Minolta Maxxum XTsi 35mm SLR Camera
Contents
1. aaa Taking Pictures in Wireless Remote Flash Mode The off camera flash will provide all of the exposure 2 Wait until both flash units are fully charged 4 appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is charged When the off camera flash is charged its 1 Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the AF illuminator will blink information on this page f you are not using the 3500xi flash refer to your flash instruction manual for the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances Press the spot AE lock button to test fire the accessory flash 3500xi Subject Distance 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Camera Subject Distance The off camera flash may not detect the control signals if it is placed behind the subject The maximum flash subject distance for the 3500xi is 5 0m 16 4 ft Wireless Remote Ratio Flash Press the flash mode button when taking the picture Both flashes will fire when the shutter is release at a 2 1 ratio The built in flash Aperture Camera Subiect Distance 3500xi Subiect Distance will provide 1 3 and the accessory flash will provide 2 3 of the total exposure 1 4 5 0m 4 6 16 ft 1 0 5 0m 8 3 16 ft 1 0 5 0m 3 3 16 ft 0 7 4 5m 2 3 14 5 ft CAUTION Set CUSt 8 Spot AE Lock to setting 1 1 0 52. year month day 24 hour format no imprinting Q2 wis sum UNDE SEL ADJ day month year month day year LESS IR 2 Take the picture e f the print indicator blinks after the shutter is released the data was exposed When all data is correct press the select button SEL until the data stops blinking 74 15 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Replacing the Batter Using the custom functions you can tailor selected camera settings to suit your shooting style or preferences The functions you can customize are explained on pages 78 82 The quartz data back uses a CR2025 lithium battery located on the inside of the back cover Replace the battery if the display or imprinted data becomes dim Setting the Custom Functions 1 Turn the function dial to CUST 1 Open the back cover 2 Using a coin or similar object turn the battery cover counter clockwise then remove it 2 Turn the control dial to select the number of the custom function you want to change 3 Press the function button and turn the control dial to select the desired setting 3 Remove the old battery and replace it with a new one The side should face up 4 Turn the function dial to any position other than CUST e The shutter cannot be released if the function dial is set to CUST 4 Replace the battery cover then reset the date and time To reset all of the custom functi
3. FUNCTION P MODE SETTING Exposure mode P mode Focus mode Autofocus Flash mode Auto on Exposure Compensation 0 Film drive mode Single frame advance Self timer Cancelled Wireless Remote Flash Cancelled Bracketing Cancelled Multiple Exposure Cancelled Date red eye reduction ISO settings and custom function settings will not change Pressing the program reset button will also reset an attached dedicated accessory flash s program settings Refer to the flash instruction manual for details ACCESSORY INFORMATION ACCESSORY INFORMATION This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and Accessorv Flash Control accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage the camera and accessories When using an accessory flash the desired flash mode can be selected using the camera or the flash CAMERA Press the flash mode button and turn the control dial to select the desired flash mode e The camera transfers data to the accessory flash immediately Compatibility of Accessories Lenses All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera MD and MC series lenses manual focus cannot be used with this camera Flashes All Minolta i si and HS series flash units and the Vectis SF 1 flash are compatible with this camera The flash will always fire when the flash unit is on Unless Custom Fu
4. EIL 86 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 No display appears Batteries are loaded incorrectly when the camera is switched on Batteries are exhausted Situation is unsuitable for autofocus Autofocus does not work when shutter release button is pressed partway down Camera is set to manual focus mode Subject is too close Focus cannot be confirmed Shutter cannot be released Camera is attached to a microscope or telescope Flash fires when the shutter release button is The AF illuminator is on pressed partway down Flash picture is too dark Subject is beyond flash range Lower part of flash picture is dark Lens hood attached Err appears in the data panel Camera Malfunction TROUBLE SHOOTING SOLUTION Remove and reinstall the batteries If the camera battery is exhausted install a new battery Use focus hold or manual focus Press the focus mode button to return the camera to autofocus mode Check the minimum focus distance for your lens Use focus hold or manual focus Contact a Minolta service facility for information This is a normal camera operation Make sure the subject is within the flash range Remove lens hood Remove and reinstall the batteries If normal camera operation does not resume or the
5. 0m 3 3 16 ft 0 5 3 2m 2 3 10 5 ft when Wireless Remote flash mode is on If setting 2 is selected test firing the flash will Calculated for ISO 100 film only activate slow shutter sync p82 70 71 FLASH Wireless Remote Flash Cancelling Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 Attach the accessory flash to the camera then turn the flash on 2 Turn the function dial to WL 3 Press the function button and turn the control dial until WL and OFF appear in the camera s data panel 4 Detach the accessory flash 12 FOR OWNERS OF THE PANORAMA MODEL Select panorama mode to take panorama format images any time even in the middle of the roll e Panorama mode does not change the number of exposures on a roll of film e The top and bottom parts of the film will not be exposed e The imprinting position for the quartz data back is automatically changed when panorama format is selected 1 Turn the panorama switch to P e The viewfinder changes to a panorama format EN 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and take the picture After taking panoramic images Attach one of the supplied panorama format stickers to the film cartridge Two sticker types are available Use A if all the images on the roll were exposed in PANORAMA panorama format Use B if the roll contains both panorama and standard format images Contact the nearest Minolta Service Facil
6. camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility E MP N 24 54 54 24 54 cx N O CO CO 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 the glove compartment of a car Data panel response time will be slow at colder temperatures The display will temporarily darken at higher temperatures but will restore when the temperature normalizes Never subject the camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera ina sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag The low battery symbol may appear even with fresh batteries depending on the storage conditions To restore camera power repeat turning the camera on and off Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures Keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature Storage When storing your camera for extended periods e Store in a cool dry and well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls For long periods place the camera 90 Always attach the protective caps in an airtight con
7. type Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed Cust 5 Flash Control in P Mode 1 Autoswitchover Built in flash pops up when shutter release button is pressed partway down Flash will fire when necessary 2 Fill Flash Manual Switchover Flash mode button must be pressed to raise the built in flash p27 Flash will fire every time the shutter is released he TTL exposure system will ensure correct exposure Push the built in flash down to select flash cancel 5 79 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 6 Focus hold button LENS Cust 7 Spot AF button The mounted lens must have a focus hold button 1 Spot Focus Press the Spot AF button to lock the focus using the center focus sensor p53 1 Focus Hold Pressing the focus hold button on the lens locks the focus 2 Selectable focus area Press the Spot AF button and turn the control dial to specify the desired local focus area Ft 2 Spot Focus The selected focus area is displayed in Pressing the focus hold button on the lens selects the center focus the viewfinder data panel sensor p53 The focus area remains selected until it is changed or CUSt 7 is returned to Local Focus Area Locations setting 1 3 Continuous Focus When the RF 500mm lens or the AF Select this setting when focusing on moving subjects Power Zoom 35 80mm lens is attached Pressing the focus hold button on the lens selects co
8. CTION hood improves image quality by reducing flare e Remove a lens hood before using the camera s built in flash Light level is beyond the Bright Light range of Use slower Fit the lens hood into the mount available speed nie d at the end of the lens barrel shutter neutral density then turn the hood clockwise speeds and ND filter or apertures reduce the light level of your surroundings Low Light Use higher until it stops To store the hood reverse it attach it to the lens then replace the lens cap Scene or subject brightness is beyond the camera s speed film or a Lens Specifications metering flash AF Zoom AF Zoom range 35 70mm f 3 5 4 5 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 Construction 7 elements 7 groups 10 elements 10 groups The required c Angle of View 63 34 75 30 shutter mee 1 oo Min Focus Distance 0 5m 1 6 ft 0 38m 1 2 ft speed is al dis um Max Magnification 0 15X 0 26X beyond the ik DUE I UAR Min Aperture 22 27 f 22 38 range of the ee ee Filter Diameter 49mm 62mm camera BING Dimensions 68 5 x 68mm 69 x 74mm Weight 210g 7 44 oz 230g 8 125 oz x v 7 jw I The required Select a faster aperture is or slower shutter beyond the speed until the range of the display stops lens blinking e Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice v gt ww
9. M MODE MANUAL TAKING TIME EXPOSURES buLb M Mode Flash Set the shutter speed to bulb n l l when you want to take time When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on it exposures When bulb is selected will fire each time a picture is taken Flash exposure is controlled by the shutter remains open as long the camera s TTL automatic flash metering system aeiha shntersrelsesc DiGi TS pressed 1 Press the flash mode button to pop up the built in flash ML ata panel 1 Mount the camera on a tripod 2 Turn the control dial to select any shutter speed up to 1 125th of a second 2 Set the camera to M mode then turn the control dial until L amp appears in the data panel nm ut 3 Press the exposure compensation button and turn the control dial to select the Qr C2 Press the exposure compensation button and turn the control dial to select the Mu a c aperture aperture e Refer to the flash range table on page 26 to determine the aperture setting and the flash range Cancelling the Flash 4 Compose the scene and focus on your subject e f the scene is too dark for autofocus to operate press the focus mode button and focus the lens manually p54 Push the built in flash down or turn the accessory flash off X will be displayed in the data panel Continued on next page 48 49 TAKING TIME EXPOSURES buLb 5 Firmly press the eyepiece cap into
10. eturn to the autofocus mode focal length lenses The AF illuminator will not operate with 3x 1x Macro Zoom When an accessory flash is attached its AF illuminator will be active in place of the camera s AF illuminator Pull and turn the control ring Custom Function 9 p82 lets you cancel the built in flash s until your subject appears AF illuminator if it will interfere with your subject or is sharp inappropriate o4 OD EXPOSURE 14 Segment Metering Fourteen Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering uses information from the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main subject The light metered by each applicable segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot lighting or backlighting present in your scene The focus area indicator displays the sensor being used when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Fourteen Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering is the camera s standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations 96 EXPOSURE Spot Metering Use only the center metering segment to lock the exposure settings without locking the focus The exposure remains locked until the spot AE lock button is released Pressing the spot AE lock button sets the flash to slow sync mode p67 1 Place the spot metering area on the subject whose exposure you want to lock 2 Press and hold the spot AE lock button KJ and the loc
11. indicator in the viewfinder tells you which sensor the camera is using will appear in the viewfinder indicating the center focus sensor is being used 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Focus and exposure readings are held until the spot AF button is released 52 53 FOCUS Manual Focus FOCUS AF Illuminator Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus The AF Illuminator is a secondary hold is not possible The autofocus system will monitor focus and function of the built in flash When the indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus scene is too dark for the camera to focus accurately the built in flash fires 1 Press the focus mode button a few short bursts when the shutter will appear in the release button is pressed partway data panel down to provide the illumination necessary for the camera to focus on your subject Pressing the spot AF button also activates the AF illuminator 2 Turn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp The range of the AF Illuminator flash is approximately one to five and focused eet ee l NU m The AF illuminator will not fire in continuous focus mode 9 or if Q appears in the viewfinder when the flash cancel is selected subject in the focus frame is in focus Press the focus mode button again to The AF illuminator will not operate with 300mm or longer single r
12. inued on next page 63 EXPOSURE Multiple Exposure mir 1c blinks in the data panel DAIS FNP indicating the next exposure will be the last in the series e To take more than 2 exposures repeat steps 1 and 2 until ME glows in the data panel 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down again to take the last exposure Multiple exposure mode is cancelled after the last exposure has been taken Cancelling Multiple Exposure 1 Turn the function dial to g 2 Press the function button and turn the control dial until OFF appears in the data panel Sliding the main switch to LOCK does not cancel multiple exposure mode 64 EXPOSURE Multiple Exposure Metering Multiple Exposures The meter in your camera determines exposure EV based on the assumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame When making multiple exposures the EV for each additional exposure needs to be reduced or over exposure will result Compensation is not necessary if all of the exposures have dark backgrounds and the subjects of the exposures will not overlap Compensate the exposures as follows Number of ueajtj2 3 4 e 8 Exposure 1 1 The above corrections are intended as a general guideline Some testing may be necessary to produce the desired results Exposure can be compensated in 1 2 EV increments using the exposure compensation function p58 and in 1 3 EV increment
13. ity to obtain additional panorama stickers 13 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL The Quartz data function lets you record the date or time onto the Setting the Date Time lower right corner of the photograph The quartz data back has an automatic calendar through the year 2019 1 Press the mode button to choose Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower right corner of the the data imprinting format photograph is bright or non uniform Mwill appear above the month Imprinting size and position may differ according to printing conditions Do not use the data back when temperatures exceed the operating range of e O O 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F DE SEL ADJ wE Print indicator n EE 4 H EL 2 Use the select button SEL to Select button T move between different parts of Mode button Adusrbaion m the displayed data e The selected part will blink indicating that it is MODE SEL ADJ C C C the data to be changed MODE SEL ADJ Exposing the Date Time Press the adjust button ADJ to change the data to the correct value Data continues changing as long as the button is held down When the time is displayed and is blinking pressing the adjust button resets the seconds counter to zero not shown Before taking the picture 1 Press the mode button to choose un 3 18 the data imprinting format The display changes as follows
14. ked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder 3 Recompose the scene as desired then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The exposure is held until the spot AE lock button is released 57 7 EXPOSURE Exposure Compensation The metering system in this camera averages the readings from each active metering segment to determine an exposure that will achieve an average middle grey tone on the film amp Compensated Exposure Bright scenes such as snow or beach scenes are often underexposed Dark scenes are often overexposed Exposure compensation lets you adjust the metered exposure 3 stops in 1 2 stop increments d Y er Metered Exposure This effect is most visible when slide film is being used Press the exposure compensation button and turn the control dial until the desired compensation value appears in the data panel Exposure compensation remains until it is reset or cancelled To cancel exposure compensation repeat the above procedure and select 0 0 or press the program reset button Exposure compensation is not available in M mode 58 EXPOSURE Setting the ISO Manually Set the film speed manually when you want to override the DX coded film speed or when using non DX coded film Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3EV increments Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed Turn the functi
15. nction 5 is set to Autoflash setting 1 In this case the flash will fire only when necessary when it is on and the camera is in Full Auto and Subject Program modes The Flash Shoe Adapter FS 1100 is required to mount AF series flash units 4000AF 2800AF 1800AF and Macro flash 1200AF When the FS 1100 is used The flash will fire every time the shutter is released The AF illuminator will not activate The built in flash is set to fill flash when the accessory flash is removed X series flashes and flashes sold by other manufacturers cannot be used with this camera FLASH Press the flash s ON OFF button to select the desired flash mode Data is not transferred from the flash until the shutter release button is pressed partway down Fill flash cannot be selected when the camera is set to Full Auto or any of the Subject Program modes Others The following accessories are not compatible with this camera Control Grip CG 1000 Data Receiver DR 1000 Creative Expansion Cards Anglefinder Magnifier Wireless Controller IR 1N Permanent damage will occur if the Wireless Controller IR 1N is used with this camera 84 85 ACCESSORY INFORMATION EXPOSURE WARNINGS For owners of the optional lens kits Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when there is a problem with the exposure Lens Hood Flare is non image forming light that degrades image quality A lens MODE DISPLAY CAUSE A
16. nd Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc Head Office Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Kurt Fischer Strasse 50 D 22923 Ahrensburg Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Prins Boundewijniaan 1 B 2550 Kontich Belgium Riedstrasse 6 CH 8953 Dietikon Switzerland Albygatan 114 S 171 54 Solna Sweden Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A 11150 Hope Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A 369 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H5 Canada 230 3771 Jacombs Road Richmond B C V6V 2L9 Canada Room 208 2 F Eastern Center 1065 King s Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China 1998 Minolta Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and Universal Copyright Convention Printed in Malaysia 9222 2153 11 MM C909
17. ntinuous focus only the center local focus area can be selected The sequence is Wide focus area Left local focus area Center spot focus area Right local focus area 80 81 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 8 Spot AE Lock button 1 Press to activate Spot area is used for metering until the spot button is released 2 Press once to activate press again to cancel Spot metering area is used for metering until the spot AE lock button is pressed again Slow shutter sync is set when the flash is selected Cust 9 AF Illuminator built in flash 1 AF Illuminator on When the built in flash is up its AF illuminator will fire when necessary to assist focus The AF illuminator does not fire when flash cancel is selected 2 AF Illuminator cancelled The built in flash s AF illuminator will not fire Other flash functions will operate normally e An attached accessory flash s AF illuminator will not be cancelled Cust 10 Eyepiece Sensor 1 Grip sensor activated Eyepiece sensor is activated when the grip sensor is tripped 2 Main switch activated Eyepiece sensor is activated when the main switch is in the ON position Use this setting when the grip sensor is not being tripped user wearing gloves Slide the main switch to LOCK when the camera is not being used 82 APPENDIX Program Reset Button Press the program reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings
18. olls 14 rolls 10 rolls selection 24 exposure rolls Exposure Condition A Lens 28 80 f 3 5 5 6 focused from infinity to 2m three times and the Modes P A S M and 5 Subject Program modes shutter release button held partway down for ten seconds before each Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night 7 SAPOS mE Portrait Condition B Lens 28 80 f 3 5 5 6 focused from infinity to 2m and the shutter release button held partway down for five seconds before each exposure Type TTL metering direct TTL metering for flash Battery performance will vary with usage conditions Metering Cell 14 segment honeycomb pattern SPC for Exposures taken at a rate of 2 rolls month ambient light and flash metering SPC for Dimensions WxHxD 135 0 x 90 0 x 58 5mm WxHxD flash QD model 135 0 x 90 0 x 61 0mm WxHxD Metering Range Multi segment metering EV 1 20 Spot Weight 375g w o camera battery metering EV 4 20 QD model 385g w o camera battery ISO 100 f 1 4 lens Film speed Setting Automatic ISO 25 to 5000 for DX coded film Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information Manual ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV increments available at the time of printing and are subject to change without Flash ISO 25 1000 notice 92 93 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta GmbH Minolta France S A Minolta UK Limited Minolta Austria Ges m b H Minolta Camera Benelux B V Belgium Branch Minolta Schweiz AG Minolta Svenska AB Finla
19. on dial to ISO 2 Press the function button and turn the control dial until the desired ISO value appears in the data panel 59 EXPOSURE Bracketing 16 17 18 m muMEMEMEMMEMENMNNMNEMENMNNMNMNNNNNNN Metered Exposure 1 2 Stop Under 1 2 Stop Over EREaHRERBBHEHBEHEHBEBHEHEBHEHEHEHEBHEEEEE SE 16A 16 gt 17A 17 18A 18 This function automatically exposes a 3 frame 1 2 stop increment bracketed series The order of the exposures will be the metered exposure 1 2 stop under the metered exposure 1 2 stop over the metered exposure e The automatic bracketing feature cannot bracket flash exposures This effect is most visible when slide film is being used 1 Turn the function dial to a 2 Press the function button and turn the control dial until appears in the data panel j 4 e 4 appears in the frame counter after the function button is released EXPOSURE Bracketing 3 Select the desired drive mode The drive mode is initially set to single EJ or continuous Hij whichever was set with exposure bracketing last 4 Focus on and frame your subject then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Cii Hold the shutter release button down until the series is finished C1 Press the shutter release button for each exposure Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series The exposure settings will change automa
20. ons to their default setting 1 Slide the main switch to LOCK Turn the function dial to CUST Press the function button and slide the main switch from LOCK to ON e LLr will blink in the data panel 76 4 1 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 1 AF Release Priority 1 AF priority Shutter will not release until or appears in the viewfinder 2 Release Priority Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed Use Release priority when photographing moving subjects e When continuous advance mode is selected the camera will not update the focus while the shutter release button is pressed Cust 2 Film Rewind Start 1 Automatic Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll 2 Manual Press the manual rewind button to initiate rewind p29 as Cust 3 Film Tip o 1 Film is completely rewound into the cartridge 2 Leader is left out of the cartridge after rewind e Sliding the main switch to LOCK during rewind causes the film to be rewound into the cartridge when the power is switched back on 78 Cust 4 DX Memory 1 DX Memory Off Film speed is always set to the DX coded ISO Non DX coded film is set to the ISO of the previous roll 2 DX Memory On Changes to the film speed for a DX coded roll are saved and applied to future rolls with the same DX coded ISO Use to consistently over under expose a specific film
21. s by changing the ISO manually p59 65 FLASH High Speed Sync FLASH Slow Sync The maximum sync speed for this In P and A modes slow shutter camera is 1 125 However with the sync sets a slower shutter speed to 5400HS accessory flash sold increase the background or ambient separately shutter soeeds up to lighting exposure in a flash picture 1 4000 can be used High speed Flash output will automatically be sync HSS allows faster shutter decreased to maintain a correct speeds when fill flash is used on exposure of your subject moving subjects outdoors High speed Sync Slow shutter Sync HSS also lets you use large aperture high shutter speed combinations to separate your subject from the background by limiting the depth of field uU FE A Conventional Flash Conventional Fill Flash 1 Frame your subject Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard mode 2 While pressing the spot AE he camera will automatically switch to HSS mode and H will appear in the viewlindat a d dala panek lock button press the shutter HSS cannot be used under fluorescent lights release button all the way Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when high speed sync is down to take the picture selected If the background is bright or a large aperture is set A mode the shutter speed Refer to the 5400HS instruction manual for details Mri pap ds d Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too
22. slow to allow sharp hand held pictures after you press the spot AE lock button E and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder 66 67 FLASH Wireless Remote Flash T kh AB Fr 5 aw LI i 4 A Ps p Wireless Remote Flash Wireless Remote Hatio Flash 68 Wireless Remote Flash is available with the Minolta 5400HS 5400xi and 3500xi accessory flashes Wireless Remote flash lets you experience the creative control available with an accessory flash In Wireless Remote flash mode the off camera flash is triggered by a coded signal from the camera s built in flash when you press the shutter release button When proper exposure has been received another signal cuts the accessory flash off You can also achieve a 2 1 lighting ratio automatically When remote ratio flash is selected the off camera flash provides 2 3 of the full exposure while the built in flash provides the remaining 1 3 FLASH Wireless Remote Flash etting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 Attach the accessory flash to the camera then turn the camera and the flash on Turn the function dial to WL Press the function button and turn the control dial until WL and On appear in the camera s data panel Detach the accessory flash then press the camera s flash mode button to raise the built in flash 69 FLASH Wireless Remote Flash FLASH Wireless Remote Flash
23. tainer with a silica gel drying agent Periodically release the camera s shutter to keep it operating properly Before using after prolonged storage check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly CARE AND STORAGE Cleaning 5 GJ J MJ3X If the camera or lens barrel is dirty wipe it gently with a soft clean dry cloth If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles wiping may scratch the surface To clean the lens surface first brush away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion starting from the center Never place lens fluid directly on the lens Never touch the interior of the camera especially the shutter and mirror doing so may impair their alignment and movement Dust on the mirror will not affect the picture quality Never use compressed air to clean the cameras interior it may cause damage to sensitive interior parts Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers 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 equipment malfunction Questions and Service If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping
24. the eyepiece The eyepiece cap prevents light from entering thru the viewfinder and affecting the metered exposure 6 Press and hold the shutter release button to take the picture The shutter remains open as long as the button is pressed rm n i t V4 Attaching the Remote Cord To reduce image blur attach either the Remote Cord RC 1000S or RC 1000L sold separately 1 Flip the remote control terminal cover up 2 Insert the plug into the terminal Do not use the Wireless Controller IR 1N with this camera Permanent damage will occur 90 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOCUS Wide Focus Area FOCUS Spot AF Wide focus area uses the camera s Spot AF uses the center focus sensor and the current metering mode three focus sensors to automatically p56 to lock focus and exposure The focus and exposure settings focus on your subject The wide remain locked until the spot AF button is released 4 focus area provides greater framing flexibility and makes it easier for the camera to focus on moving subjects Wide focus area is the camera s standard focus mode 1 Place your subject inside the spot focus area The camera determines which sensor is focusing on your subject and sets the focus accordingly e The focus areas are not visible in the viewfinder frame 2 Press and hold the spot AF button Focus is confirmed when appears in the viewfinder The focus area
25. tically Flash Notes e The built in flash is set to flash cancel B when bracketing is selected e An attached Minolta accessory flash will be set to off when bracketing is selected e If an AF series flash is mounted and on when bracketing is selected F FL will blink in the data panel and the shutter will lock until the flash is turned off 61 EXPOSURE Bracketing Cancelling Bracketing 1 Turn the function dial to g 2 Press the function button and turn the control dial until OFF appears in the data panel PATAI Sliding the main switch to LOCK in the middle of a bracketing series resets the bracketing series to the first frame Bracketing with the Exposure Compensation Button While pressing the exposure compensation button press the shutter release button all the way down and hold e The camera automatically exposes a three frame bracketed series e Releasing either button before the series is complete cancels the exposure series 62 Turn the function dial to g Press the function button and ri e 2 appears in the frame counter EXPOSURE Multiple Exposure The multiple exposure function makes it possible to expose two or more images on the same frame turn the control dial until appears in the data panel Compose the scene then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the first exposure Cont
26. your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details 91 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type 35mm SLR with built in flash autoexposure Film Transport AE and action predictive autofocus AF Loading Auto load Lens Mount Minolta A type bayonet mount Drive Modes Single frame continuous advance Viewfinder SLR roof mirror type 90 field of view 2 frames sec self timer exposure Magnification 0 75X bracketing and multiple exposure Shutter Rewind Auto rewind manual start Count down Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse display focal plane type Frame counter Forward shows number of exposures taken Speeds 30 sec 1 4000 sec bulb Built in Flash Flash sync speed 1 125 or slower synchronizes with all speeds GN 12 ISO 100 in meters in HSS mode Coverage 28mm angle of view Focus Recycling Time Approx 3 sec according to Minolta test Type TTL phase detection system multi metering methods with cross hair type CCD line sensor Additional metering cell Autofocus and manual focus Power Two CR2 lithium batteries m modes Battery Performance AF Sensitivity Range EV 1 to18 ISO 100 AF Illuminator Built in with range of 1 0 0m 20 C 6 6 20 0 Automatically activated in low light low 0 20 rolls 30 rolls 65 rolls 50 rolls contrast situations 17 rolls 13 rolls 23 rolls 18 rolls AF Control Single shot continuous automatic AF mode 100 11 rolls 8 r
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search