Minolta Maxxum 5 QD 35mm SLR Camera
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1. ADI Flash Metering Flash Metering TTL Flash Metering 1 Displayed for 0 3 seconds 113 a H 1 AF Area Display Displayed for 0 6 seconds 113 Not Displayed Cust Shutter release TTL Flash Metering en 14 Lock Lens 2 TTL Flash Metering 106 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Using the custom functions you can tailor camera settings to suit your shooting style or preferences Initially all the custom functions are set to 1 The functions are explained on pages 108 113 Setting Custom Functions CUST Turn the control dial to number to be changed Turn the function dial to select the custom function While pressing the function button turn the control dial to select the desired setting Turn the function dial to any position other than CUST If the function dial is set to CUST the camera can take photographs but all buttons and switches except for the shutter release button are disabled Custom settings must be reset manually and are not effected by the program reset button or by turning the camera off 107 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 108 as CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Reseiting All of the Custom Functions to Default Custom 3 Film Ti You can reset all of the custom functions to their default settings 1 1 Film Tip Rewound Film is completely rewound into the cartridge D T2. The usual display will return The quartz date is powered by the camera s battery When the battery is removed the date settings will remain for about 5 minutes After that time the date will be reset to 2001 01 01 January 1st When the new batteries are inserted the audio signal will beep to indicate the date and time have been reset When the date has not been set the date settings blink on the data panel when the camera is turned on 105 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 106 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Function Setting Cust AF Shutter 1 AF Priority ios 1 release Priority 2 Shutter release Priority A z E Automatic 108 Manual Film Tip Rewound Film Ti 109 SNP Film Tip Left Out DX Memory Off DX M r ES 109 iba DX Memory On Shutter release Shutter release Lock Off m Lock Film Shutter release Lock On Focus Hold 2 Continuous Autofocus Depth of Field Preview Focus hold Button Lens 110 Eyepiece Sensor By main switch and grip sensor Activation By main switch 1 Normal P Mode P Mode Settings Pa Mode Ps Mode 110 111 Select Spot Focus Area 2 Select Focus Area Switch Between the Wide Focus And Spot Focus Spot AF Lock Button 111 Spot AE Lock Hold to Activate Button AF Illuminator built in flash Press Once to Activate Press Again to Cancel 1 AF Illuminator On AF Illuminator Off 112 112
3. self timer exposure bracketing and multiple exposure a Rewind Frame counter Built in Flash GN Auto rewind manual start Count down display Forward shows number of exposures taken 2 ISO 100 in meters Coverage 28mm angle of view Additional Power Two CR2 lithium batteries Battery Performance Condition A Condition B Flash Use 95 20 C 10 C 20 C 10 C 0 30 rolls 24 rolls 45 rolls 35 rolls 50 14 rolls 11 rolls 18 rolls 14 rolls 100 9 rolls 7 rolls 11 rolls 9 rolls 24 exposure rolls Condition A Lens 28 80 f 3 5 5 6 focused from infinity to 2m three times and the shutter release button held partway down for ten seconds before each exposure Condition B Lens 28 80 f 3 5 5 6 focused from infinity to 2m and the shutter release s button held partway down for five secon before each exposure Battery performance will vary with usage conditions Exposures taken at a rate of 2 rolls month Dimensions WxHxD Weight 127 0 x 87 0 x 60 5mm WxHxD 335g w o camera battery Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 125 APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 126 INDEX Subject Page A Accessory Shoe Cap sse nnne rennes 94 ADI Flash Metering 93 94 95 Aperture Priorily n mne nir rnit cn
4. the viewfinder when the spot metering area is active Custom 11 AF Illminator Built in flash 1 AF Illuminator On The built in flash is used as an AF illuminator and will fire when necessary to assist the autofocus system The AF illuminator does not fire when flash cancel is selected 2 AF Illuminator Off The AF illuminator function is canceled Other flash functions will operate normally An attached accessory flash s AF illuminator will not be cancelled 112 a Custom 12 Flash Metering Your camera uses ADI flash metering as the standard flash metering mode but it can be changed This applies to both the built in and accessory flash 1 ADI Flash Metering When the flash fires ADI or pre flash metering will be employed Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used 2 TTL Flash Metering When the flash fires TTL metering will be employed To use flash or color meters flash diffusers or neutral density filters the flash mode must be set to TTL metering Custom 13 AF Area Display 1 Displayed for 0 3 seconds Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0 3 sec when the focus is confirmed 2 Displayed for 0 6 seconds Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0 6 sec when the focus is confirmed 3 Not displayed Active local focus area is not displayed when the focus is confirmed The local focus areas will be displayed for 0 6 se
5. 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 WIRELESS REMOTE FLASH 16411 Page 100 Taking Pictures in Wireless Remote Flash Mode The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built in flash Although the built in flash fires it does not add to the exposure but simply controls the accessory flash The position of the camera and flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject a Position your camera and flash unit using the information of this page The example below is with the 3600HS D flash unit For other flash units refer to the instruction manual for the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances Photograph in dark locations Place the camera and flash within a 5 m radiu Camera Subject Distance Camera sub Flash subject distance Flash Subject Distance The remote wir less flash may not detect the control signals if it is placed behing the subject ject distance Non HSS HSS All shutter Aperture Spes 1 45 or slower 1 45 or 1 125 1 180 1 1000 1 4 5m 12 8 46 16 ft 1 4 5m 4 6 16 ft 1 5m 3 8 16 ft 1 4m 3 3 13 ft 1 2m 3 3 6 6 ft 1 5m 14 13 3 16 ft 1 35 5m 4 4 16 ft 1 5m 3 3 16 ft 1 3m 3 3 9 9 ft 1 1 5m 3 3 4 9 ft f 5 6 1 5m 3 3 16 ft 1 25 5m 4 1 16 ft 1 35 5m 4 4 16 ft 1 2m 3 3 6 6 ft The distan
6. ATIONS 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 4000 sec bulb Flash sync speed Focus Type AF Sensitivity Range AF Illuminator AF Control Exposure Modes Type Metering Cell Metering Range Film speed Setting Film Transport Loading Drive Modes 124 1 125s or slower synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode TTL phase detection system multi metering with cross hair type CCD line sensor metering cell Autofocus and manual focus modes EV 1 to18 ISO 100 Built in with range of 1 0 5 0m Automatically activated in low light low contrast situations Single shot continuous automatic AF mode selection P A S M PA PS available and 5 Subject Program modes Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait TTL metering direct TTL metering for flash 14 segment honeycomb pattern SPC for ambient light and 4 segment flash metering SPC for flash 14 segment honeycomb pattern metering EV 1 20 Spot metering EV 4 20 ISO 100 f 1 4 lens Automatic ISO 25 to 5000 for DX coded film Manual ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV increments Flash ISO 25 1000 Auto load Single frame continuous advance 3 frames sec
7. ces in the above table assumes the use of ISO 100 film If ISO 400 film is used the distances must be multiplied by a factor of two with an upper limit not exceeding 5 m 100 Wait until both flash units are fully charged 5 appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is charged When the wireless remote flash is charged 54 on the rear of the flash is lit Pressing the spot AE lock button will test fire the accessory flash If the accessory flash does not fire change its position To test fire the accessory flash custom 10 should be set to 1 p 112 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Wireless Remote Ratio Flash In this photo both the wireless remote flash and camera s built in flash illumi nated the subject The camera s flash acted as a fill light to control the depth of the shadows With a lighting ratio of 2 1 a soft gradation between the high lights and shadows were produced giv ing the subject a natural appearance High speed sync cannot be used in wire less remote ratio flash Wireless ratio flash With wireless remote ratio flash the shutter speed will be set to slower than 1 45 second automatically DETAILED OPERATION Press the flash mode button when taking the picture Both flashes will fire when the shutter is release A lighting ratio of 2 1 indicates the expo sure from the main light accessory Flash mode flash is twice as much a
8. conds when selected with control dial and the spot AF button p 70 Custom 14 Shutter release Lock Lens 1 Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached appears on the data panel when the shutter button is pressed partway down CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 2 Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached Use when mounting the camera to a non coupling lens mount telescope microscope etc 113 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 114 as PROGRAM RESET BUTTON Press the program reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings T seme P Exposure mode APPENDIX Autofocus mode Autofocus Focus area Wide focus frame Flash mode Autoflash Exposure Compensation 0 0 Drive Mode Single Frame Advance Continuous Advance Canceled Self timer Canceled Wireless Remote Control Canceled Wireless Remote Flash Canceled Bracketing Canceled Multiple Exposure Canceled Subject Program Select Canceled With the custom function set to 8 2 or 8 3 PA or Ps mode will not be reset The flash mode will be set to flash cancel or fill flash Following settings will not change The date and time settings Red eye reduction SO Custom settings Eye start Audio Signal 114 115 APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E axd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 116 ACCESSORY INFORMATION This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and acces
9. e Priority E Shutter Speed 59 Small Aperture is MOL FOCUS ATO ceci cone ecce a eer erre ere IR ERS PARA Ra AE tess ELA FLYER YE Re Reni sy 69 T M d PER 101 TTL Flash Metering P PA mode Pre flash Metering i o DE Q Quartz date oe eece cece ccccccsscccseceecsseccssecsseeesseesseccseecssescseecsecesseceseseneeensaeons 103 R Red eye Reductio iua edi etre xtate i La SRI NEAR AES 38 Remote Control Remote Cord ines Ratio IASI meL Ww 3600HS D 5600HS D APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta Europe GmbH Reparatur Repair Minolta France S A Minolta UK Limited Minolta Austria Ges m b H Minolta Camera Benelux B V Belgian Branch Minolta Schweiz AG Minolta Svenska AB Finnish 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 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 0 3 16 11 Page 128 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Minoltaring 11 D 30855 Langenhagen Germany Senator Helmken Strasse 1 D 28197 Bremen Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Amalie
10. e the Press the shutter release flash s instruction manual to cancel the function button to set the format 102 103 DETAILED OPERATION 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 104 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Setting the Date or Time 1 Press the date button DATE SEL L Press the select button SEL to select the year month day hour or minute The item that can be changed will DATE SEL blink The data back has a 24 hour clock 2pm should be set as 14 00 The item will cycle as follows Year 2 Month Day Hour Minute Turn the control dial to change the date and time values Data continues changing as long as the dial turns Control Dial Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are displayed correctly Press the shutter release button to set the date and time The usual display will return 104 a Changing the Date Format eb Press the date button DATE SEL Press and hold the select button SEL for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks E DATE SEL Turn the control dial to change the format The format will change in the following sequence ALS ESSE Tiig ed MATS Pa MATS Pa iged ui Hi ui ATED DATE ATED Year Month Day Month Day Year Day Month Year DETAILED OPERATION Press the shutter release button to set the format
11. e 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 exposure but may affect the focus Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror Never use compressed air to clean the camera s 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 Storage When storing your camera for extended periods Always attach the protective caps Store in a cool dry and well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls For long periods place the camera in an airtight container 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 Questions and Service f you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details 123 APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E axd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 124 SPECIFIC
12. ed with the grip sensor 2 By main switch Eyepiece sensor is activated when the camera is turned on Use this setting when the grip sensor cannot be activated because the user is wearing gloves or their hands cannot activate the sensor With the grip sensor off the camera will always be on To conserve battery power turn the camera off with the main switch 110 a Custom 8 P Mode Settings 1 Normal P Mode p 64 You cannnot shift the shutter speed or aperture in P mode Flash will fire automatically when it s necessary 2 PA Mode p 64 The aperture can be shifted in PA mode The shutter speed will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure The flash mode will be set to flash cancel To use fill flash press the flash mode button to pop up the built in flash PA mode will be canceled while the flash is being used but it is reset when the flash is lowered 3 Ps Mode p 65 The shutter speed can be shifted in P mode The aperture will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure The flash mode will be set to flash cancel To use fill flash press the flash mode button to pop up the built in flash PS mode will be canceled while the flash is being used but it is reset when the flash is lowered Custom 9 Spot AF Lock button This custom function changes the operation of the spot AF button 1 Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button the spot focus area is activa
13. el can be set To use fill flash the flash mode must be set using the camera In A S and M mode only fill flash or flash cancel can be set AA Battery Pack BP 200 Designed for the Dynax Maxxum 5 four AA alkaline or Ni MH batteries can be used to power the camera Available from the fall of 2001 118 a Angle FinderVn MagnifierVN Eyepiece Corrector 1000 Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory Push up to remove the eyepiece cup Turn eye start off when using an Angle Finder or Magnifier For eyeglass wearers an Eyepiece Corrector 1000 can be attached to the viewfinder Nine correction lenses are available from 4 to 3 diopters Incompatible Accessories The following accessories are not compatible with this camera Control Grip CG 1000 Data Receiver DR 1000 Wireless Controller IR 1N Vertical Control Grip VC 7 Data Saver DS 100 Wireless Remote Flash Controller The camera can be permanently damage if the Wireless Controller IR 1N is used The information in this manual June 2001 Contact the neares obtain information for products is relevant for products introduced before t authorized Minolta Service Facility to released after this date 119 APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are exp
14. era 2 Custom 2 Film Rewind Start os 1 Automatic 2 Shutter release Lock On Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded When film is not loaded if the shutter release button is pressed all the way 2 Manual down 0 will blink in the viewfinder and on the data panel The manual rewind button must be pressed to initiate rewind p 29 While the back cover is open the shutter can be released 108 109 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 110 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 3 Depth of Field Preview Depth of field preview is activated when the focus hold button is pressed and held When not using a D series lens the shutter release button must be pressed partway down while pressing the focus hold button to preview the depth of field Focus hold button Custom 7 Eyepiece Sensor Activation When an object is detected near the viewfinder the camera s system are activated to set the focus and exposure as you frame your subject Eye start switch must be on p 27 1 By main switch and grip sensor Eyepiece sensor is activat
15. eriencing or the condition continues rem Cause Solution Pase 34 75 75 Autofocus does not work when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Situation is unsuitable for autofocus 16 11 Page 120 Use focus lock or manual focus Camera is set to manual focus mode Subject is too close Hold the focus mode switch down Check the minimum focus distance for your lens Shutter cannot be released Flash fires when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Focus cannot be confirmed Use focus lock or manual focus Camera is attached to a microscope or tele Scope and custom function 14 1 is set Custom function is Set to 5 2 shutter release lock Film Flash was used as AF illuminator to assist the autofocus sys tem Set custom 14 to setting 2 Set custom 5 to setting 1 To turn off the AF illuminator set the flash mode to flash cancel or custom 11 to set ting 2 34 75 113 109 Picture is blurred 120 Flash did not fire in a low light situation and the shutter speed was slow Use fill flash a tri pod or faster film a Problem Cause Page E e ee Flash pic ture is too dark Subject is beyond flash range Make sure the subject is within the flash range When using the built in flash the bottom of the picture is dark Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1
16. es flash units the Macro Twin Flash 2400 the Macro Ring Flash 1200 and the Vectis SF 1 flash are compatible with this camera 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 117 APPENDIX 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 118 ACCESSORY INFORMATION Accessory Flash Control 3600HS D 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 Turn the flash on The current flash mode on the accessory flash will be set in the camera when the shutter release button is pressed partway down The camera will display the corresponding flash mode icon on the data panel The viewfinder s flash signal are used with the accessory flash Red eye reduction cannot be used with accessory flashes n P mode and subject program modes only autoflash or flash canc
17. m Remove the lens hood To prevent lens shadowing the subject must be at least 1m 3 3ft from the camera Err appears on the data panel After the film rewinds the back cover can not be opened Remove and reinstall the batter ies If normal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorised Minolta Service Facility Camera mal function This camera has a safety lock feature and the back cover cannot be opened if film is loaded In case the back cannot be opened following these steps Remove the film in a dark place of under a thick blanket After removing the film contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility to repair your camera 1 Turn the main switch to OFF 2 Turn the function dial to ISO 3 While pressing the function dial and spot AE lock button turn the main switch to ON The film chamber lock indicator should turn black The back cover can now be opened If the back cover did not open 1 Find the lever located near the film chamber release 2 Slide the lever down to open the cover APPENDIX 121 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 122 CARE AND STRAGE 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 The data panel response
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19. s 55 Audio Signal 29 Automatic AF RR 72 B Battery Conditions Indicators sen 19 Bracketing eno E R E C Contin ous AF creer er rer niei rl eai i n ee ep dede 73 eU 107 D Date Format DX code Film Depth of field E SE 62 EV Scale nins 58 62 Exposure Compensation eese nennen 84 Eyepiece Gap iis sae E 17 Eyepiece Sensors 27 Eye start 27 F LO Crepe M 6 Flash Cancel 37 dtt TIPPS 36 Flash Subject Distance in Wireless Remote Flash Mode 100 RE E 37 Film chamber Lock Indicator 28 Film Tip 22 Focus Area Indicator 68 FOCUSING io as 75 G Gip SONSOF omeri aed 27 H HOS iet si eu ntn MM tni III 97 I zem H 86 126 Subject Page L Large ADCItUne P Local Focus Areas Local Focus Area LEDs M Manual Mode c rri asa e po E RE E ERE EXER REF EE EEC AX E EELE En Manual Rewind 22 MD and MC Series Lenses Neutral Density ND Filter esee 66 Night SCOne S Ncc 45 S Shutter Priority esee rennen nnns 59 Shutter Releas
20. s the exposure button from the fill light camera s flash 101 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 102 as WIRELESS REMOTE FLASH FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Canceling Wireless Remote Flash Mode The quartz date function lets you record the date or time on the lower left E corner of the photograph The quartz data back has an automatic Attach the flash to the cam calendar through the year 2039 era Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower left corner of the photograph The camera and flash should be on is bright or non uniform Do not use the data back when temperatures are outside the range of 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have the date printed on it Turn the function dial to Sy DATE SEL Qs Date button Select button While pressing the function Imprinting the Date or Time button turn the control dial until S and iF F appear Press the date button to on the camera s data panel choose the date imprinting format The display changes as follows OWA Ss Ja 4 Detach the accessory flash Dip 24 DATE ORME Turning off the main switch of the camera with the accessory flash attached also cancels wireless flash If the flash is not attached the flash s wireless remote function will not be canceled If this happens se
21. sories 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 MD and NC series lenses manual focus cannot be used with this camera Lens Specifications AF 28 80mm 1 3 5 5 6 D AF 75 300mm f 4 5 5 6 D Construction 8 elements 7 groups Angle of View 75 30 32 8 10 Min Focus Distance 0 4m 1 2ft 1 5m 4 9ft Max Magnification 0 24X 0 25X Min Aperture f 22 38 1 32 38 Filter Diameter 55mm 55mm Dimensions 63 dia x 68 L mm 63 dia x 68 L mm Weight 190g 6 70z 190g 6 70z Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 13 elements 10 groups 116 a Lens Hood Flare is non image forming light that degrades image quality A lens hood improves image quality by reducing flare Remove the lens hood before using the camera s built in flash Fit the lens hood into the mount at the end of the lens barrel then turn the hood clockwise until it clicks To store the hood reverse it attach it to the lens as described above then replace the lens cap Accessory Flashes When using an accessory flash the flash mode can be selected using the camera or the flash All Minolta i si and HS HS D seri
22. ted Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button When the spot AF button is released the wide focus area is active 2 Select focus area Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button The focus area remains selected even after releasing the spot AF button e 3 Switch between the wide focus frame and the spot focus area o Every time the spot AF button is pressed the camera switches OPEN T FNDATSTS TES between the spot focus area and wide focus frame The following displays appears on the data panel and in the E 5 viewfinder 111 FUNCTIONS 9222 2163 11 MM B108 E qxd 01 8 3 16 11 Page 112 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 96 1 Hold to activate The spot metering area is active until the spot AE lock button is released 2 Press once to activate press again to cancel The spot metering area is activated when the spot AE lock button is pressed and canceled when the button is pressed again When the spot metering area is active pressing the program reset button turning the camera off or changing the position of the built in flash cancels the metering area Kl wil appear in
23. time will be slow at cold temperatures The display will temporarily darken at high temperatures but will be restored when the temperature normalizes a This camera is not waterproof or splashproof When using the camera in the rain protect the camera and lens Never subject the camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a 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 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 122 Cleanin f 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 tissu
24. urn the main switch to OFF 2 Film Tip Left Out The film leader is expososed after rewind Turn the function dial to CUST 2 Sliding the main switch to OFF during rewinding causes the film tip to be rewound into the cartridge when the camera is turned on again While pressing the function button slide the main switch from OFF to ON e When the camera turns on x will blink on the data panel while the function button is pressed Custom 4 DX Memor 1 DX Memory Off Film speed is always set to the DX coded ISO of the film Non DX coded film is set to the ISO of the previous DX coded roll Custom 1 AF Shutter release Priorit 1 AF priorit 2 DX Memory On enun eni al release until e or appears in the viewfinder anual changes to tie Tum Speed ata DUeeODSO Tim are Savea and E applied to future rolls with the same DX coded ISO Use when a 2 Shutter release Priority particular film is consistently pushed or pulled in its processing Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed Use shutter For setting the film speed manually see page 86 release priority when photographing moving subjects When continuous advance mode is selected the camera will not update the focus while the shutter release button is pressed a o Custom 5 Shutter release Lock Film 3 ES 1 Shutter release Lock Off 5 5 A Shutter can be released even if there is no film in the cam
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