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Konica Minolta 9 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Turn the drive mode lever to the desired 3 Press the shutter release button drive mode partway down to enter the S Single Frame Advance selection C Continuous Advance Maximum Framing Rate Focus Mode HI Lo Single Shot AF S 5 5 fps 2 fps Automatic AF A 4 5 fps 2 fps Continuous AF C 4 5 fps 2 fps If continuous advance is selected Manual Focus M 5 5 fps 2 fps 1 Open the control panel door then Test conditions Shutter speed set to 1 250 or faster with fresh batteries press the adjust button The maximum drive speed drops to 5 frames per second when Data Memory is activated The optional Quartz Data Back QD 9 may imprint the date or time only on the first frame of a motor advanced series The maximum drive speed is 4 5 fps when the Data Memory Back DM 9 s imprinting function is activated When the battery power is low or in low temperatures the maximum drive speed may drop temporarily im Custom Function Notes Switch to setting 2 for release priority operation p 92 RP will appear in the data panel USE ra 54 55 DRIVE Self Timer Use the self timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds approx after 5 Center your subject in the focus the shutter release button is pressed all the way down In addition to delaying frame then press the shutter release of the shutter the 2 second delay pops the mirror up two second
2. 71 FLASH Wireless Remote Off Camera Taking Pictures in Wireless Remote Flash Mode The off camera flash will provide all of the exposure 1 Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the 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 3500xi Subject Distance 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 is 5m Aperture Camera Subject Distance 3500xi Subject Distance 1 4 5 0m 4 6 16 0 ft 1 0 5 0m 3 3 16 0 ft 0 7 4 5m 2 3 14 5 ft 0 5 3 2m 1 7 10 5 ft 1 0 5 0m 3 3 16 0 ft 1 0 5 0m 3 3 16 0 ft Calculated for ISO 100 film only 72 2 Wait until both flash units are fully charged 5 appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is charged When the off camera flash is charged its AF illuminator will blink Press the AE lock button to test fire the accessory flash 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Wireless Remote Ratio Flash Press the data panel illuminator when taking the picture Both flashes will fire when the shutter is release at a 2 1 ratio The built in flash will provide 1 3 and the accessory f
3. s 110 NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis Body Exposure compensation Built in flash 22 23 dial lock 50 Drive mode lever 54 Exposure AF luminator rate alon Self timer lamp 34 56 Flash compensation Shutter release button dial lever 67 PC terminal 81 Front control dial Strap eyelet Lens contacts Mounti Grip sensor 76 dox i Mirror Back cover Depth of field release 15 preview button 77 Lens mount 12 AF mode dial 28 Lens release 12 Focus mode switch 33 Do not touch 4 Diopter adjustment dial 9 Accessory shoe Viewfinder Exposure mode dial 36 43 Flash compensation Dirve mode dial 67 dial 54 61 Eyepiece shutter lever 79 Data Panel Main switch Data panel Eyepiece cup illuminator 82 Film window Rear control dial Eyepiece sensor 76 Remote control terminal 80 AE lock button 48 Metering mode Eye start switch 76 switch 45 47 AF button 32 Flash mode switch Battery chamber lock 10 Battery chamber door 10 Vertical control grip contacts 104 Tripod socket NAMES OF PARTS Control Panel Yel 5113 Data memory button 84 90 Manual rewind button 24 ISO button 52 3 0 3 Q C liso ial Adjust button A L A Control panel doo
4. 82 Accessory Information 104 Exposure Warnings 107 Using the Built in Flash Handling the Camera 13 Rewinding the Film Operations eet ici rere En Automatic Rewind 24 Flash Signals Manual Rewind 24 Flash Range sess Lens Shadowing 23 EXPOSURE METERING MOde eite pO 36 Selectable Metering 14 Segment Metering 45 Spot Metering Center Weighted Metering 47 AE LOOK 5 retia nette Exposure Compensation Setting the ISO Manually FLASH Four Segment Flash Metering 63 Flash Compensation 67 Slow SYNG aei en ee DS 64 Flash Bracketing 68 Rear Flash Sync sssess 65 Wireless Remote Off Camera Flash 70 High Speed Sync ssss 66 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Data Memory Custom Functions Selecting iit teneis 84 Setting edant nit 91 Overwtilitig ciere tree 86 Details cae inertem 92 Recalling Data 87 Deleting Stored Data 90 Trouble Shooting s 108 Specifications ssesssss 112 Care and Storage
5. Subject is too close Check the minimum focus distance for your lens Shutter cannot be released Focus cannot be confirmed Use focus hold or manual focus Camera is attached to a microscope or telescope Set Custom Function 16 to setting 2 Custom Function 5 set to setting 2 Set Custom Function 5 to setting 1 Flash picture is too dark Subject is beyond flash range Make sure the subject is within the flash range Lower part of flash picture is dark Lens hood attached Remove lens hood The distance between the subject and the camera must be at least 1m 3 3ft when the built in flash is used Err appears in the data panel 108 Camera Malfunction Remove and reinstall the batteries If normal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the problem you are experiencing is not covered or the condition continues 109 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 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 t
6. Custom Function Notes Wide Local Focus Area 1 or Spot Focus 2 when the AF button is pressed p 96 30 31 FOCUS AF Lock FOCUS Manual Focus Press the AF button to lock focus on moving or stationary subjects using the current Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not focus mode The focus remains locked until the AF button is released possible The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in Exposure is also locked if 14 segment metering p 45 is selected the focus frame is in focus Pressing the AF button also activates the AF illuminator Only the center weighted average p 47 and spot p 46 metering modes are available in manual focus mode 14 segment honeycomb pattern metering p 45 is changed to center weighted average 1 Center your subject in the focus metering when manual focus mode is selected frame 1 Slide the focus mode switch to M 2 Press and hold the AF button The current local focus area LED appears in the 2 Turn the focusing ring until your viewfinder data panel until the AF button is pH released ee subject appears sharp and focused The exposure settings do not appear until the appears in the viewfinder when the subject in shutter release button is pressed partway down AAMT the focus frame is in focus p y N ake ENS Turn the front control dial to select a different P loc
7. If the film tip extends beyond the index mark push the excess film back into the cartridge Sree Tay ra m au blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks FP when the film is loaded incorrectly Repeat steps 1 4 Non DX Coded Film Notes Non DX coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll or after 36 exposures Non DX coded film is set to the ISO from the previous roll Refer to page 52 to set the film speed manually 16 17 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL AUTO 3 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down The local focus area LED appears briefly indicating the focus area selected by the camera RX QO RRRS oo IRIRA 1 Turn the main switch to ON z e lt oc ui a ce S o d m Mie ARTISTES AOA 4 When 9 or appears in the viewfinder press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The AF illuminator fires in low light situations to assist the autofocus system p 34 Use focus hold p 21 if your subject is outside the focus frame The number of frames remaining is displayed in the viewfinder for the last 9 frames on the roll The countdown does not appear for non DX coded film Focus Signals The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the focus status when the shutter release button is pressed partway down q M b
8. L blinks in the frame counter if the shutter release button is pressed when film is not loaded 94 Cust 6 Focus Hold Button Lens The mounted lens must have a focus hold button 1 Focus Hold Pressing the focus hold button on the lens locks the focus 2 Spot Focus Pressing the focus hold button on the lens selects the center focus sensor p 31 3 Continuous Focus Select this setting when focusing on moving subjects Pressing the focus hold button on the lens selects continuous focus Cust 7 Eyepiece Sensor 1 Grip sensor activated Eyepiece sensor is activated when the grip sensor is tripped 9 Z O LE O z 5 is E O Lu a 0 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 95 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 8 Frame Counter Cust 11 Bracketing Sequence 1 Frame counter in data panel counts up 1 Metered exposure Underexposure s Over exposure s A5 frame bracket in 1 2EV increments is exposed in the following order 2 Frame counter in data panel counts down Normal 0 5EV 405EV 10EV 410EV The frame counter counts up when non DX coded film is loaded 2 Underexposure S Metered exposure Over exposure s A5 frame bracket in 1 2EV increments
9. METERING Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Press the AE lock button to lock the exposure using the currently selected metering pattern without locking the focus The exposure remains locked until the AE lock button is released Pressing the AE lock button sets the flash to slow sync mode p 64 1 Select the desired metering pattern pp 45 47 2 Meter the area on which you want to lock the exposure 3 Press and hold the AE lock button AEL appears in the viewfinder 48 4 Recompose the scene as desired The meter index indicators display the EV difference between the locked exposure and the exposure for the subject area currently inside the Spot metering area The second indicator in the exposure index does not appear when slow sync is selected Current Reading Locked Exposure 0 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture o oc W Wu Custom Function Notes Setting 2 CGE if Press the AE lock button once to activate Automatic Exposure Lock Press again to cancel 49 METERING Exposure Compensation T Especially helpful when using the spot or M center weighted metering patterns exposure compensation lets you manually adjust the b metered exposure 3 EVs in 1 2 or 2 A EVs in 1 3 EV increments i Ee Compensated Exposure More exposure is recommended when the scene is primarily white tones Less
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11. x m Lu F4 O a A lt Attach a remote cord p 80 to reduce image blur 79 OTHER Remote Release Terminal Attach either the Remote Cord RC 10008 or RC 1000L sold separately to reduce blur when taking long exposures 80 1 2 Slide the remote control terminal cover down Insert the plug into the terminal OTHER PC Terminal Flash units which can not be connected to the accessory shoe can be connected to the camera via the PC terminal TTL automatic flash metering does not function when the flash is connected to the PC terminal 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M then set the shutter speed to 1 250 or slower 2 Plug the PC connector into the camera s PC socket The flash unit may fire unexpectedly if it is on when the sync cord is plugged into the PC terminal The PC terminal is compatible with both center positive normal polarity and center negative positive polarity flash units a Dr oc x m Lu E F4 O a A lt Flash units with a low trigger voltage may not work on this camera Contact a Minolta Service Facility if your flash has a low trigger voltage 81 OTHER Data Panel Illuminator Use the data panel illuminator to light up the information in the data panel in low light situations Slide the data panel illuminator switch as shown The data panel illuminator shuts off approx
12. ACCESSORY INFORMATION Data Memory Back DM 9 Quartz Data Back QD 9 Designed specifically for the Maxxum Dynax 9 the Data Memory Back DM 9 can store exposure data for up to 400 rolls of 36 exposure film on a 2MB SmartMedia card The saved data can be displayed in the data panel or on your home computer Use the Quartz Data Back QD 9 to record the time or date in the lower right hand corner of each frame omm TEITTE Focusing Screen 9 The Data Memory Back DM 9 can also imprint aperture shutter speed data frame count film ID the date or the time of exposure in between frames Four new focusing screens have been introduced for exclusive use with the Maxxum Dynax 9 The G standard L and S screens use Minolta s new spherical acute matte surface designed to produce less image shading in the center of the focusing screen Designed for users of large aperture lenses the M and ML type screens use the super spherical acute matte surface for greater light dispersion and sharper focus control Vertical Control Gri VC 9 The edges of the viewfinder may appear dark when some telephoto lenses are used with the type G S and L focusing screens The final image will not be affected Another Maxxum Dynax 9 exclusive the Vertical Control Grip VC 9 has duplicated basic H con
13. 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 local focus area LED momentarily 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 M E E R N G Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Turn the metering mode switch to METERING 45 METERING Selectable Metering Spot Metering Center Weighted Average Metering Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the image Center weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average of the readings The spot metering area indicates the metering area from each of the honeycomb segments with emphasis placed on the center of the image Care should be taken when photographing backlit spotlit or off center subjects as Selecting Spot Metering non subject areas may be included in the exposure calculation Selecting Center Weighted Average Metering Turn the metering mode switch to 9 RRR KR RRR 1 i Turn the metering mode switch to gt METERING 46 47
14. body and rear lens caps Align the mounting indexes Insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Do not press the lens release when mounting the lens The lens will not couple properly Caution Press the lens release and turn the lens counter clockwise until it stops Remove the lens and replace the caps or attach another lens Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens contacts and mirror 12 HANDLING THE CAMERA Holding the Camera Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens with your left Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder width apart to hold the camera steady Keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera Do not touch the end of the lens barrel while taking a picture Do not block the AF illuminator Use a tripod when using slow shutter speeds or a telephoto lens e W lt 2 o Wu o Pressing the Shutter Release Button Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the camera s autofocus and auto exposure systems Gently press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture 13 LOADING FILM Check the film window before loading film If film is loaded do not open the back cover Refer to Manual Rewin
15. built in flash 5 appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged 2 Turn the control dial to select any shutter speed up to 1 300th of a second The camera sets the required aperture automatically Push the built in flash down or turn the accessory flash off to cancel the flash 40 EXPOSURE M Mode M mode gives you full control of the exposure The camera s meter index displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera s metering system The aperture and shutter speed settings change in 1 2 or 1 3 EV increments depending on the current exposure compensation dial setting 1 Turn the exposure mode dial to M 2 Turn the front control dial to select the shutter speed 3 Turn the rear control dial to select the aperture Manual Shift Manual shift lets you shift to equivalent aperture shutter speed combinations without changing the exposure value EV Press the AE lock button and turn the front control dial until the desired aperture shutter speed combination appears in the data panel When you select the 1 3 EV increments setting the locked exposure may change if the maximum aperture of 1 2 EV increments or the maximum shutter speed of 1 12000 sec is chosen 41 EXPOSURE M Mode Metering in Manual Mode The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the correct exposure determined
16. camera to hang vertically Corrector optional accessory to the camera s eyepiece Attach the strap through the strap eyelets as shown Pull firmly on the strap to make sure it is secure BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations 1 Lift and turn the battery chamber lock to OPEN then open the battery chamber door 2 Insert the batteries as indicated by the and marks 3 Close the battery chamber door then press and turn the battery chamber lock to CLOSE 10 Checking Battery Power The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when the main switch is set to ON Full battery symbol Power is sufficient for all camera operations e W lt 2 o Ww 9 Low battery symbol Power is low but all functions are operational Keep a fresh battery handy Blinking low battery symbol Power is extremely low The batteries will need to be replaced soon Flash recycling time may be slow Blinking low battery symbol appears alone and the shutter locks Power is insufficient for camera operation Replace the batteries No display Power is too low for the camera to operate Replace the batteries or make sure they have been inserted correctly 11 LENS Attaching the Lens em Ton 1 Remove the
17. exposure is recommended when the scene is composed of darker tones or shadows Metered Exposure The effect is most visible when slide film is being used 1 Unlock the exposure compensation dial Exposure compensation j dial lock 2 Rotate the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensation value The compensation value is indicated in the meter index Changing to 1 3 EV Increments 1 Set the exposure compensation dial to 0 EV 2 Pull the exposure compensation dial up then rotate it 180 The camera may be damaged if the exposure compensation dial is not set to 0 EV before pulling it up 3 Set the exposure compensation dial down at 0 on the 1 3 EV increment side The exposure may be incorrect if the exposure compensation dial is not seated properly The meter index scale changes to 1 3EV increments Shutter speed and aperture will change in 1 3 EV increments 4 Set the desired compensation value Custom Function Notes C N Select setting 3 to change the exposure compensation value using CuSe IB the rear control dial in A S and P modes A 3 EV range is available for 1 3 EV increments in this setting Select setting 2 to view the exposure compensation value in the Lust g data panel when the exposure compensation dial is set to a value X 2 other than 0 51 METERING METERING Setting the
18. focal lengths AF Zoom 17 35mm f 3 5G AF Zoom 28 70mm f 2 8G AF Zoom 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 28 135mm f 4 4 5 The built in flash can not be used with the following lenses AF 300mm f 2 8 APO tele AF 600mm f 4 APO tele 23 REWINDING THE FILM Automatic Rewind The film is automatically rewound after the last frame is exposed or 36 exposures When the film is completely rewound the motor will stop and will blink in the data panel indicating it is safe to open the back of the camera 1 Wait until the film is completely rewound Lj will appear and will blink in the data panel 2 Open the back cover and remove the film D ET L E D ri A L 3 Close the back cover Manual Rewind Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is finished 1 Open the control panel door then press the manual rewind button z O lt tc lu a e a ul lu A 2 Follow steps 1 3 from Automatic Rewind Custom Function Notes E CGE rg Automatic 1 or manually initiated 2 rewind p 92 Rewind the leader into the cartridge 1 or leave the leader out 2 p 92 St ig Fast or slow silent rewind p 97 FOCUS FOCUS Predictive Focus Control Predictive Focus Control determines the subject s speed position and acceleration changes from the focus sensor data then sets the best focus at the predicted point of exposure Predictive focus control is always active
19. in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus Once confirmed focus remains locked until pressure is removed from the shutter release button or the shutter is released 29 FOCUS Focus Area Wide Focus Areal Local Focus Area D J The camera s standard focus mode wide focus area uses the camera s three focus sensors to automatically focus on your subject Wide focus area s greater framing flexibility makes it easier for the camera to focus on moving subjects Im appears in the viewfinder data panel when wide focus area is selected Select a local focus area for greater control over the focus location in the autofocus mode Only the center focus area can be selected when the RF 500mm or the AF Power Zoom 35 80mm is mounted 1 Press the AF button and turn the front control dial to select the desired local focus area The local focus area is displayed in the focus frame and data panels The camera determines which sensor is focusing on your subject and sets the focus accordingly 2 Release the AF button when the desired local focus area appears The focus area indicator displays the currently The selected focus area momentarily selected focus area appears in the viewfinder frame when the shutter release button is pressed partway down m L J Se continuous autofocus p 29 is selected i l sat
20. is exposed in the following order Cust 9 AF Button 1 0EV 0 5EV gt Normal gt 0 5EV gt 1 0EV 1 Selectable focus area Press the AF button and turn the control dial to specify the desired local focus area See page 31 for details Cust 12 Rewind Speed 1 Fast Rewind Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 6 seconds 2 Spot Focus Press the AF button to focus using the center focus sensor p 31 2 Slow silent Rewind Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 9 seconds Cust 10 AE Lock Button AEL appears in the viewfinder 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 no z 2 S z LL a 5 W Q 7p 1 Press to activate release to cancel 2 Press once to activate press again to cancel Turning the built in flash on or off cancels AE lock 96 97 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 13 Meter Data Panel Illuminator Display Duration Cust 15 Eyestart Switch Selecting longer display durations reduces battery performance Dial lock Disengages the control dials to prevent an accidental turn of the control 1 5 sec dials from changing the exposure settings 2 10 sec 1 Turns Eyestart on and off p 76 3 30 sec EME Saar 2 Turns Dial lock on and off Eyestart or J
21. is fired before the main exposure The preflash is metered 14 segment and fed back to the flash exposure system to more accurately determine the flash exposure The 5400HS will not fire a preflash if does not appear in the flash data panel or when rear flash sync wireless flash or the 2 second self timer are selected Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when the high speed sync indicator V appears in the flash data panel J Custom Function Notes ruse 2n Select setting 2 to meter all segments evenly Switch to setting 3 to spot meter your flash exposures p 102 63 FLASH Slow Sync js Custom Function Notes In P and A modes slow shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture Flash output is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure Conventional Flash 1 Raise the built in flash or turn the accessory flash on 2 While pressing the AE lock button press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed may not be reduced if the background is bright or a large aperture is set A mode Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp hand held pictures Setting 2 lets you press the AE lock button once to activate automatic exposure lock Press again
22. to display the current film area 85 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DATA MEMORY Overwriting Hr ER appears in the data panel before the data for the first exposure in Area 1 is overwritten RrER disappears after the first exposure Old data is erased one frame ahead of the current frame Area appears only when the film area changes from 7 to 1 and disappears after the data from the first exposure is recorded 86 Recalling Data 1 Open the control panel door then press the data memory button and the current data memory mode appear in the data panel 2 Turn either control dial until Ag and the desired data area appears in the data panel o Z O LE O z LL al O Lu a 0 3 Press the adjust button to view the first data area blinks in the data panel Continued on the following page 87 DATA MEMORY 88 4 Turn the front control dial to select the desired frame number The shutter speed and aperture for the selected frame are displayed in the data panel Shutter Speed Display Aperture Display 5 Turn the rear control dial one click to display the focal length and exposure compensation bracketing increment for the selected frame The exposure compensation and bracketing increment are combined into a single value Focal Length Display Exposure Compensation Bracketing Incre
23. to cancel p 96 FLASH Rear Flash Sync Slow sync flash exposures can appear unnatural because the motion blur precedes the subject in the final image Use rear flash sync to create more natural looking slow shutter speed flash exposures that leave a blur of motion behind the subject Rear Flash Sync Rear flash sync can be used with the built in flash and accessory flashes attached to the accessory shoe or PC terminal Conventional Flash 1 Slide the flash mode switch to REAR id 2 Raise the built in flash or turn the accessory flash on 3 Set the shutter speed to 1 60 or slower Flash synchronization returns to front sync standard operation when shutter speeds faster than 1 60 are selected Refer to S mode Flash p 40 or M mode Flash p 43 to select the shutter speed 65 FLASH High Speed Sync The maximum sync speed for this camera is 1 300 However with the 5400HS accessory flash sold separately shutter speeds up to 1 12000 can be used High speed sync HSS allows faster shutter speeds when fill flash is used on moving subjects outdoors High speed 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 Conventional Fill Flash Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard mode H automatically appears in the viewfinder at shutter speeds f
24. Custom Function Notes Select setting 2 to extend the display duration to 10 seconds LijSt i3 Switch to setting 3 to extend the display duration to 30 seconds p 98 82 five seconds after the last camera operation SPECIAL FUNCTIONS o Z O LE O z ie E O LL a 0 DATA MEMORY When selected Data Memory stores the following exposure information for each frame on up to seven 36 exposure rolls Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length Exposure Compensation Value Bracketing Increment included Exposure Mode Flash Compensation Value Bracketing Increment included Metering Mode Data is stored in seven separate film areas Area 1 stores the data from the first roll area 2 the second etc When all the data areas are full new data is written to area 1 erasing the previous data Data area assignments are not user selectable Only the data for the first exposure of a multiple exposure is stored Data is not stored unless film is loaded Selecting Data Memory 1 Open the control panel door then press the data memory button 84 2 Turn either control dial until fin appears in the data panel displayed in the frame counter 3 Press the shutter release button appears in the data panel when data memory is on The film area to which the data will be stored is partway down to enter the selection Press the data memory button
25. Field Preview Use the depth of field preview button to verify how much of your scene will be in focus at the currently selected aperture Depth of Field The area in front of and behind the point of focus that appears sharp in the final image Press the depth of field preview button The lens will stop down to the currently selected aperture The viewfinder will appear darker at larger f s smaller lens opening e Ll oc gt lt uw m E lt z o a Q lt 77 OTHER Taking Time Exposures bulb Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want to take time exposures When selected the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down 1 Mount the camera on a tripod 2 Set the camera to M mode then turn the front control dial until Gui 5 appears in the data panel 3 Turn the rear control dial to select the aperture 78 4 Compose the scene and focus on your subject If the scene is too dark for autofocus to operate slide the focus mode switch to M and focus the lens manually p 33 Imi 6 ui ti 5 Close the eyepiece shutter The eyepiece shutter prevents light from entering through 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 shutter release button is held down a Ld oc E
26. ISO Manually Set the ISO manually to override the DX coded ISO or when using non DX coded film Non DX coded film is initially set to the previous roll s ISO Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed 1 Open the control panel door and press the ISO button 2 6 Ye ES L OG 6 X 2 Turn either control dial to set the desired ISO value The ISO can be changed manually from 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV increments 3 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the new ISO Custom Function Notes Fus 4 Setting 2 DX Memory On p 94 l Applies ISO changes to future rolls with the same DX coded ISO 52 DRIVE DRIVE Advance Mode This camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes Select single frame advance to expose and advance the film one frame at a time Switch to continuous drive to photograph dynamic action sequences at up to 5 5 frames per second 4 5 frames per second in autofocus mode The maximum drive speed changes depending on the focus mode When the built in flash is up or an accessory flash is on the shutter can not be released until the flash is charged 2 Turn either control dial to select H or Lo speed continuous drive AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when continuous advance mode is selected The shutter can not be released until the camera has focused on your subject
27. MINSUA BASIC OPERATION DYNAX 9 MAXXUM amp z Q lt oc Li a e a m m A E INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPENDIX The ultimate tool for creative professionals and advanced amateurs alike the Maxxum Dynax 9 has been designed with precission in mind to help you capture your photographic vision As you use the Maxxum Dynax 9 you will find that its performance and reliability compliment your own photographic expertise and in raising your skills to a higher level In addition to its high durability zinc and stainless steel body the Maxxum Dynax 9 boasts the following features Atop shutter speed of 1 12 000 sec and top x sync speed of 1 300 sec High speed autofocus with omni dimensional Predictive Focus Control and a maximum framing rate of 4 5 frames sec with autofocus tracking in continuous focus mode 5 5 frames sec in manual focus mode 100 viewfinder 1 3 and 1 2 EV exposure compensation increments Data Memory storage of exposure information 21 Custom Functions to tailor the camera to your personal shooting style This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera then read the Getting Started and Basic Operation sections Once you ve mastered basic operation move on to the Detailed Operation section to expand your expertise This device complies
28. a to the first frame of the bracket Continuous advance bracketing is cancelled at the end of the roll Single Press the shutter release button for each exposure br i br br J wil be displayed in the frame counter Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series Turn the main switch to LOCK or select another drive mode to cancel single frame advance bracketing Custom Function Notes Switch to setting 2 to change the bracketing sequence to under Pi te EUSE ii exposures metered exposure over exposures p 97 59 DRIVE Multiple Exposure The multiple exposure function makes it Metering Multiple Exposures possible to expose 2 or more images on the same frame 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 1 Turn the drive mode lever to ME MI HE appears in the frame counter Compensate the exposures as follows Number of Exposures 1 2 3 4 2 B Exposure 2 Adjustment 0 1 11 2 2 2 1 2 3 The above corrections are intended as a general guideline Some 2 Compose the scene then press the testing may be necessar
29. al focus area K 3 Recompose the scene as desired then take the picture AF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses Pull and turn the zoom ring until your subject appears sharp 32 33 FOCUS AF Illuminator In low light low subject contrast situations the AF illuminator automatically projects a pattern of lines onto the subject for the camera s AF sensors to focus on Do not to obstruct the AF illuminator Pressing the AF button p 32 also activates the AF illuminator The range of the AF Illuminator is 0 7 7 0 meters 2 3 23 0 ft The AF illuminator will not fire in continuous autofocus mode The AF illuminator may not operate with 300mm or longer single focal length lenses The AF illuminator will not operate with 3x 1x Macro Zoom When an accessory flash is attached its AF illuminator may be active in place of the camera s AF illuminator 34 EXPOSURE P Mode Select P mode Programmed Autoexposure when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition The Program mode software analizes the subject s size motion and magnification as well as the focal length of your lens then sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the requirements of the scene 1 Set the exposure mode dial to P 2 Compose your scene focus and take the picture P Mode Flash When the built in flash is up or an a
30. aster than 1 300 sec when the 5400HS is attached Selecting HSS flash mode under fluorescent lighting may result in incorrect exposure Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when high speed sync is selected Pressing the depth of field button in HSS flash mode prevents release of the shutter HSS is not available in wireless remote flash mode or when the 2 second self timer has been selected If you attach a filter whose stop s increase is not 0 i e ND the proper exposure will not be obtained Press the flash s HSS button to cancel the HSS Refer to the 5400HS instruction manual for details 66 FLASH Flash Compensation Use flash compensation to increase or decrease the output of the built in or an attached accessory flash up to 3 EV in 1 2EV increments Flash compensation changes the flash exposure by the amount set relative to the ambient exposure Rotate the flash compensation dial to the desired compensation value Flash compensation does not modify the output of a flash connected to the PC terminal Flash compensation has no effect on the ambient light exposure Flash compensation and exposure compensation can be used together 67 FLASH Flash Bracketing 6 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the settings Fir i appears in the data panel Use flash bracketing to expose 3 5 or 7 frame flash exposure brackets in 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 0 EV increment
31. atteries APPENDIX Dimensions WxHxD 155 0 x 111 0 x 75 0mm WxHxD Weight 910g w o camera battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 113 Minolta Co Ltd 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Minolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11 D 30855 Langenhagen Germany Reparatur Repair Senator Helmken Strasse 1 D 28279 Bremen Germany Minolta France S A 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France Minolta UK Limited 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Minolta Austria Ges m b H Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B V Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Belgium Branch Prins Boudewijnlaan 1 B 2550 Kontich Belgium Minolta Schweiz AG Riedstrasse 6 CH 8953 Dietikon Switzerland Minolta Svenska AB Albygatan 114 S 171 54 Solna Sweden Finland Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Minolta Portugal Limitada Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal Minolta Corporation Head Office 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A Los Angeles Branch 11150 Hope Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A Minolta Canada Inc Head Office 369 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H5 Canada Vancouver Branch 230 3771 Jacombs Road Richmond B C V6V 2L9 Canada Minolta Hong Kong Limited Room 208 2 F
32. by the camera The 0 position null point represents the recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern pp 45 47 The EV scale is marked in 1 2 or 1 3EV increments depending on the current setting of the exposure compensation dial p 51 Asecond indicator will appear in the meter index to indicate the new null point if the exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0 Your settings match the recommended exposure Your settings will overexpose the metered area by 1EV e h o eo Oe o mb o ome ee Oe ce Your settings will underexpose the metered area by 1 5EV Ne eomle te Oe o Aor W will blink in the meter index if the settings will over or underexpose the subject by more than 3 0EV 42 M mode Flash When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on it will fire each time the shutter is released The camera s TTL flash metering system will ensure correct exposure nbn En ca uf o I 1 Turn the rear control dial to select Raise the built in flash 5 appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged Turn the front control dial to select any shutter speed up to 1 300th of a second the desired aperture Refer to the flash range table on page 23 to determine the range of the built in flash at the Selected aperture 43 METERING Selectable Metering 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern
33. d on page 24 to remove a partially exposed roll Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film Winding problems may occur Before loading film for the first time pesetas pueremomeron Pu BEFORE USING CAME NEN SIE DIESEN SCHUTZ N Remove and discard the film gate protector e ae PRIERE DE RETIRER CETTE PROTECTION AVANT USAGE QUITE ESTE PROTECTOR PLASTICO ANTES DE USAR LA CAMARA PRINTED IN JAPAN z o lt oc wi a ce o o d m 1 Turn the back cover release counter clockwise to open the back cover The shutter curtain s precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip Continued on the following page 15 LOADING FILM 2 Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber 4 Close the back cover and turn the main switch to ON The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame 1 will appear in the frame counter The correct ISO for DX coded film is set automatically RRR Refer to page 93 to reload a partially exposed roll z e lt oc m a ce o o d a e e e e a a a a 6 V Emme D The ISO is displayed in the data panel for 5 seconds after loading 3 Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark
34. e it is functioning properly 110 Cleaning 5 o 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 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 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 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 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 Settings made
35. e the custom functions to tailor the camera to your shooting style or preferences The customizable functions are explained on pages 92 102 1 Open the control panel door 2 Press the ISO button 1 then the adjust button 2 3 Turn the front control dial to select the custom function number 4 Turn the rear control dial to select the desired setting o z O LE O z 5 L E lt O uu a 0 5 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the settings To reset the custom functions to their default setting 1 1 Turn the main switch to LOCK 2 Open the control panel door 3 Press the adjust button and turn the main switch to ON e Cir will blink in the data panel when the custom functions are returned to their default settings 91 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 1 AF Release priority 1 AF priority Shutter will not release until 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 RP will appear in the data panel Cust 2 Film Rewind Start 1 Automatic Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll 2 Manual User must press the manual rewind button to initiate rewind p 24 Cust 3 Film Tip 1 Film is completely rewound into the cartridge 2 Leader is left out of the cartridge after rewind 3 Leader left out af
36. ering 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 Film Transport Loading Drive Modes Auto load Single frame and Continuous advance 2 or 5 5 frames sec 4 5 in continuous AF mode self timer 10 or 2 second exposure bracketing single frame or continuous advance and multiple exposure Rewind Auto rewind manual start Count down display High speed or Silent Frame counter Forward shows number of exposures taken Built in Flash GN 12 ISO 100 in meters Coverage 24mm angle of view Recycling Time Approx 2 5 sec according to Minolta test methods Modes Fill flash Fill flash with red eye reduction Flash Cancel Wireless flash Slow sync and Rear flash sync 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 40 rolls 30 rolls 28 rolls 50 23 rolls 15 rolls 15 rolls 10 rolls 100 14 rolls 9 rolls 9 rolls 6 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 Exposures taken at a rate of 3 rolls month for 24 exposure rolls 2 rolls month for 36 exposure rolls starting with fresh b
37. fore January 1999 Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date 106 EXPOSURE WARNINGS Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when there is a problem with the exposure DISPLAY CAUSE ACTION Scene or subject brightness is beyond the camera s metering range Light level is beyond the range of available shutter speeds and apertures Bright Light Use slower speed film a neutral density ND filter or reduce the light level of your surroundings Low Light Use higher speed film or a flash The required shutter speed is beyond the range of the camera Select a larger or smaller aperture until the display stops blinking The required aperture is beyond the range of the lens Select a faster or slower shutter speed until the display stops blinking APPENDIX 107 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No display appears when the camera is switched on Batteries are loaded incorrectly Remove and reinstall the batteries Batteries are exhausted If the camera battery is exhausted install a new battery Autofocus does not work when shutter release button is pressed partway down Situation is unsuitable for autofocus Use focus hold or manual focus Camera is set to manual focus mode Slide the focus mode switch to AF
38. ging the 5 Turn the rear control dial to set the aperture The output of the flash will not change size of the bracket 3 5 or 7 frames 68 69 FLASH Wireless Remote Off Camera 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 and color meters can not be used to meter wireless remote off camera flash The shutter speed will be set to 1 60 sec or slower When using 5400HS or Wireless Remote Controller as a controller instead of built in flash off camera flash will not fire if you are pressing depth of preview button Wireless Remote Ratio Flash 70 Setting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 Attach the accessory flash to the camera then turn the camera and the flash on 2 Slide the flash mode switch to WIRELESS 3 Detach the accessory flash then raise the built in flash
39. he 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 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 Tape over the exposure mode and exposure compensation dials if the film needs to be removed from the camera in a darkroom or changing bag due to a drive problem Fogging may occur if the luminous dials are not covered 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 sur
40. hold also locks the exposure settings when 14 segment metering is selected p 45 m LER L5 1 Center your subject in the focus LI i If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame Lc VIV XX pie 21 L ZAENI 3 KYU 3 2 Continue to hold the shutter release button partway down while you If a subject composed of alternating compose your picture light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the If your subject is near a very bright picture object or area Remove your finger from the shutter release button to cancel focus hold 20 21 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH When up the built in flash fires every time the shutter is released to provide coverage for focal lengths as wide as 24mm Flash output is automatically controlled by the camera s TTL flash metering system 1 Slide the flash mode switch to 5 PE will appear in the viewfinder data panel Slide the flash mode switch to to reduce the red EN eye effect when using the built in flash h SoS Red eye reduction mode is only available with the built in flash C UR 2 Grip both sides of the flash and lift 5 appears in the viewfinder when the flash is fully charged The shutter can not be released until the f
41. in the Automatic and Continuous autofocus modes With the ability to track acceleration in all three dimensions Predictive Focus Control makes it possible for the camera to calculate where your subject will be when the shutter opens 27 FOCUS Autofocus Modes Selecting the Autofocus Mode 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF 2 Turn the AF mode dial to the desired mode Automatic Autofocus A Designed to work well in almost any situation Automatic Autofocus is especially suited to moving subjects that stop suddenly Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus The camera will continue focusing while the subject is moving then lock focus when the subject is still 28 Continuous Autofocus C Use Continuous Autofocus when shooting sporting events or when you know the subject will be in constant motion Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter release button is pressed partway down The AF Illuminator p 34 does not operate in Continuous Autofocus mode The focus area is not displayed unless the AF button is pressed Single Shot Autofocus S Use Single shot AF when photographing non moving subjects or to lock focus on subjects outside the focus area Center your subject
42. is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product AN WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble Do not mix batteries of different types brands or ages Follow local regulations for battery disposal Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal Use caution accidents may occur when using this product near young children Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed the camera emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder CAUTION Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun Fire may occur if sunlight comes to focus on a flammable surface Replace the lens cap when the product is not being
43. lash is charged Push the flash down to turn it off Flash Signals The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the flash status when the shutter release button is pressed partway down FF Flash will fire when the shutter is released Flash is charged x z gt 42 Previous exposure was correct 22 Flash Range The range of the built in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below Make sure you are at least 1m 3 3 ft from your subject when using the built in flash ISO 100 1 0 4 3m 3 3 14 1 ft ISO 200 1 0 6 1m 3 3 20 0 ft ISO 400 1 0 8 6m 3 3 28 2 ft 1 0 3 4m 3 3 11 2 ft 1 0 4 8m 3 3 15 7 ft 1 0 6 8m 3 3 22 3 ft 1 0 3 0m 3 3 9 8 ft 1 0 4 2m 3 3 13 8 ft 1 0 6 m 3 3 19 7 ft 1 0 2 1m 3 3 6 9 ft 1 0 3 0m 3 3 9 8 ft 1 0 4 3m 3 3 14 1 ft z e lt oc ui a e S D lt m Lens Shadowing Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from the built in flash Lens shadowing appears as semi circular shaded area at the bottom horizontal or side vertical of your image Remove the lens hood before using the built in flash Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter
44. lash will provide 2 3 of the total exposure CAUTION E firing the flash will activate slow shutter sync p 64 if Cust 1 0 setting 2 is selected Custom 10 setting 1 is recommended 73 FLASH Wireless Remote Off Camera Cancelling Wireless Remote Flash Mode WI 74 1 Attach the accessory flash to the camera then turn the camera and flash on 2 Select another flash mode 3 Detach the accessory flash ADDITIONAL FEATURES a Li oc R lt m Lu ES E F4 O a A lt OTHER Eye Start Eye start automatically activates the camera s focus and exposure systems as you bring the camera to your eye 1 Slide the eye start switch to ON EYE START Oo 2 Turn the main switch to ON The grip sensor and data panel are activated Touching the grip sensor activates the eyepiece sensor Grip Sensor When an object is detected near the viewfinder the camera s systems are activated to set the focus and exposure as you frame your subject Autofocus and exposure systems shut down approx five seconds after eye or grip sensor contact is broken Infrared absorbing sunglasses gloves or dry Eyepiece Sensor hand may affect eye start operation Custom Function Notes Switch to setting 2 to activate the eyepiece sensor when the main switch is in the ON position p 95 ust i ra 76 OTHER Depth of
45. ment Display 6 Press the AE lock button at step 4 or 5 to display the metering mode flash compensation flash bracketing increment and exposure mode The flash compensation and bracketing increment are combined into a single value Metering Mode Display Hans 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern p 45 Aue Center Weighted Average p 47 SPat Spot p 46 Flash Compensation Bracketing Increment Display Lj Flash fired without compensation Flash didn t fire ip z S z 2 LL E 5 W Q 7 7 Press the adjust button again to return to data memory rc Rd 8 Turn either control dial to select data memory Zin or GFF then press the shutter release button partway down to enter the selection Press the shutter release button partway down twice to return to standard operation mode with data memory on 89 DATA MEMORY 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 Press the data memory 1 and adjust 2 buttons until Cir appears and blinks in the data panel 3 Press the data memory button again e Eir blinks while the data is being deleted The data panel returns to the standard display after the data in the film areas has been cleared Do not operate the camera while L1 r blinks in the data panel 90 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Us
46. nts depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial Flash can not be used with the PA and PS modes Built in and accessory flashes will not fire when the PA and PS modes are active PA and Ps modes can not be selected when D appears in the viewfinder f the shutter speed or aperture blink the required setting is not available Turn the control dial until the blinking stops Cancelling PA Ps Mode Wait until the displayed data disappears for the data panel or raise the built in flash 101 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 19 Control Dial Exchanged Control 1 Unchanged from Cust 18 2 Front and rear control dial functions exchanged Control dial tasking does not change for bracketing data memory and custom functions Cust 20 Flash Metering 1 4 Segment Flash Metering p 63 2 Average metering All flash metering segments are weighted evenly 3 Spot Metering Flash is metered by the segment corresponding to the currently selected Local Focus Area Do not recompose the image after locking focus Flash exposure is TTL metered by the segment used to lock focus Cust 21 Exposure Compensation Display 1 No display Exposure compensation value is not displayed in the data panel 2 Display Exposure compensation value is displayed in the data panel when the dial is operated Lower viewfinder indicators will disappear when the dial is operated 102 APPENDIX APPENDIX
47. ol Dial Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial Ps shutter speed PA aperture aperture aperture shutter speed shutter speed 3 Exposure Compensation Changes the tasking for the rear control dial to exposure compensation Tasking for the front control dial is the same as setting 1 The exposure compensation value is displayed in the meter index Exposure compensation dial must be set to 0 Compensation range is 3 EV for both 1 2 and 1 3 EV increments Lower viewfinder indicators will disappear when the rear control dial is operated Cust 18 2 Creative Program PA Ps Mode Operation After the AE system has been activated you can change the shutter speed or aperture selected by the camera Creative program remains active until the data panel display disappears Custom Function Notes Put i3 Refer to page 98 to change the data panel display duration While the aperture shutter speed are displayed in P mode Turn the front control dial to change the shutter speed Aperture is adjusted automatically Turn the rear control dial to change the aperture Shutter speed is adjusted automatically z 2 E O Z 2 LL E a O uu a 0 Exposure Control Dial Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial no function aperture shutter speed exposure compensation 100 The aperture and shutter speed change in 1 2 or 1 3 EV increme
48. on C d is always on 3 Turns Dial lock on and off Eyestart Cust 14 AF Area Display is always off Press and hold the AF button to display the focus area LEDs Pressing the lens focus hold button does not display the focus area LEDs Use when mounting the lens to a non coupling lens mount telescope microscope etc o 1 Focus Area LEDs display the active focus area for 0 1 sec after the Cust 16 Release Lock Lens focus locks f 9 1 Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached D 0 2 Focus Area LEDs display the active e appears blinks in the data panel when the shutter release button is pressed T J E focus area for 0 4 sec after the 2 Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached focus locks W fai 77 3 Local focus areas display only when the AF button is pressed Cust 17 AF Drive Speed 1 Speed priority 2 Silent drive Autofocus drive speed will be slower than setting 1 98 99 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Cust 18 Control Dial Taskin 1 Default operation Exposure Control Dial Tasking Mode Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial no function no function aperture aperture shutter speed shutter speed 2 Creative Program Creative program control Pa Ps lets you override the exposure settings selected by the camera in P mode A and S mode operation does not change Exposure Contr
49. ooting slides and other films with a low tolerance for exposure error This camera can expose a 3 5 or 7 frame brackets in increments of 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 0 EV Alarger bracketing increment is recommended when shooting negative film Manual M and aperture priority A mode exposures are bracketed by changing the shutter speed Shutter priority S mode exposures are bracketed by changing the aperture 1 Turn the drive mode lever to the desired bracketing mode S Single Frame Advance C Continuous Advance 2 Open the control panel then press the adjust button 3 Turn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 0 EV 4 Turn the rear control dial to set the size of the bracket 3 5 or 7 frames 58 5 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the settings br i appears in the data panel when single frame advance is selected 6 Compose and meter your subject then press the shutter release button all the way down to start the bracket Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series The exposure setting changes automatically Press the AE lock button when the shutter is released to bracket using the aperture in M Mode e Bracketing Notes Continuous Hold the shutter release button down until the series is finished Removing your finger from the shutter release button before the series is complete resets the camer
50. or saved by the user including Data Memory or Custom Functions may be lost during repair APPENDIX 111 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Lens Mount Viewfinder Magnification Focusing Screen Diopter Shutter Type Speeds Flash sync speed 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 112 35mm SLR with built in flash autoexposure AE and omni dimensional predictive autofocus AF Minolta A type bayonet mount Eye level fixed pentaprism 100 field of view 0 73X With a 50mm lens focused at infinity Spherical matte user interchangeable screens available 1 diopter Adjustment 3 1 Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type 30 sec 1 12000 sec bulb 1 300 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 3 beam 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 P A S M PA Ps available as a Custom Function TTL metering direct TTL metering for flash Ambient 14 segment honeycomb center weighted average spot 5 5 Flash 4 segment SPC 14 segment met
51. ppears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged The shutter speed is automatically set to 1 300 or slower 2 Turn the control dial to select the aperture Refer to the Flash Range table on page 23 to determine the range of the built in flash at the selected aperture If 300 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel the light level is too bright for the selected aperture Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash Push the built in flash down or turn the accessory flash off to cancel the flash 38 EXPOSURE S Mode In S mode Shutter Priority the camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement 1 Turn the exposure mode dial to S 2 Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed The shutter speed changes in 1 2 or 1 3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial See page 51 If the aperture display in the viewfinder and the data panel blinks the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens Turn the control dial until the blinking stops 39 EXPOSURE S Mode S mode Flash When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on it will fire each time a picture is taken Flash exposure is controlled by the camera s TTL automatic flash metering system 1 Raise the
52. r Data Panel Shutter speed display ISO mark Focus area ISO Data memory nis Aperture display indicator 84 90 Exposure compensation Bracketing Release priority indigator 92 Battery condition indicator 11 Cartridge mark Frame counter Film transport signals Viewfinder Local focus Spot focus areas 31 area 95 Spot metering Focus frame area 46 Frames remaining counter last 9 frames only AE lock indicator 48 Aperture display Shutter speed display Focus signals 19 Focus area indicator Wireless Remote flash indicator 70 74 Flash ready indicator 22 High speed sync indicator 66 Flash on indicator 22 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial to compensate the eyepiece for near or far sighted vision problems The adjustment range is from 3 to 1 diopters G E N G Before attaching the lens Look through the viewfinder at a well illuminated blank wall or clear blue sky e W lt 2 o Ww 9 SIARTED Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the focus frame appears sharpest N A ier A SRI TA Km une Farsighted users turn the dial SSS clockwise Nearsighted users turn the dial counter clockwise Use the upper eyelets if you want the camera to hang horizontally Use the side eyelets if you If additional correction is needed attach a Minolta Eyepiece want the
53. s ligi oH SOS 20 LA Se i D Il eG Focus is confirmed Continuous autofocus Focus is confirmed D Set the exposure mode dial to P Set the drive mode dial to single frame advance S Set the metering mode switch to y Continuous autofocus Lens focusing Shutter is locked Set focus mode switch to autofocus AF 5 Set the AF mode dial to automatic autofocus A Focus cannot be confirmed Shutter is locked ME Set the flash compensation dial to 0 Subject is too close or is one of the special focus situations 2 Set the exposure compensation dial to 0 N described on page 20 SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS FOCUS HOLD The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below Use focus hold when your subject is outside the When the focus signal blinks use focus hold p 21 or manual focus p 33 See focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to page 19 for an explanation of the focus signals confirm Use AF Lock p 32 to lock focus on moving subjects Focus hold does not operate when continuous autofocus mode p 29 is selected Use AF Lock If the subject within the focus frame is p23 very bright or low in contrast z o lt oc m Oo o o o lt a Py mE frame then press the shutter release button partway down appears in the viewfinder when focus is confirmed Focus
54. s Exposures are bracketed by controlling the flash output Alarger bracketing increment is recommended when shooting negative film Custom Function Notes 7 Compose your subject Switch to setting 2 to change the bracketing sequence to under exposures metered exposure over exposures p 97 rue 414 LUGE tt 8 When 4 appears in the viewfinder press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Mol Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series 1 Raise the built in flash or turn the p accessory flash on ee y 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the series is complete The bracket number is indicated in the data panel Turn the main switch to LOCK change the drive mode push the built in flash down or turn off the accessory flash to cancel the bracketed series Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series 2 Turn the drive mode lever to single frame S or continuous advance C bracketing mode The shutter release button must be pressed for each exposure in both single and continuous advance bracketing modes 3 Open the control panel then press the adjust button Flash Bracketing with PC Connected Flash Units 1 Set the camera to M mode p 41 4 Turn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 0EV 2 Press the AE lock button while releasing the shutter The exposure will be bracketed by chan
55. s before release button part way down to the shutter opens to reduce blur caused by camera vibration confirm the focus The red eye reduction flash mode is not effective when the 2 second self timer is The shutter will be released even if the focus is selected not confirmed Close the eyepiece shutter p 79 to prevent a bright light source behind the camera from interfering with the exposure 6 Press the shutter release button all 1 Place the camera on a tripod then turn i the way down to start the timer the drive mode lever to 9 iD 10 sec The self timer indicator on the front of the camera will blink slowly then blink rapidly just before the shutter releases Turn the main switch to LOCK or select another drive mode to cancel the 10 sec self timer E 2sec The mirror pops up when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down The shutter is released two seconds later The 2 second self timer cannot be cancelled 2 Open the control panel door and press the adjust button 3 Turn either control dial until the desired delay appears in the data panel 4 Press the shutter release button partway down to enter the selection 56 57 DRIVE Exposure Bracketing Exposure bracketing automatically exposes a series of frames with exposures above and below the metered exposure value Bracket your exposures when sh
56. ter rewind Camera setup for Mid Reload 92 Mid Reload Mid Reload decreases the chances of accidental double exposure when reloading a partially exposed roll of film Reloading a partially exposed roll increases the risk of film damage scratches caused by dust and grit G 8 A C W Open the control panel door then Turn either control dial until the Set custom function 3 to setting 3 Load the film p 15 The film is automatically advanced to frame 1 press and hold the adjust button until 1 blinks in the data panel ip z 2 S z 2 LL E 5 W Q 7p frame number you want to advance the film to blinks in the data panel Advance the film a minimum of two frames past the last exposed frame Press the adjust button The film is automatically advanced to the desired frame 93 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 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 previous roll s ISO 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 Cust 5 Release Lock Film 1 Release Lock Off 2 Release Lock On Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded or the back cover is open
57. trol surfaces shutter release button control 1 ipti a da dials grip switch etc for improved vertical Ww 7 operation i x Multiple power source capability has also been i Type G g Type S fa incorporated to extend the length of shooting sessions in between battery changes Q TEENI lt LEJI AD LS Type M Type ML 104 105 ACCESSORY INFORMATION This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage the camera and accessories 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 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 camera Others The following accessories are not compatible with this camera Control Grip CG 1000 Data Receiver DR 1000 Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory AngleFinder etc The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced be
58. ttached accessory flash is on it will fire each time the shutter is released The camera s TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure Make sure your subject is within the flash range p 23 Custom Function Notes Setting 2 PA Ps mode p 101 This mode lets you override the Lust iB exposure settings selected by the camera in P mode 36 EXPOSURE A Mode In A mode Aperture Priority you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the range of focus depth of field in an image C o o Press the depth of field button to confirm the range l of focus in your image p 77 Ile 1 Turn the exposure mode dial to A 2 Turn either control dial to select the aperture The aperture setting changes in 1 2 or 1 3 EV increments depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial See page 51 SPI If 12000 or 30 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel the required setting is beyond the camera s shutter speed range Turn the control dial until the blinking stops EXPOSURE A Mode A mode flash When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on it will fire each time the shutter is released The camera s TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure 1 Raise the built in flash 5 a
59. used the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations C This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATION DETAILED OPERATION APPENDIX 2 Table of Contents suss 2 Names of Parts aeee 4 ur ea 8 Diopter Adjustment 9 Loading Film eessssss 15 Taking Pictures in Full Auto 18 Focus Signals ssss 19 Special Focus Situations 20 Focus Hold ee 21 FOCUS Predictive Focus Control 27 Autofocus Modes ssssss 28 Wide Focus Area 30 Local Focus Area eeen 31 AP LOCK oit n asdi a aN 32 Manual Focus seeeee 33 AF Ill mitator oen 34 DRIVE Advance Mode sssesesee 54 Self Timer iie eee 56 Exposure Bracketing 58 Multiple Exposure 60 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3 ae e 76 Depth of Field Preview 77 Taking Time Exposures 78 Remote Release Terminal 80 PC Terminal ssssssssse 81 Data Panel llluminator
60. with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifica tions 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 digi tal 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 instruc tions 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease 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 Th
61. y to produce the desired results shutter release button all the way down to Exposure can be compensated in 1 2 or 1 3 EV increments using the take the first exposure exposure compensation function p 51 Tic appears in the data panel after the first exposure is taken 3 Take additional exposures as desired Additional exposures are counted only up to 19 but an unlimited number of exposures can be taken 4 Select another drive mode to cancel multiple exposure mode and advance the film to the next frame 60 61 FLASH FLASH Four Segment Flash Metering Four segment flash metering uses data from the focus sensors to control the output of the built in and or attached accessory flashes 4 Segment Flash Metering All four segments are used to meter the flash but Conventional Flash weighting is heaviest on the segment containing the active focus sensor Weighting varies with subject magnification and the distance between the subject and the background The TTL flash metering system determines the flash exposure of the area inside the selected focus area after the shutter has been released Average flash metering is set instead of 4 segment flash metering when the 2 second self timer or rear flash sync are selected or when the depth of field preview button is held when the shutter is released Maxxum Program Flash 5400HS Note When used with the 5400HS a preflash

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