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Summary of Contents for Minolta DYNAX 3
- Page 1 CUSTOM DETAILED CREATIVE SUBJECT / AUTOMATIC GETTING APPENDIX FUNCTIONS OPERATION EXPOSURE DRIVE OPERATION STARTED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take photographs quickly and simply by using the camera’s automatic features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES APERTURE CONTROL ... 52 SHUTTER CONTROL ... 53 EXPOSURE MODES ... 54 A MODE (APERTURE PRIORITY) ... 55 Flash With A Mode ... 57 S MODE (SHUTTER PRIORITY) ... 58 Flash With S Mode... 59 M MODE (MANUAL) ...
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Page 4: For Proper And Safe Use
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual has been designed to help you understand the camera’s operation quickly. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before May, 2002. - Page 5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING • Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury.
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Page 6: Quick Operation
QUICK OPERATION Insert batteries. • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. Attach the lens. •Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. -
Page 7: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS Body For information on specific parts, refer to the page shown in parentheses. Built-in flash* (35) Flash-mode button (37) Program-reset button (30) Function button Control dial Shutter-release button (28) Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver (46/49) Lens contacts* Focus-mode switch (74) Mirror* Lens mount... -
Page 8: Data Panel
NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Manual-focus indicator (74) Shutter speed/ISO display Date indicator Exposure-mode indicator (54-65) Subject-program icons (40-45) Exposure- Subject-program indicators bracketing Self-timer indicator (46) indicator (85) Multiple- exposure indicator (88) Flash-mode indicators (37) Wireless/Remote flash indica- Red-eye reduc- tor (95) tion indicator (38) Film-transport signals (25) -
Page 9: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED This section provides the information necessary to prepare the camera for use. Film (p.23) Batteries (p.19) STRAP Attaching the Strap Holder Ring Strap (p.17) Lens (p.22) With the visible protrusions on the inside of the holder ring oriented as shown, pass the tip of the strap through the ring. -
Page 10: Using The Eyepiece Cap
STRAP Pass the tip of the strap through the buckle and pull to tighten. • Leave some slack in the camera strap(A) so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily. Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera. -
Page 11: Battery Condition Indicators
BATTERIES Battery Condition Indicators Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery power. Turn the main switch to ON. A battery icon appears on the data • panel indicating the power status of the batteries. • For owners of the quartz-date model, the date settings will blink if not set. -
Page 12: Lens
LENS Attaching the Lens This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 114 for information on which lenses are compatible with this camera. Remove the body and rear lens caps. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked... -
Page 13: Film Chamber Lock
FILM Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark. • Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat. • If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind the excess film back into the cartridge The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. -
Page 14: Rewinding The Film
FILM Rewinding the Film After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film. Wait until the film is completely rewound. • will appear and the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover. •... -
Page 15: Handling The Camera
HANDLING THE CAMERA Pressing the Shutter-release Button Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gently so not the shake the camera during the exposure. -
Page 16: Taking Pictures In Full-Auto
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO Full-auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. When selected, the camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. Slide the main switch to ON. Press the program-reset button set the camera to full-auto. -
Page 17: Focus
FOCUS Focus Signals The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status. • Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus. Focus is confirmed. -
Page 18: Focus Lock
FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. • Focus lock cannot be used with continuous AF. -
Page 19: Flash Range
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Flash Range The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below. ISO 100 ISO400 1.0 ~ 3.4m / 1.0 ~ 6.8m / f/3.5... -
Page 20: Red-Eye Reduction
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Red-Eye Reduction When using flash in low-light conditions, light reflecting from the retina of your subject’s eyes may produce the effect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye reduction mode to produce natural looking photographs. Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial... -
Page 21: Subject Program Selection
SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait 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 subject that appears sharp (p. -
Page 22: Close-Up
SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Close-up Use 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 close-up photography. • Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses. Press the subject-program button program indicator... -
Page 23: Night Portrait
SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Night Portrait Night portraits balance the camera’s flash exposure with the background exposure. In night portrait mode, the camera control the aperture and shutter speed, allowing the background to appear in the photograph. Press the subject-program button program indicator •... -
Page 24: Drive Modes
DRIVE MODES Self-timer The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button on the data panel. Single frame advance Remote-control Center your subject in the focus frame. -
Page 25: Continuous Advance
DRIVE MODES Continuous Advance In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. • The camera takes 1.7 frames per second, when setting the shutter-speed to above 1/250 second with flash cancel (p.37), single-shot autofocus or manual focus (p.74), and new batteries. -
Page 26: Focus Lock In Remote Control Mode
DRIVE MODES Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode When your subject is not centered in the focus frame, use manual focus or focus lock. Set the camera to the remote- control mode. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down until in the viewfinder. -
Page 27: Aperture Control
APERTURE CONTROL The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field of the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the subject that appears Depth of field increases as the focal length sharp in the final image. -
Page 28: Continued On Next
EXPOSURE MODES Four exposure modes are available on this camera. Select the best exposure for your subject. A mode (Aperture Priority) (p.55) In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image. -
Page 29: Flash With A Mode
A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY Release the function button. Turn the control dial to select the aperture. • If 2000 or 30” blinks on the data panel, the aperture setting is beyond the camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until the shutter-speed display stops blinking. -
Page 30: 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 or the stop the motion of the subject. -
Page 31: M Mode (Manual)
M MODE – MANUAL M mode gives you full control over exposure. The exposure- compensation indicator displays the difference between your shutter speed and aperture settings and the exposure determined by the camera’s metering system. Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until M appears on the data... -
Page 32: Flash With M Mode
M-MODE – MANUAL Flash with M mode In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. • The camera’s automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. -
Page 33: Ps Mode
P MODE S Mode The shutter speed can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 - 3 set- ting.(p.109). Set the camera to custom 8-3. See page 105 for instructions. Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. -
Page 34: Detailed Operation
DETAILED OPERATION In this section you can move on to the detailed operation to expand your expertise. Read those pages pertaining to the areas of your interest and need. Taking Time Exposures (p.79) Multiple Exposures (p.88) FOCUS AREA Wide Focus Area Wide focus area uses the camera’s three focus sensors to automatically focus on your subject. -
Page 35: Spot Focus Area
FOCUS AREA Spot Focus Area By simply pressing the spot AF button, the center spot focus area is selected. The focus and exposure settings will be made with the center spot focus area. Spot focus area Place your subject inside the spot focus area. -
Page 36: Focus Area Selection Controls
FOCUS AREA Focus Area Selection controls With the focus-area custom function (Custom 9, p.109), how the focus area are selected can be changed. Custom 9 - (1) Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. -
Page 37: Continuous Af
FOCUS MODES Continuous AF Use continuous AF when shooting sporting events or when the subject is in constant motion. Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. • When taking pictures, the camera continues to focus while the shutter- release button is pressed partway down. -
Page 38: Manual Focus
FOCUS MODES Manual Focus The autofocus system can be used to monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. The lens can be focused manually when autofocus and focus lock is not possible. Hold the focus-mode switch down and release. -
Page 39: Exposure
EXPOSURE – Metering System 14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering This is the camera’s standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations. • 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information from the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main subject. -
Page 40: Taking Time Exposures (Bulb)
EXPOSURE – AE-LOCK While pressing the spot-AE lock button, recompose the scene. While still pressing the spot- AE lock button, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Spot-AE lock button • If the spot-AE lock button is not released after taking the picture, the exposure setting will remain locked. - Page 41 TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) While pressing the exposure- compensation button, turn the control dial to select the aperture. Exposure- compensation button Control dial Compose the scene and focus on your subject. • If the scene is too dark for the autofocus to operate, press the focus-mode switch and focus the lens manually (p.
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Page 42: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The metering system in this camera averages the scene’s light values to determine the exposure. This is an accurate method for scenes with a normal tones. Bright scenes, such as snowy landscapes or sandy beaches, can deceive the camera’s meter and be underexposed. -
Page 43: Setting The Iso Manually
SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY Set the film speed manually when you want to override DX-coded film or when using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3Ev increments. • Non-DX coded film is initially set to the previous roll’s ISO. Load the film. -
Page 44: Continuous Advance Bracketing
EXPOSURE BRACKETING Continuous Advance Bracketing To make an automatic three-frame bracket. The drive mode is automati- cally set to continuous advance when bracketing is selected. Hold the shutter-release button all the way down to make the bracket. • Three frames will be taken. Do not release the shutter button until all three exposures are made. -
Page 45: Multiple Exposure
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE The multiple-exposure function makes it possible to expose two or more images on the same frame. • Flash cannot be used with multiple exposure. Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until data panel. -
Page 46: Metering Multiple Exposure
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Canceling Multiple Exposure The multiple exposure series can be canceled before the last frame is taken. Turn the function dial to Press the function button and turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. Sliding the main switch to OFF does •... -
Page 47: Attaching The Program Flash
FLASH Attaching the Program Flash The accessory flash units fit in the shoe located on the top of your camera. Flash Metering Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used. D lens 5600HS(D) ADI metering 3600HS(D with pre-flash Pre-flash 5400HS... -
Page 48: Slow-Sync
SLOW-SYNC In P and A modes, slow-shutter sync sets the shutter speed and aperture value for ambient lighting and balances the flash output with the exposure . • Slow sync cannot be used in S mode, or M mode. Conventional Flash Slow-shutter Sync With press the spot-AE lock button to... -
Page 49: Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Attach the accessory flash to the camera before turning the flash and camera on. • The flash must be mounted on the accessory shoe because the camera needs to send a signal to the flash to turn on its wireless/remote function. - Page 50 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Wait until both flash units are fully charged. • appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is charged. • When the wireless/remote flash is charged, rear of the flash is lit. • Pressing the spot-AE lock button will test fire the accessory flash.
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Page 51: For Owners Of The Quartz Date Model
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL The quartz-date function lets you record the date or time on the lower-left corner of the photograph. The quartz date back has an automatic calendar through the year 2039. • Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the photograph is bright or non-uniform. -
Page 52: Changing The Date Format
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Changing the Date Format Press the date button. Press and hold the select button (SEL) for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks. Turn the control dial to change the format. •... -
Page 53: Custom Functions
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Function Setting 1 AF Priority Cust AF / Shutter- release Priority 2 Shutter-release Priority 1 Automatic Cust Film Rewind Start 2 Manual 1 Film Tip Rewound Cust Film Tip 2 Film Tip Left Out 1 DX Memory Off Cust DX Memory 2 DX Memory On... - Page 54 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Resetting All of the Custom Functions to Default You can reset all of the custom functions to their default settings (1). Turn the main switch to OFF. Turn the function dial to CUST. While pressing the function button, slide the main switch from OFF to ON.
- Page 55 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 6 - Focus-hold Button (Lens) This custom function changes the operation of a lens with a focus-hold button. (1) Focus Hold Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the autofocus. (2) Continuous Autofocus Press and hold the focus-hold button on the lens to activate the continuous-autofocus mode.
- Page 56 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 10 - Spot-AE Lock Button This custom function changes the operation of spot-AE lock button. • When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on and the spot-AE lock button is pressed, slow sync will be activated (p. 94). (1) Hold to activate The spot metering area is active until the spot-AE lock button is released.
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Page 57: Appendix
APPENDIX PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. SETTING Exposure mode Autofocus mode Autofocus Focus area Wide focus frame Flash mode Autoflash* Exposure Compensation Drive Mode Single Frame Advance Continuous Advance Canceled Self-timer Canceled... -
Page 58: Accessory Information
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 to the camera and its accessories. Lenses • All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera. •... - Page 59 ACCESSORY INFORMATION Accessory Flash Control Setting the flash mode with the camera While pressing the flash-mode button, turn the control dial to select the desired flash mode. • The camera sets the flash mode on the accessory flash immediately. Setting the flash mode with the flash With the flash off, attach it to the accessory shoe.
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Page 60: 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 Situation is unsuitable Use focus lock or for autofocus. manual focus. Autofocus does not work when the Camera is set to Hold the focus-... -
Page 61: Care And Storage
CARE AND STORAGE Operating Temperature 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 in the glove compartment of a car. •... -
Page 62: 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/ sec., bulb 2000 Flash sync speed:... -
Page 63: Index
INDEX Subject ADI Flash Metering ... 91, 92, 93 Aperture Priority ... 55 Audio Signal ... 29 Automatic AF ... 71 Battery Conditions Indicators ... 20 Bracketing ... 86 Bulb ... 79 Continuous AF... 72 Cust ... 103 Date Format ... 102 DX-code Film... -
Page 64: Memo
MEMO... - Page 65 Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan Minolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany Reparatur/Repair Senator-Helmken-Strasse 1, D-28197 Bremen, Germany Minolta France S.A. 365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France Minolta (UK) Limited 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges.