Minolta Maxxum 7 / Dynax 7 35mm SLR Camera
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1. APPENDIX The following accessories are not compatible with this camera Control Grip CG 1000 Data Receiver DR 1000 191 TROUBLE SHOOTING DISPLAY Display Cause Solution IP When full auto P or one of the memory Take picture using FULL AUTO ositions is selected i he position of the the information pre controls may not sented in the navi match the camera gation display Upper part of display settings turns black Scene or subject POE E A brightness is beyond N the camera s meter Bright Light S blinks ing range Use slower speed film a neutral density P Emmi ND filter or reduce 5 200 0 0 the light level of your surroundings Light level is beyond the range of avail able shutter speeds and apertures Low Light Use higher speed film or a flash Shutter speed and aperture turns black or blinks A um 11 4 t3 0 0 The required shutter Select a larger or E _ a 16 speed is beyond the smaller aperture range of the camera until the display A mode only returns to normal Shutter speed turns black or blinks 192 Display Aperture turns black or blinks Frame counter turns black DS 2000 5 5 oO 0 0 S t Jam a2 ERROR Solution Select a faster or slower shutter speed until the display returns2. 2 Press the DATA button again This display appears while all the data is bieng deleted DATA CLEAR pata Soc e All the data is being deleted HEN Do not operate the camera while data is being deleted The display returns to the standard display after the data in the film area has been cleared 151 DATA MEMORY DELETING STORED DATA Everytime film is loaded both the film area and data number increases by 1 When you first buy your camera both are set to 1 Film area reset When the data is deleted p 151 the film area returns to 1 The data number is not reset when the film area is reset Data number reset CCD 1 Turn the main switch to OFF Data number 2 While pressing the DATA button turn has been reset the main switch from OFF to ON to dnX 0001 The last four digits are reset to 0001 Data number cannot be reset is the film is in the camera Resetting the data number does not delete the data or reset the film area 152 Custom functions let you tailor the camera to your shooting style or preferences There are 35 custom functions These are explained on pages 158 187 153 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 1 Open the control panel door and press the CUSTOM button Custom function setting display appears og CUSTOM 1 CD AF R Priority HF Priority 2 ReleasePriorty
3. When C3 appears use of the focus area selec AF R Priority tor as well as the front and rear control dials is DAF Priority possible page 156 When g appears display 2ReleasePriorty can be switched 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom func tion Custom 1 35 oe CUSTOM 8 Frame Counter A Count Up 2 Count Down 3 Turn the rear control dial to select the desired setting og CUSTOM 8 CD Frame Counter 1 Count Up FlCount Down 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the settings When you first buy the camera all custom functions are set to the number 1 setting except for Custom 33 and 35 This manual s explanations assume that these settings have not been changed The custom functions settings are not affected by turning the camera off or by removing the batteries Selecting the Displa When 8 appears switching between the single display and the 15 item dis play is possible using the display selection button p z o el 6 z iL e S rame Counter o 1 Count Up Fltount Down og CUSTOM 8 oge CUSTOM P1736 Frame Counter 1 1 6 1 11 1 1 Count Up i Ea i 7 1 12 1 FlCount Down a 1 5 1 In either display select the desired custom function Custom 1 35 by using the front control dial Select the des
4. When in manual focus mode MF auto focus is set and focus is locked while press ing the AF MF control button og CUSTOM 9 C2 AF MFctr1 Button fPress Hold 2Press Once 2 Press once to activate press again to cancel When in autofocus mode press once to select manual focus Press again to return to autofocus o z o el O z 5 IL E ce E o o When in manual focus mode MF press once to select AF Press again to returns to MF mode Changing the focus mode or turning the camera off and on cancels the temporary manual or autofocus setting 167 CUSTOM 10 11 12 Custom 10 AE Lock Button AEL appears in the viewfinder and ii appears in the display when AE lock button is active down Slow sync is selected when the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on Manual shift is selected when the exposure mode is set to manual AE lock button 1 Press to activate release to cancel WS CUSTOM 10 AE Lock Button 2 Press once to activate press again to llPress amp Hold cancel 2Press Once Turning the built in flash on or off cancels AE lock 168 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the se
5. CCD 1 Turn the main switch to OFF Custom No 1 32 2 While pressing the CUSTOM button have been reset turn the main switch to ON to setting 1 157 CUSTOM 1 2 3 Custom 1 AF Release Priority Custom 1 will be stored in memory if you use v CUSTOM 1 the memory function AF R Priority When full auto B is selected focus is always BAF Priority 2 ReleasePriorty AF priority even if Custom 1 2 is selected 1 AF priority Shutter will not release unless 9 or appears in the viewfinder 2 Release priority Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed Use release priority when photographing moving subjects p RP will appear in the display ta 0 0 AF A s E al Custom 2 Film Rewind Start 1 Automatic os CUSTOM 2 Film is automatically rewound at the end of the Rewind Start roll llautonatic 2 Manual 2 Manual User must press the manual rewind button to initiate rewind 158 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 3 Film Ti 1 Film is completely rewound into the cartridge 2 Leader left out after rewind Camera setup for select frame film
6. more information am Q9 1 On ove CUSTOM 29 C2 2 Off amie 2 OFF 184 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 30 Meter Index Display The meter index displays the values of com pensation and bracketing that you have select ed Select Custom 30 2 if you want to have it shown only in the viewfinder See page 40 for more information 1 On Meter index will be shown in both the viewfind er and the navigation display 2 Off Meter index will only be shown in the viewfind er Custom 31 Exposure History Display When the display selection button is pressed the exposure data for the next frame appears in the upper part of the display followed by those of the last 5 frames below it See page 41 for more information 1 On 2 Off P 125 r5B I m A L a EI e 8 oe CUSTOM 30 CO i Disp o z o LE O z LL E ce o o 8 7 6 5 4 3 oe CUSTOM 31 2 Exposure History GON 2 OFF 185 CUSTOM 32 33 34 35 Custom 32 Vertical Display 1 On The navigation display automatically changes orien tation depending on whether the camera is in a hori
7. 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 exposure but may affect the focus Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mir ror 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 prop erly Before using after prolonged storage check the camera s opera tion to make sure it is functioning properly Questions and Service APPENDIX dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility
8. ing a single frame s data and four frames data e When 8 appears switching between the single and four frames data dis play can be done using the display selection button DATA MEMORY Single frame display 4 frame display 0 0 g os5 ag 1 147 DATA RECALL The single frame display will appear as Film data number N pP dn1 0003 e 20 x H Exposure mode Date and time Focal length Shutter speed and aperture Exposure compensatio argest aperture Flash compensation j if not shown flash did Metering mode not fire Frame counter ispl ill The 4 frame display will appear as im oer dn1 00031 C3 Frame counter 125 5 6 1 0 Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Every exposure and flash compensation value will include exposure bracketing and flash bracketing values PA Ps and STF will be stored as P mode 148 Y 5 Turn the front or rear control A dial to select the desired frame Z CRED stow sync Cancelling Data Recall READ To see other film data press DATA or AREA 3 ADJ button then follow step 2 on page dn1 0003 146 Iso 400 Press ADJ toRead P 250 58 To finish recalling press the shutter release button partway down The standard display returns o 2 0 0 s jme 7 DATA MEMORY 149 DATA RECALL Using the Focus Area
9. MEMORY While pressing the enter button the display shows only the settings to be stored lo DATE ADJ ENTER CUSTOM CLEAR J L __J This display will appear when your finger is removed from the enter button 135 STORING MEMORY 3 While pressing the exposure mode dial lock release button turn the exposure mode dial to 1 2 or 3 RECALLING SETTINGS IN MEMORY 1 While pressing the exposure mode lock release button turn the exposure mode dial to positions 1 2 or 3 If the exposure mode dial is turned to 1 this display appears Memory position 3 is not available if STF mode has been selected by Custom 25 2 p 180 Stored settings will be displayed for 5 seconds Upper part of the display turns black indicating that the control settings may not match the actual camera settings Additional changes are still possible after recalling Example Changing the drive mode setting to continuous mode MEMORY This display appears for 5 sec onds Settings are now stored ears B STORING MEMORY crean Settings have been stored Pressing the enter button after the change overwrites the previous in memory 1 setting The additional changes will be cancelled if the exposure mode dial is i turned or the main switch is turned to OFF HA r2 8 ca 0 5 i am 05 136 137 CHA
10. Manual focus focusing ring How to use DMF p 1 Set custom 22 to 2 2 Turn the focus mode switch to A s appears in the display 9 glows and MF appears in the viewfinder DMF can also be selected when focusing by pressing the focus area selector or the AF MF control button 4 While pressing the shutter release button turn the lens focusing ring to adjust focus 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture If you remove your finger from the shutter release button autofocus will be activated again when the shutter release button is pressed partway down To cancel DMF turn the focus mode switch to a position other than A DMF is not possible with xi series lenses and the AF power zoom lens 177 o z o O z LL E ce D o CUSTOM 23 24 25 Custom 23 AF Using Shutter Release Button 1 AF works when you press the shutter CUSTOM 23 release button partway down Shutter R Button AF does not work when MF is selected BF On When full auto P is selected AF works when 28F Off you press the shutter release button partway down even if Custom 23 2 is selected 2 AF does not work when you press the shutter release button partway down Press the focus area selector or the spot AF button to activate AF Custom 24 Full Auto mode of the Exposure Mode Dial 1 When the exposure mode is set to P oe CUSTOM 24 C3 full auto
11. focus area by pressing the AF Arpa Disenlae shutter release button partway AF Area Display B 0 3 seconds down 2 0 8 seconds 3 No Display Pressing the focus area selector or the spot AF button displays the active focus area 170 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 15 Front and Rear Control Dial Lock Use dial lock to prevent the settings from Q CUSTOM 15 being changed by accidental turning of the dial F R Dials Lock while carrying the camera If dials are locked Dials Unlocked the settings cannot be changed by rotation of 2If Mtr amp GripOff the front or rear control dials 3If Mtr Off 1 Off Front rear control dials are functional 2 Dials are not functional when the camera is not metering and the grip sensor is not activated f metering ie the shutter speed and aperture appear or if you grip the grip sensor then the dials are functional Front rear control dials are functional for the operations which use buttons inside the control panel eg changing the date reading stored data custom functions etc f you turn the front rear control dials when CCD dials are locked this message app
12. have been taken with frame 11 before going to frame 12 Date imprint should be cancelled so as not to overlap the imprints When custom 2 2 is selected partial rewind is not possible after tak ing the last picture on the roll o z o el O z me E ce D o 163 CUSTOM 4 5 6 Custom 4 DX Memory 1 DX Memory Off og CUSTOM 4 Film speed is always set to the DX coded DX Memory ISO Non DX coded film is set to the previous Ef FF roll s ISO 20H 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 type Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed Once you load a roll with a different ISO number the saved ISO will be cancelled Custom 5 Release Lock Film 1 Release Lock Off lt 2 CUSTOM 5 Shutter can be released even if there is no Film ReleaseLock film in the camera llLock Off 2Lock On 2 Release Lock On Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded CD If the shutter release button is pressed when Film is not film is not loaded 0 blinks in the viewfinder and loaded this message appears in the display Refer to Custom While the back cover is open the shutter can Ho 5 to change be released 164 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front co
13. mation for up to 7 rolls of 36 exposure film Data number including the body ID number ISO value Shutter speed Aperture Lens focal length Smallest f number Exposure mode Metering mode Exposure compensation value including exposure bracketing value Flash compensation value including flash bracketing value Year month date hour minute of photograph Data is recorded for every exposure except for items which are recorded for every roll 140 STORING THE DATA B 1 Open the control panel door and press the DATA button R NS e Display shows current data Uo Te memory settings 2 Turn the front or rear control dial to select ON 0 W z lt ON iS AREA 1 Film area dn1 0001 Data number ISO 400 P 250 58 3 Press the shutter release button part way down to select data memory func tion 4 7 Display shows data memory on indicator Jd mm p 0 0 When you do not want to store data repeat the above and select off in step 2 The stored data memory is not affected by turning the camera off or by removing the batteries 141 STORING THE DATA Data is not stored unless film is loaded When multiple exposure is selected only the data of the last exposure will be stored Cp ON AREA 1 dn1 0001 IS0 400 When appears you can use the focus area selector as well as
14. speed was Use flash or a tripod blurred slow 194 Problem Flash pic ture is too dark Lower part of the flash picture is dark Cannot open the back cover to remove the film Cause Solution Page Subject is beyond flash range Make sure the subject is within the flash range Remove lens hood The distance between the sub ject and the camera must be at least 1m 3 3ft when the built in flash is used Lens hood attached This camera has a safety lock feature and you cannot open the back cover when film is loaded In case of trouble it can be opened by following these steps 1 Turn the main switch to OFF 2 While pressing the ISO and AE lock buttons turn the main switch to ON 3 This message will appear and the back cover can now D Back cover can be opened be opened If you change your mind and don t want to open the back 835 cover repeat steps 1 and 2 No message will appear and you can continue to take pic tures If the back cover still won t open 1 Remove the screw and small panel located below the PC terminal 2 Place the camera in a dark light tight box 3 Slide the inside lever down to open the cover APPENDIX 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 th
15. the front or rear con trol dial to move between areas Focus area selector ORA ei aN On Ce Lok SEF Pressing the selector to the right or up direction causes the areas to move as follows OFF On Area 1 gt Area 2 gt gt Area 7 gt OFF Pressing the selector to the left or down direction causes the areas to move in the reverse direction as follows S OFF Area 7 Area 6 Area 1 gt ON gt OFF 142 FILM AREA AND DATA NUMBER The film area and data number are useful in identifying a roll of film and its corresponding data Iso 400 If data memory is on this display appears for 5 AREA 3 seconds when a roll of film is loaded dn1 0003 Gu e 1l ON If you press the data memory button you can AREA 3 confirm the current film area dn1 0003 fa IS0 400 o LL z Film Areas lt q The data from each of 7 rolls is stored separately in 7 different lt areas called film areas The first roll of film is stored in film area 1 the second in film area 2 and so on When all the data areas are full information from the next roll of film will be stored in film area 1 erasing the previous data tst roll 2nd roll 3rd roll e Data area assignments are not user lo se selectable filets viz When the data is deleted the film area is reset to area 1 143 FILM AREA AND DATA NUMBER Data Num
16. transport o z o O z E LL E fe o o Select Frame Film Transport When partially exposed film is reloaded This custom function allows you to reload a cee CUSTOM 3 partially exposed roll of film and wind to a Film Tip desired specified frame llTotallyRewound e Convenient when you want to switch to a differ 2 Leader Left ut SelFrame Trans ent type of film and the film presently in the camera is only partially exposed The camera cannot detect the beginning of an unexposed frame so you must remember To avoid overlapping exposures select 2 frames past the last previously exposed frame 199 CUSTOM 3 Example where the roll was previ 5 ously exposed to the 12th frame It SS was rewound but now the photog l 13 14 rapher wants to reload and contin ue shooting In this example the film should now be wound to the 14th frame 1 Set Custom 3 to setting 2 2 Load the roll of film that had previously been exposed up through the 12th frame When the roll is loaded the film will advance to the first frame and the frame counter will show 1 3 Open the control panel door and press the ADJ button for 3 seconds SEL FRAME TRANS The select frame film Select frame transport display appears number by dial and press apy e L SEL FRAME TRANS 4 Turn either the front or rear control dial Po DATE A
17. 5 1 By main switch and grip sensor Eyepiece sensor is activated when the grip sensor is tripped 2 By main switch only 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 OFF when the camera is not being used Custom 8 Frame Counter 1 Frame counter in data panel counts up 2 Frame counter in data panel counts down The frame counter counts up when non DX coded film is loaded 166 Eyepiece sensor og CUSTOM 7 CO Evepiece Sensor On Grip Sensor 2By Main Switch og CUSTOM 8 C2 Frame Counter Count Up 2 Count Down To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 9 AF MF Control Button This custom function changes the operation of the AF MF control button Whenever the camera is in the manual focus mode MF appears in the viewfinder 1 Press to activate release to cancel When in autofocus mode manual focus is AA set while pressing the AF MF control button AF MF control button
18. Average When flash fires TTL average metering will be used 175 CUSTOM 21 22 Custom 21 AF Illuminator In low light low subject contrast situations the o CUSTOM 21 AF illuminator automatically projects a pattern AF Illuminator of lines onto the subject for the camera s AF sensors to focus on When full auto P is selected the AF illumina tor always fires even if custom 21 2 is selected 1 Fires if necessary 2 Canceled Both the camera s and accessory flash s AF illuminator will not fire under any circumstance Focusing may be difficult without AF illumination under low light or low contrast conditions Custom 22 Tasking on the Focus Mode Switch AF A Position The A automatic autofocus position on the focus mode switch can be changed to DMF direct manual focus using this custom function When full auto P is selected this position is always automatic autofocus even if Custom 22 2 is selected Focus mode switch oe CUSTOM 22 C2 FocusModeSwitch Blautonatic AF 2Direct MF 176 1 AF A Automatic auto Focus mode switch positions focus mode S Single shot autofocus A Automatic autofocus C Continuous autofocus M Manual focus 2 DMF Direct manual Focus mode switch positions focus mode S Single shot autofocus After focus is confirmed A Direct manual focus you can manually adjust C Continuous autofocus the focus by turning the M
19. DJ ENTER CUSTOM CLEAR Jt___u Select frame and select 14 number by dial When 14 is selected 13 will appear in the and press display indicating that the film will advance 13 ADI 13 amp 14 trames 5 Press the ADJ button The film now advances to the 14th frame Reloading a partially exposed roll increases the risk of film damage scratches caused by dust and grit f you keep data memory on the data number will be overprinted The data number will not be printed if the data memory is turned off before film is loaded 160 Select Frame Film Transport Rewinding for Multiple Exposures This feature is useful when shooting multiple exposures with brack eting Example showing frame 11 having been exposed and the film 1 10 12 advanced to frame 12 A multiple ELEC EN CIBC ISPs exposure of frame 10 is desired wn nee 8 Using the select frame transport the film will be rewound back to frame 10 for the multiple exposure 1 Set Custom 3 to setting 2 2 Open the control panel door and press the ADJ button for 3 seconds The select frame film trans SEL FRAME TRANS port display appears Select frame number by dial and press CADI o DATE ADJ ENTER CUSTOM CLEAR JU __ o z o el O z LL E ce E D o e12 SEL FRAME TRANS 93 Turn either the front o
20. F Reflex 500mm f 8 o z o E O z iL E ce o o Custom 26 Flash Burst with Exposure Compensation You can control the flash burst when exposure 9 CUSTOM 26 compensation is selected Flash w ExpComp This applies only for exposure compensation Varied Burst and not for flash compensation Please refer to 2Fixed Burst page 80 for explanation of the difference 181 CUSTOM 26 27 1 Varied burst When the flash fires and exposure compensation is set both the flash burst and the aperture and shutter speed change to compen sate the exposure Exposure compensation is done for subjects both in and outside the flash range area 2 Fixed burst When the flash fires and exposure compensation is set only the aperture shutter speed change to compensate the exposure The flash burst is fixed Exposure within the flash range remains almost the same Custom 27 Detailed Displa 1 Show all settings Select this setting if you want all the settings to be shown in the display oge CUSTOM 27 CO Detailed Display Show All 2 ShowChangeOnly 2 Show only the changes from the stan dard settings Use this setting when you feel that the display is too crowded with all settings shown The standard settings will not be shown only those that have been changed The standard settings are shown on the next page 182 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press th
21. MEMORY The memory function allows you to store a variety of camera set tings as a group and recall them at any time Three diferent set of camera function settings can be stored Each of the following can be stored in memory See the appropri ate section for details Exposure mode Focus mode Focus area Metering mode Exposure compensation Flash compensation Drive mode Flash mode AF priority Release priotity 132 MEMORY The following settings will be stored in your camera by using the memory function Exposure mode P A S M Shutter speed in S mode aperture in A mode shutter speed and aperture in M mode Focus mode AF A AF C AF S Manual focus Focus area wide focus area local focus area Metering mode 14 segment honeycomb pattern spot center weight ed average Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value Film drive mode single frame continuous bracketing self timer mul tiple exposures The adjust button settings for the drive mode continuous and bracket ing Increment and size will be stored independently for the exposure bracketing and flash bracketing Flash mode with the built in flash normal red eye reduction rear flash sync wireless remote flash However whether the built in flash was on or off will not be stored AF Release priority Custom 1 setting Tasking on focus mode dial AF A position Custom 22 setting MEMORY When using t
22. NGING THE STORED SETTINGS 1 While pressing the exposure mode dial lock release button turn the exposure mode dial to positions 1 2 or 3 2 Change the camera settings using dials or levers Example Going from 14 segment hon eycomb pattern metering to spot meter ing It is possible to take a picture at this point 3 Press the enter button JA E STORING MEMORY This display appears for Settings have 5 seconds Settings are O DATE ADJ ENTER CUSTOM CLEAR J___ been stored now stored in memory 1 138 If only the exposure mode is to be changed follow these steps 1 Turn the exposure mode dial to positions 1 2 or 3 2 While pressing the exposure mode dial lock release but ton turn the front or rear control dial until the desired mode appears 3 Press the enter button Returning to Standard Settings Clearing the memory in 1 2 and 3 will result in the settings return ing to the default settings s CCCo 1 Turn main switch to OFF Z Memory settings 2 While pressing the enter button turn 17 have been reset the main switch back to ON to standard Display shows that the settings have been reset to standard settings If STF mode had been selected using Custom 25 2 for memory 3 position it will not be can celled 139 DATA MEMORY When selected the data memory function stores the following infor
23. Selector and Spot AF Button dn1 0003 When C3 appears it is possible to use the focus area selector and the spot Iso 400 Press ADJ toRea Focus area AF button to select the film areas and data number If the wide local focus area switch is at the locked position the focus area selector does not work READ AREA 3 dn1 0003 IS0 400 Press ADJ toRead Q pP dn1 0003 iS A 125 r5 8 z 0 5 m oo a15 15 125 5 6 0 5 125 5 6 1 0 150 Moves to the areas as follows OFF ON gt Area 1 gt Area 2 gt Area 7 gt OFF OFF Area 7 gt Area 6 Area 1 ON gt OFF f you press the center spot AF button when READ appears data can be recalled This is the same as pressing the ADJ button For the single frame display Frame number will increase Frame number will decrease For 4 frame display Q oer dn1 0003 Display changes one by one Display changes every 4 frames o The display returns to the data selection display DELETING STORED DATA The data in all of the film areas will be deleted Film areas cannot be cleared individually 1 Open the control panel door and simultaneously press the DATA and ADJ buttons This display will appear DATA CLEAR DATA o DATE ABs enten cust Press DATA again to delete all the data CLEAR
24. Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial Ps shutter speed Pa aperture Aperture Aperture Shutter speed Shutter speed 2 Exposure compensation using rear control dial PA aper ture in P mode In P A S mode exposure compensation is possible using the rear control dial f you turn the front control dial in P mode you can select aperture Exposure Control Dial Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial PA aperture Aperture Shutter speed o z o I O z 25 T E ce E D o Exposure compensation The exposure compensation value is displayed in the meter index and the display e Exposure compensation dial must be set to 0 Compensation range is 3 EV for both 1 2 and 1 3 EV increments Continued on next page 173 CUSTOM 19 20 3 Exposure compensation using rear control dial Ps shut ter speed in P mode In P A S mode exposure compensation is possible using the rear control dial If you turn the front control dial in P mode you can select the shutter speed Exposure Control Dial Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial Ps shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure compensation using the rear control dial is the same as for setting 2 Please refer to the notes in setting 2 Custom 19 Control Dial Exchanged Control This custom function allows you to switch the operations of the front and read
25. The warning disappears and will be after the first exposure is made lt overwritten p e 2 Edn Ial The old information in the data area is overwrit ten one frame at a time A frame between the F old and the new information is erased and left blank Data can be transferred to external storage devices by using the Data Saver DS 100 This accessory which can be purchased separately attaches to the lens mount for downloading the data 145 DATA RECALL Recorded data is shown on camera display Data Readout 1 Open the control panel door and press the DATA button Display shows current data memory settings AREA 3 dn1 0003 IS0 400 2 Turn the front or rear control dial to select READ and then the desired fim area and data number READ AREA 3 Film area polars Data number Press ADJ toRea FI Spead READ If G3 appears the focus area selector and AREA 3 spot AF button can also be used to select the dn1 0003 film area p 150 IS0 400 Press ADJ toRead 146 Press the adjust button to recall the data 3 Press the ADJ button O O oo oir dni 0003 E The 1st frame s data will be shown P 250 F3 5 cE 0 0 g os S a iSo DATE ADJ ENTER CUSTO LEAR 2 3 Selecting the Display and Frame 4 Press the display selection but ton to choose between show
26. ber In order to identify the photographic data with the developed film the data number is exposed on the 0 frame when the film car tridge is loaded into the camera providing data memory has been selected Each time another roll of film is loaded the data number increases by 1 Film leader EEEEREEREEEEFEERREENETETETIIM eni oo001 BAPRBABBBSRSRERRNSKSNESSERRLEJ Data number The data number starts at dn1 0001 and increases by 1 for each additional roll of film loaded f data memory is off the data number will not be printed but the counter will count up each time a roll of film is loaded To reset the data number see page 152 The third character of the data number ie the 1 in dn1 is change able and can be used to identify an individual camera body You can select a number from 1 to 9 by using Custom 34 page 187 144 Comparison of Film Area and Data Number The 7 film areas indicate where the data is stored and are useful when you want to know how many rolls of film data is stored in the camera The data number is used to match the data to the corresponding roll of film It is printed automatically when a new roll of film is loaded Overwriting the film areas When all 7 film areas are full the 8th roll of film will be recorded in film area 1 erasing what was previously stored there tc 9 CC This warning appears only when the film area Data is full changes from 7 to 1
27. changes to camera func Full Auto llFull uto Only 2 ChangePossible tions are not possible See page 26 for the full auto settings 2 Even after selecting P full auto changes are acceptable When Custom 24 2 is selected Full Auto will not appear in the dis play Auto flash is not possible Flash always fires if the built in flash is up or the accessory flash is on When the main switch is turned off the additional changes will be cancelled Custom 1 20 21 22 and 23 settings are effective 178 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 25 Tasking on Exposure mode Dial Position 3 The exposure mode dial has 3 memory positions You can choose to have position 3 used for the STF mode 1 Memory mode og CUSTOM 25 C3 Memory 3 EMenory 3 2STF mode CUSTOM FUNCTIONS This setting uses position 3 for memory Continued on next page 179 CUSTOM 25 26 2 STF mode Beautifully defocused images can be produced using the STF Smooth Trans Focus mode The images are reproduced faithfully as to shape with softened edges Effect using STF STF not used Because your camera s STF
28. control dials 1 Unchanged from Custom 18 oc CUSTOM 19 C2 Dial Exchange 2 Front and rear control dial functions ElF Sh Sp R Aper exchanged l 2F Aper R Sh Sp Control dial tasking does not change for brack eting data memory and custom functions 174 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 20 Flash Meterin Your camera uses ADI flash metering as the 2 CUSTOM 20 standard flash metering mode but it can be Flash Metering changed EJADI 4 segment This applies to both the built in and accessory 2 TTL 4 segment flash STIL Average When full auto B is selected if possible flash metering is always ADI even if Custom 20 2 3 is selected If not possible due to a flash lens combination TTL 4 segment flash will be used 4 segment metering 1 ADI 4 segment When flash fires ADI 4 segment or pre flash metering will be used For more information see page 108 o Z e m O z LL E ce D o 2 TTL 4 segment When flash fires TTL 4 segment metering will be used Recommend TTL 4 segment metering if using a flash color meter close up diffuser or filter 3 TTL
29. e CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Standard settings A mode with spot Same plus flash is metering and exposure raised and bracket compensation ing selected When Custom 27 2 is selected an exposure compensation of 0 0 will not appear in the large icon display The exposure mode indicator and battery condition indicator appear all the time The camera s standard settings are shown in the chart below Item Standard Settings Focus AF A Autofocus priority Focus area Wide focus area Metering 14 Segment honeycomb Exposure compensation 0 Flash compensation 0 Drive Single frame advance 183 o z o el O z 5 LL E ce el D o CUSTOM 28 29 30 31 Custom 28 Operation Displa The operation display appears whenever a Continuous Hi gh camera dial or function is operated that is not already on the display The new settings Li remain displayed for 5 seconds See page 42 for more information 1 On oe CUSTOM 28 OperationDisplay 2 Off gion 2 OFF Custom 29 Large Icon Display For easier viewing of only a few items the large icon display can be selected by pressing 1 2 5 F9 6 the display selection button See page 39 for P 0 0
30. e 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 This camera is not waterproof or splashproof When using the camera in the rain protect the camera and the 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 Alow battery indicator 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 A half or low battery indicator may appear even with fresh batteries so keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather Batteries will regain some of their capac ity 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 196 f you have questions about your camera contact your local camera Cleaning 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
31. ears Front Rear dials are locked Refer to Custom 3 Dials are not functional only when not No 15 to change metering Refer to above note for metering explanation f metering is activated dials are functional o z o d O z IL E ce H D o 171 CUSTOM 16 17 18 Custom 16 Release Lock Lens 1 Shutter cannot be released if a lensis Q CUSTOM 18 not attached Lens Releaselock appears when the shutter button is ELock On pressed partway down and then this message 2 Lock Off appears when all the way down lt lt lt 2 Shutter can be released if alens is not Lens is not attached attached Refer to Custom e Use when mounting the lens to a non coupling Wo 16 to change lens mount telescope microscope etc Custom 17 AF Drive Speed 1 Fast oce CUSTOM 17 AF will operate at the maximum speed AF Drive Speed 2 Slow Fast 2 Slow Close up For use in close up or low light conditions 172 Custom 18 Exposure Compensation Using the Rear Control Dial in P A and S Mode You can compensate the exposure using the 2 CUSTOM 18 rear control dial This is convenient when you RearDial ExpComp are using a heavy lens and want to use your Hoff 20n Front PA 30n Front PS left hand to support it 1 Default operation Exposure compensation is not possible using the rear control dial Exposure Control Dial
32. eer itae rese 30 S MEMOJ E cti er cr EE Er retur rre rette I eder u EE reg Strap attaching Time exposures bulb 2 rrr 126 127 SC 108 Vertical control grlp enti eret rrr eed 189 Wireless Remote Off camera flash sse 112 118 Vertical display 5 eret etre eios 42 APPENDIX
33. emory 5 ueteri terree trees Data saver DS 100 Diopter adjustment Depth of field preview eene 128 Detailed display Display When upper part turns black eee eee 43 Expos re bracketlng i initiiert reris Exposure compensation Exposure history display eee 41 Exposure Modos tanen b me 60 69 Eye start Focus OCK C EPEN Film loading 5 erret eer sehen Film rewinding Flash bracketing ctn tuti Nes M Flash compensation Flash metering e Flash PG tenminal itte tes 202 Subject PIAS g tro pr ERE RE Flash units compatibility Focus areas Focus signals e Full auto mode Iigh speedsyli6 oit ISO manually set Large icon display Lens attaching removing Manual focus Manual Sith zoe Eine ect das bI A Meter index display Metering methods Multiple exposure Navigation display Operation display Pre flash metering Rear flash sync Red eye reduction orent riportate bk mieu Select frame film transport SOE TOL coiere tace dere DAT AT M AT eA Single shot autofocus eese Slow shutter sync Special focus situations ne t
34. for details 197 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Focus Type AF Sensitivity Range AF Illuminator AF Control Exposure Modes Type Metering Cell Metering Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens Film speed Setting Shutter Type Speeds Flash sync speed 198 35mm SLR with built in flash autoexposure AE 9 point TTL phase detection system multi metering with dual cross hair type CCD line sensor metering cell Multi dimensional predictive focus control is available for moving subjects EV 1 to 18 ISO 100 Built in LED Automatically activated in low light low contrast situations Range 0 7 7m With a standard 50mm lens Single shot continuous automatic AF mode selection DMF mode is possible P A S M PA Ps available TTL metering direct TTL metering for flash 14 segment honeycomb pattern SPC 4 segment flash metering SPC for flash 14 segment metering EV 0 20 Center weighted average EV 0 20 Spot metering EV 3 20 Automatic ISO 25 to 5000 for DX coded film Manual ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV increments Flash ISO 25 1000 Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type 30 sec 1 8000 sec bulb approximately 7 hours with fresh batteries 1 200 or slower synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode Built in Flash GN Coverage Recycling Time Modes Viewfinder Type Field of view Magnification Focusing Screen Eye Relief D
35. he memory function you cannot choose to have only part of the above settings stored All of them will be stored automat ically No other settings will be stored in memory eg date imprint ing display contrast custom function settings other that 1 or 22 etc 133 MEMORY Your camera is capable of storing three different sets of camera function settings This feature is convenient when you will be repeating the same shooting conditions and want to use the same settings each time Full auto Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 When positions 1 2 3 or full auto are select ed the settings of the controls do not neces sarily correspond to the actual camera set tings The upper part of the display turns black to let you know Beautifully defocused images can be produced using the STF Smooth Trans Focus mode which can be used instead of mem ory 3 See page 180 134 STORING MEMORY When first purchased standard settings are stored in memory 1 2 and 3 This section shows you how to store new settings into mem ory It is not necessary to use all three memory settings The stored memory settings are not affected by turning the cam era off or by removing the batteries Storing New Settings In Memor 1 Set the camera with all the function settings you want to store See page 133 Full auto P settings can not be stored 2 Open the control panel door and press the enter button
36. iopter Film Transport Drive Modes Loading Rewind 12 ISO 100 in meters 24mm angle of view Approx 2 sec 3 5 sec when red eye reduction or wireless remote flash is used according to Minolta test methods Fill flash Fill flash with red eye reduction Flash Cancel Wireless flash Slow sync and Rear flash sync Autoflash when full auto is set Eye level fixed pentaprism Approx 92 x 94 with 50mm f 1 4 at ee 0 8X with 50mm lens f 1 4 at e Spherical acute matte 22 5 mm from the eyepiece 18 5 mm from the eyepiece frame 1 diopter Adjustment 2 5 0 5 Single frame advance Continuous advance Low 2 frames sec High 4 frames sec 3 7 in AF mode Self timer 10 or 2 second Exposure bracketing single frame or continuous advance Multiple exposure Auto load Auto rewind manual start Rewind time 24 exposure film High speed 5 5 sec Silent 12 sec APPENDIX 199 SPECIFICATIONS Additional Power Two CR123A lithium batteries Battery Performance 24 Exposure Rolls 36 Exposure Rolls Flash Use 20 C 20 C 20 C 20 C 0 45 rolls 13 rolls 30 rolls 9 rolls 50 21 rolls 6 rolls 14 rolls 4 rolls 100 13 rolls 4 rolls 9 rolls 2 rolls Test Conditions Lens 24 85 f 3 5 4 5 is focused from infinity to 2m three times and the shutter release button held partway down for ten seconds before each exposure Battery performance will vary with usage conditions Exposu
37. ired setting using the rear contol dial 195 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Using the Focus Area Selector and Spot AF Buton o2 CUSTOM CoD When C3 appears it is possi AF R Priority Focus area ble to use the focus area HF Priority H selector selector and the spot AF but 2 ReleasePriorty pK OSG ton to choose the desired cus SN tom function and it s setting If the wide local focus area switch is at the locked position the focus area selector does not work oge CUSTOM 1 oge CUSTOM 8 C AF R Priority Frame Counter BAF Priority lt gt Count Up 2 ReleasePriorty e 2 Count Down s og CUSTOM 8 Frame Counter 1 Count Up FlCount Down Press the shutter release button partway down to store the settings 156 When the 15 item display appears Use both the focus area selector and the spot AF button to move between displays and to make selections oe CUSTOM P1 3CD oe CUSTOM P1 3CD 6 1 11 1 1 1 G 1 11 1 2 1 7 1 12 1 a 2 1 2 12 1 3 1 8 1 13 1 3 1 L 8E 13 4 1 9 1 14 1 Press focus 4 1 9 1 14 1 5 1 10 1 15 1 area selector S 1 10 1 15 1 Spot AF o z o el O z 5 LL E ce LE D gt o Press the shutter release button partway down to store the settings Resetting Custom Functions to Their Default Settings This procedure will reset Custom 1 through 32 to setting 1 Custom 33 34 and 35 will not be reset
38. mode triggers a continuous multiple exposure it should only be used with a tripod and a still subject 1 Set Custom 25 2 2 Turn the exposure mode dial to 3 STF appears in the display 5 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture 7 exposures occur To cancel STF mode turn the exposure mode dial to a position other than 3 or set Custom 25 1 Shutter speed and aperture will be set auto matically Flash doesnt fire Exposure compensation is possible 180 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information When in STF mode aperture will be displayed in T numbers not f numbers T numbers are practical aperture values which take into account the f number as well as the light lost by absorption in the optical system In this case it indicates the aperture of a single exposure Use in place of f numbers for determining exposure When the subject is bright STF is not possible The aperture s background will appear white f you use the 135mm f 2 8 T4 5 you can get a STF effect with a single exposure In this case don t use Custom 25 2 STF mode is not possible if you are using the A
39. ntrol dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 6 Focus Hold Button Lens This custom function changes the operation of the focus hold button on the lens The mounted lens must have a focus hold button 1 Focus Hold Pressing the focus hold button on the lens Increment and size of bracketing will be the same as that set in exposure bracketing mode p 92 Flash does not fire e f the self timer or multiple exposure mode is selected continuous drive will not work locks the focus e O 2 Continuous Bracketing T Continuous bracketing is set if the focus 2 z hold button is pressed while taking the pic Focus hold button a ture z ce E ep 5 CUSTOM amp CO FocusHold Button llFocus Hold 2 Cont Bracket 3D 0 F Preview 3 Depth of Field Preview You can confirm the depth of field while pressing the focus hold button f not using a D lens you must press both the focus hold button and the shutter release button partway down to confirm the depth of field 165 CUSTOM 7 8 9 Custom 7 Eyepiece Sensor Activation When an object is detected near the viewfinder the camera s systems are acti vated to set the focus and exposure as you frame your subject Eye start switch must be on p 12
40. ntrols shutter release buton control dials grip Switch etc for improved vertical operation There are three battery types to choose from for extended shooting sessions APPENDIX ACCESSORY INFORMATION Data Saver DS 100 Using the camera s data memory mode photographic data for 400 1900 rolls of film can be saved on 3 3v 2 32 MB Smart Media card The saved data can be viewed on the camera s navigation panel or accessed by a PC Focusing Screen 7 I Four focusing screens can be used with your camera Designed for users of large aperture lenses the M type screen uses the super spherical acute matte surface for greater light dis persion and sharper focus control The edges of the viewfinder may appear dark when some telepho to lenses are used with the type G S and L focusing screens The final image will not be affected Screens can only be changed at an authorized Minolta Service Facility i QD i Type G M EN gees Type S i Type L ML 190 Remote Cord Attach either Remote Cord RC 1000S or RC 1000L to reduce blur when taking long exposures 1 Slide the remote control termi nal cover open 2 Insert the plug into the terminal T U Use the cord holder to secure the remote cord Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory AngleFinder etc Push up to remove the eyepiece cup
41. r rear control dial Select frame and select 10 number by dial When 10 is selected 2 will appear in the dis and press play indicating that the film will go back 2 ADJ 2 gll fames The frame counter turns black indicating that you are selecting an exposed frame 161 CUSTOM 3 Select Frame Film Transport Rewinding for Multiple Exposures continued p 4 Press the ADJ button Film will rewind back to frame 10 p E 0 0 E S 2 oM 5 Take the picture in the 10th frame Film will advance by one frame and the frame counter remains black indicating that frame 11 is also an exposed frame SEL FRAME TRANS 6 Press the ADJ button for 3 seconds Select frame The select frame film transport display number by dial appears and press Cans aM SEL FRAME TRANS 7 Turn either the front or rear control dial Select frame and select 12 number by dial The display shows 1 indicating that the film and press will be advanced by 1 frame ADJ 41 12 Since the 12th frame has not been exposed the frame counter is no longer black p 8 Press the ADJ button The camera will automatically advance the film to the 12th frame p EJ 0 0 st Ja O12 162 When rewound subjects may not be positioned exactly as in the pre vious exposure as the frame may be shifted a maximum of 1 2 of a perforation hole In the above example a multiple exposure could also
42. res taken at a rate of 3 rolls month for 24 exposure rolls 2 rolls month for 36 exposure rolls starting with fresh batteries Dimensions WxHxD 143 5 x 97 5 x 65 5mm WxHxD Weight 575g w o camera battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 200 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
43. tings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 11 Bracketing Sequence 1 Metered exposure Underexposure s Q CUSTOM 11 Overexposure s Bracket Sequence A5 frame bracket in 1 2EV increments is Hoo exposed in the following order 2 gt 0 gt Normal 0 5EV gt 0 5EV gt 1 0EV gt 1 0EV 2 Underexposure s Metered exposure Overexposure s A5 frame bracket in 1 2EV increments is exposed in the following order 1 0EV gt 0 5EV gt Normal gt 0 5EV 1 0EV CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 12 Film Rewind Speed 1 Fast Rewind oge CUSTOM 12 C2 Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 7 Rewind Speed seconds Fast 2 Silent 2 Slow silent Rewind Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 15 5 seconds 169 CUSTOM 13 14 15 Custom 13 Metering Display Duration Selecting longer display durations reduces battery performance 1 5 seconds og CUSTOM 13 C2 Metering Display 2 10 seconds BE 5 seconds 2 10 seconds 3 30 seconds 3 30 seconds Custom 14 AF Area Display Pressing the lens focus hold button does not display the focus area LEDs 1 Focus area LEDs display the active focus area for 0 3 sec after the ly E focus locks i 2 Focus area LEDs display the active focus area for 0 6 sec after the focus locks Focus area LEDs 3 Focus area LED s don t display the S CUSTOM 14 O active
44. to normal The required aper ture is beyond the range of the lens S mode only This indicates that a multiple exposure is about to be made Either multiple exposure has been selected by the drive mode lever or the film has been partially rewound using the select frame film transport function A combination of causes has occurred Remove and reinstall the batteries If nor mal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 193 APPENDIX TROUBLE SHOOTING OTHERS Problem Cause Solution Page No display appears Batteries are loaded Remove and reinstall the when cam incorrectly or batteries or install new 17 era is exhausted batteries switched on Situation is Autofocus unsuitable for Use focus lock or 29 does not autofocus manual focus 48 work when Camera is set to Turn the focus mode shutter 46 release manual focus mode switch to AF button is Subject is too close Check the minimum focus _ pressed J distance for your lens partway down Custom 23 set to Set Custom 23 to setting 178 setting 2 1 Focus cannot be Use focus lock or manual 29 confirmed focus 48 Shutter Camera is attached Set Custom 16 to setting cannot be to a microscope or 2 172 released telescope i Custom Function 5 Set Custom 5 to setting 164 set to setting 2 1 Pict r is Flash didn t fire and shutter
45. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU C European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity 201 APPENDIX INDEX Subject Page No Accessory i o RH 107 ADI flash metering iori tritt n trt nr etes 98 AF illumihatot 1 inii eicit te iret 59 AF MF coritrol button rnit inet rre pbino nna 50 o 131 Automatic autofocus A seen 46 Automatic exposure lock AEL eeeeee 81 BalleriBS cue ccc tesh sac tetcraeeaesasact cs DUE US 17 Brightness distribution display sess 85 Continuous advance drive mode sss 88 Continuous autofocus C 47 Gustom functions iret tee ertet tcr tte eas Display illumination Display contrast 3 iieri trei tet ERES decorus Data m
46. umber is changed the change takes effect when the next roll of film is O loaded z 2 ra z e 2 2 Custom 35 Language 5 The navigation display is capable of giving 2 CUSTOM 35 information in any one of the following five Language languages 1 Jpn BEng 4Fra 1 Japanese 3Deu SEsp 2 English Eng 3 German Deu 4 French Fra 5 Spanish Esp 187 188 APPENDIX The Vertical Control Grip VC 7 offers ACCESSORY INFORMATION The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before August 2000 Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera MD and NC series lenses manual focus cannot be used with this camera D lens in this manual indicate the lenses whose name include D sh Units All Minolta i si and HS series flash units 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 The AF illuminator will not activate when the FS 1100 is attached X series flashes cannot be used with this cam era D flash in this manual indicate the flashes whose name include D the same comfort and security as when the camera is operated horizon tally It has duplicate co
47. zontal or vertical position The change occurs when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Vertical display 2 Off s amp CUSTOM 32 CO The display remains in the horizontal orien Vertical Display ation regardless of the camera s positon 2 OFF Custom 33 Imprint Intensity You can adjust the imprint intensity for the date time Turn the rear control dial to set the desired imprint intensity level If the ISO is lower than 100 or higher than 800 all of the intensity set tings are not always effective 1107 oe CUSTOM 33 CO 1 3 Low intensity ImprintIntensity 4 Standard aocndlieocor 1236567 5 7 High intensity D oFF When 0 is selected the printing is off 186 To set custom functions 1 Open control panel door and press the CUSTOM button 2 Turn the front control dial to select the desired custom function 3 Turn the rear control dial to seclect the setting 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the setings Refer to pages 154 157 for additional information Custom 34 Camera s ID Number The data number starts at dn1 0001 and 2 CUSTOM 34 increases each time another roll of film is ID Humber loaded This custom function allows you to dni XXxx1 change the 3rd character ie the 1 in dn1 to be used to identify an individual camera body dn1 9 selectable Turn the rear control dial to select number 1 to ep 9 z Whenever the ID n
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