The Date/Time
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Setting the Date/Time Replacing the Battery 1. Press the mode button to choose The quartz data back uses a CR2025 lithium battery, located on the inside of the back cover. Replace the battery if the display or the data imprinting format. -
Page 24: Additional Features
MANUAL FOCUS Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 1. Press the focus-mode button. will appear in the data panel. -
Page 25: Af Illuminator
AF ILLUMINATOR AF Illuminator (Built-in Flash) Function Cancelling the AF Illuminator The AF Illuminator is a secondary function of the built-in flash. When the You can cancel the built in flash’s AF illuminator if it will interfere scene is too dark for the camera to with your subject or is inappropriate. -
Page 26: Wireless/Remote Flash
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Wireless/Remote Flash is available 2. Press the flash mode button with the Minolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and until WL appears in the 3500xi accessory flashes. camera’s data panel. Wireless/Remote flash lets you experience the creative control available with an accessory flash. -
Page 27: Wireless/Remote Flash
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH 6. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to Cancelling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode take the picture. 1. Attach the accessory flash to the camera. Positioning for Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the information on this page. -
Page 28: Appendix
APPENDIX Flashes • All Minolta i, si, and HS series flash units, and the Vectis SF-1 flash, are compatible with this camera. (High-speed syncro mode on HS flash cannot be used with this camera.) • The Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 is required to mount AF series flash units (4000AF, 2800AF, 1800AF, and Macro flash 1200AF). - Page 29 ACCESSORY INFORMATION Accessory Flash Control For owners of the optional lens kits When using an accessory flash, the desired flash mode can be Lens Hood controlled using either the camera or the flash. Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens From the CAMERA hood improves image quality by reducing flare.
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Page 30: 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 CAUSE SOLUTION PAGE Batteries are loaded incorrectly. Remove and reinstall the batteries. No display appears when the camera is switched on. -
Page 31: Care And Storage
Before Important Events • Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs. • Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an Storage equipment malfunction. When storing your camera for extended periods, •... -
Page 32: Specifications
Speeds: 30 sec. - 1/2000 sec. Coverage: 28mm angle of view Flash sync speed: 1/90 or slower Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec. (according to Minolta test 1/45 with wireless flash methods) Focus Additional Type: TTL phase-detection system, with one CCD... - Page 33 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands Belgium Branch Prins Boundewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium...