Konica Minolta 30 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Press the flash mode button until 4 appears in the data panel 43 FLASH CANCEL Use flash cancel when you are photographing twilight scenes or distant subjects beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance of existing light Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled Use of a tripod is recommended S ie es ach 44 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Subject Program Selection lets you tailor the camera s fully automatic operation to suit the subject AUTO Auto Mode The camera s standard point and shoot mode Optimizes the camera s settings for close up XB Close up Mode photography p 46 Optimizes the camera s settings for portrait situations p 48 Provides a balanced exposure for night portraits p 50 R The camera s settings are optimized for landscape and Landscape Night Scene Mode scenic photographs during the day or night p 52 Portrait Mode Bg Night Portrait Mode b 45 CLOSE UP MODE Close up mode lets you take pictures of small objects such as flowers or models to a maximum subject magnification of 1 4 3 life size on the film Autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction is initially set but any flash mode can be selected E 1 Press the subject program selector until the pointer blinks below amp Two seconds after close up mode2. ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown INSTALLING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Your camera uses one 3 volt CR 2 battery to supply power Each time the main switch is turned on a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate for all camera operations the power status of the batteries Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and battery before opening the battery chamber cover a cat 95 22 TE 2L So 1 Using a coin open the battery chamber door as f shown gt m Power is sufficient Power is sufficient but Replace the battery The Pte for all camera ope the battery will have to shutter will lock until the 2 Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by rations be replaced soon battery is replaced the and marks 3 Snap the battery chamber door shut m display appears replace ii td or d e li T After installing a new battery will blink in the data o save power your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more than three minutes To restore power close and open the front cover anel Reset the date and time see p 55 P e Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting 21 22 BASIC OPERATION LOADING FILM Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras Your camera s automatic transport system loads the film sets the film speed and advances
3. PQI Print Quality Improvement The lab will compensate or not compensate printing according to the data recorded on the magnetic data strips Film is returned in the cartridge To keep the film dust free and aid in organization film is returned in its original film cassette The VEI will be set to M to prevent accidental loading Index Print An index print showing a numbered image of each frame is included with your returned order Reprints Images are always captured in the H format High Vision You can select any of the three formats when ordering reprints 73 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA Cleaning Keep the AF and AE windows clean or the focus and or exposure may not be accurate If the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean with a soft clean dry cloth 2 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 lens surface with your fingers Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera Before Important Events Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction 74 Storage When storing the camera for extended periods of time please follow these guidelines Store the camera in
4. Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly 5 Press the select button to make the next digit blink change its value using the adjust button frs S ME a a ul emis 5 aLi 5 AUTO 6 Press the select button to make the language code blink fur WP G ard eio e5 JIN fur S Cd a 7 Press the adjust button to change the language code 8 When the title information is correct press the title button 61 IMPRINTING THE FRAME TITLE Before taking the picture ro CP G 1 Press the title button to display the code for the title you want Each press of the title button changes the title code to the next selection SEL TELA A ET ADJ DATE Tm W e Yao QLI 2 Take the picture The magnetic data is written and the selection is canceled for the next frame 62 IMPRINTING THE FILMSTRIP T TLE An additional title for the entire roll of film can be selected Both the filmstrip title and the frame title will be printed on the back of the print After the film has been rewound and blinks in the data anel Sect P AL EIA 1 Press the title button to display the desired filmstrip SEL TI d title Q Each press of the title button changes the title code to the next Q selection 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to set the title The camera advances to write the IX data on the film s leader then rewinds the film 3 When blinks
5. spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up 10 FILM CASSETTE WARNING The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically Do not place the cartridge on or near anything that creates a magnetic field such as a television or stereo speakers CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators in the data panel blink or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with fresh batteries remove and reinsert the batteries If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 11 NAMES OF PARTS Camera Body For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis Shutter release button p A eller Front cover B CES IX DATE VEG 3 e Lens Metering window 12 Autofocus window Viewfinder window my Flash p 39 Remote control receiver p 67 Do not touch Viewfinder Format selector switch o S Zoom lever W e button S A Battery cover Self timer Remote e Manual rewind button p 37 control button Tripod socket Subject program select button p 45 Film chamber 13 NAMES OF PARTS CONT Data Panel Portrait mode indicator p 48 Night portrait mode indicator p 50 Close u
6. Do not recharge short disassemble or subject to high temperatures D p PPP FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CONT N WARNING Observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products N CAUTION AN If caution is not used the following accidents or others may occur Flash fired near the eyes Strap wound around the neck Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals especially infants and young children Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual gt If the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use repairs are required Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside Do not disassemble Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when the camera is touched SPLASHPROOF NOTES THIS CAMERA IS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT RAIN OR SNOW Do not place the camera under running water or immerse Please Note 1 When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain keep the camera protected from the rain 2 The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant D
7. a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals For very long periods place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent Before using after prolonged storage always check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly Questions and Service If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the C requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity 75 TECHNICAL DETAILS Camera Type Lens Focusing Range Film Speed Setting Metering Range ISO 200 Flash Range ISO 200 Battery Viewfinder 76 IX240 Lens Shutter Type 30 90mm 1 3 6 10 3 power zoom lens equivalent to 38 to 113mm in the 135 system 4 element 4 group construction including 2 two sided aspheric ele ments Maximum magnification 1 4 3X Close up mode focal length 75mm C H Wide Tele 0 5m 0 6m e Close up 0 4m ee P Wide Tele 0 5m 0 8m Close up 0 7m ee Automatic setting for DX coded films ISO 25 3200 Wide EV 3 0 EV 17 Tele EV 3 7 EV 17 Wide 0 5 7 9m 1 6 2
8. in the data panel again press the film chamber release and remove the film Set the filmstrip title before removing the film e Once a filmstrip title is set it can not be changed or canceled using the camera 63 SELF TIMER The self timer delays release of the shutter for 3 Press the shutter release button all the way approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter down release button 9 will blink in the data panel during countdown If the flash is on when the shutter is released the flash will fire three short bursts before the shutter is released or the red eye reduction burst is fired To cancel the self timer press the self timer remote control button or turn the camera off The self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter releases Do not press the shutter release button while standing in front of the camera 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press the self timer remote control button until appears in the data panel 2 Center your subject in the focus frame 64 65 CONTINUOUS DRIVE MODE In this mode the camera will release the shutter and advance the film as long as the REMOTE CONTROL MODE OPTIONAL The IR Remote Control RC 3 not included allows remote camera operation up to 6m shutter release button is held down 19 7 ft away The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light
9. picture When a very bright or low Er 3 contrast area fills the focus x SY frame lt gt me When your subject is near Pa a very bright object or AS area The green focus lamp will blink slowly to warn you that focus may not be accurate The green focus lamp may glow but the focus may not be accurate EYE 1 When two subjects overlap in the focus frame When a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines fills the focus The green focus lamp will glow and the closer of the two subjects will be in focus The green focus lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock 33 FOCUS HOLD Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus Use focus hold to ensure accurate focusing 2 Press and hold the shutter release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows 1 Center your subject in the focus frame 3 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture C J Lift your finger from the shutter release button to cancel focus hold 34 35 REWINDING THE FILM AUTOMATIC Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure 1 Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette The frame counter will count down during rewind 0 will appe
10. the film after each exposure The film chamber will not open unless it is empty or the film is completely rewound DEP Double Exposure Prevention prevents the camera from accepting exposed film Visual Exposure Indicators The current VEI has a white indicator behind it VEI MEANING O UNEXPOSED D PARTIALLY EXPOSED X EXPOSED Q PROCESSED This camera will only load film with the amp mark current 23 LOADING FILM CONT 1 Open the front cover to turn the camera on Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off e f film is loaded with the camera off all indicators in the data panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is displayed 2 Turn the camera upside down and press the film chamber release The film chamber door will open partway Before opening the film chamber wipe any dirt or moisture off the camera 3 Open the film chamber door and insert the cassette into the film chamber 4 Close the film chamber door ab ic ce The camera will display the cartridge mark and the film speed in the data panel then advance the film to the first Ga frame The frame counter will show the number of frames remaining on the roll After the film is loaded pressing the film chamber release button will display the exposure number and the film speed in the data panel 3 AUTO 25 FULL AUTO OPERATION 1 Open the front cover to turn the c
11. will fire to determine focus distance f the orange flash lamp blinks quickly the flash is not charged Press the shutter with a slow steady squeeze never a quick jab 28 29 After use close the front cover part way until the lens retracts then close completely Do not obstruct the lens barrel 4 Center your subject in the focus frame 2 FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS The green focus lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the focus distance indicated below Focal Length 30 60 mm 60 90 mm Print Format All C or H P Focus Distance 0 5m e 1 6 ft ce 0 6m e 2 0 ft es 0 8m 2 6 ft ec If the camera can not determine the focus distance the green focus lamp will blink slowly and the picture may not be in focus 30 When your subject is closer than 1 5m 4 9 ft 2 0m 6 6 ft in Panorama format compose your picture within the close framing guides using focus hold if necessary see p 34 For close up photography see page 46 Not Correct SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some scenes or subjects like the examples below are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to When the focus will not lock focus hold p 34 on another object the same distance from you as your main subject recompose then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the
12. 5 9 ft Tele 0 6 2 7m 2 0 8 9 ft Close up 0 4 3 2m One CR 2 3V Lithium battery Battery condition indication 3 stage indication Battery performance approx 12 rolls based on Minolta s standard test method using 25 exposure rolls with the flash on for 5096 of the exposures Magnification 0 44X 1 19X Field of View H format 8596 for subject at 3m Eyepoint 27mm Dimensions Weight 117 5 x 65 x 48 5 mm 4 63 x 2 56 x 1 91 in 240g 8 46 oz without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 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 com
13. MINSLIA ves 50 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL L9 Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 30 The Vectis 30 is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta s new line of Advanced Photo System M cameras Your camera features drop in loading a 30 90mm zoom lens and splashproof construction In addition to providing built in protection for the camera s optics the Vectis 30 s front cover provides a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion This manual is 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 this manual thoroughly Advanced Photo System is a trademark of the five system developing companies Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film This new film features drop in loading to make loading your camera simple the first time every time Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed partially exposed exposed or processed Partially Q Unexposed D Exposed Exposed B Processed New print formats A Classic C print wider H print and panorama P print C E formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras New processing In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected certif
14. amera on If O and the film transport signals blink in the data panel press the film H chamber release and remove the film The camera is set for fully automatic operation and the flash Ozu Y will fire automatically when necessary If the film s current VEI is 3 insert a new roll of film If a partially exposed roll of film was loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed from to 3 If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed from W to 3 If the film s current VEI is remove the film remove and reinsert the battery then reload the film If the film will not load contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility 2 Select the print format The viewfinder will change to match your selection Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do not cover the flash If you are taking a vertically framed picture turn the camera so the flash is on top Continued on the following page 27 26 FULL AUTO OPERATION CONT 3 Looking through the viewfinder frame the subject as desired Press W on the zoom lever to zoom out Press T on the zoom lever to zoom in 5 When the green focus lamp glows press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture then press the shutter release button partway down In low light conditions the AF illuminator flash
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16. ar in the frame counter and O will blink when the film is rewound 2 Turn the camera upside down and press the film chamber release button to open the film chamber door 3 Open the film chamber door and remove the film The film s VEI indicator will be 3 REWINDING THE FILM MANUAL il c Use manual rewind when you want to switch to a different type or speed of film before the current roll is finished 1 Gently press the manual rewind button using a pen or similar object 2 Follow steps 1 3 from automatic rewind 37 PROCESSING For best results take your film to a Certified Advanced Photo ertificd System photofinisher displaying this symbol see p 72 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH V Service When you turn the camera on the built in flash is set to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever mode was used last The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low or your subject is backlit 38 39 FLASH LAMP FLASH RANGE Flash Range Flash Lamp When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly the flash is charging Wait until it glows steadily then take the picture The flash takes approximately six seconds to charge When the orange flash lamp blinks slowly your scene is too dark for a hand held picture Use the flash or place your camera on a tripod SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Besides autoflash mode avro autoflash wi
17. h will not fire 3 Lift your finger from the shutter release button and recompose your picture 4 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press or 2s The focus will stay locked until the focus is reset remote control mode is canceled or the camera is turned off 69 REMOTE CONTROL MODE OPTIONAL CONT Changing the Battery The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery CR2032 When pressing the remote control buttons does not release the shutter the battery must be replaced The supplied battery should be sufficient for approximately ten years of operation 1 Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery 2 Insert a new battery into the battery chamber with its plus side up 3 Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control APPENDIX 71 LAB SERVICES To receive the best possible prints take your film to a photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System logo Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines Certified PRESSED hotofinishi Photfnishing Certified photolabs will be able to provide the following services 1 CHP Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken 2 Date and Title Imprinting The date time and selected title are printed on the back of the picture in the chosen format 72 3
18. i To save power the camera automatically shuts down if the remote control is not operated for BEL TITLE uu 1 Press the self timer remote control button until more than eight minutes NW N S ud 3i appears in the data panel D O 5 adre a2 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down and hold 59 J Y i The camera will release the shutter and advance the film GE Ge Kk 1 Place the camera on a tripod and press the self timer remote control button until e appears in the data panel as long as the shutter release button is held down When taking flash pictures the shutter will release after the flash has charged To cancel the continuous drive mode press the self timer remote control button until S disappears from the data panel or turn the camera off Continued on the following page 66 67 REMOTE CONTROL MODE OPTIONAL CONT 2 Compose your picture Focus Hold in Remote Control Mode 1 Set the camera to the remote control mode 2 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows 3 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press or 2s If you press the release button marked with e the flash will fire once before the picture is be taken If you press the delay button 2s the flash will fire four times before the picture is taken e f flash cancel is selected the flas
19. ied photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print To order reprints simply choose the images you want from the index print No more searching through negatives to find the right frame TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPERANDSAFEUSE 4 NAMESOFPARIS 12 GUICKOPERATION 16 GETTING STARTED AttachingtheStrap 19 Installing the Battery 20 Checking the Battery Power 21 BASIC OPERATION Loading Film sesser 23 Full AutoOperation 27 ForCloserSubjecis 30 Special Focusing Situations 32 Focus Hold e 34 Rewinding the Film 36 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH Flash Lamp Flash Range 40 Selecting the Flash Mode 41 Red eye Reduction 42 Manual fillFlash 43 Flash Gahcel cin ee ees 44 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION APPENDIX Close upMode 46 labSeNices 72 PortratMode 48 CarngForYourCamera 74 NightPortratMode 50 Technical Deta
20. ils 76 Landscape Night View Mode 52 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Datelmprinting nn 54 Title Imprinting eese 58 Selfetilmier i ene al aaa 64 Continuous drive mode 66 Remote control optional 67 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE STANDARD SYMBOLS Various symbols are used in the instruction manual to promote proper and safe use of this product Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the instruction manual EXAMPLES The outer triangle is for warning The symbol inside illustrates what is being warned against The example at left means beware of extreme heat The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition don t do The symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited The example at left means do not disassemble SAFETY CAUTIONS Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product N WARNING Do not touch the flashtube during operation it may become hot when the flash fires Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses at one point Batteries may explode due to improper use Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries Do not install the polarity reversed Do not use batteries with visible damage
21. is no longer possible After taking the picture the camera returns to Auto mode 48 49 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE In Night Portrait mode the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you 2 Place the subject within the focus frame and can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night press the shutter release button all the way The flash is set to manual fill flash Press the flash mode button to set or cancel red eye down reduction The shutter speed will most likely be slow Use of a tripod is recommended After taking the picture the camera returns to Auto 1 Press the subject program selector until the pointer de er EYE is under Pg es D 35 N29 E p lt esi e Sy D EHC 50 51 LANDSCAPE NIGHT VIEW MODE In this mode the focus is set to infinity to ensure sharp focus on landscapes and other distant subjects Flash cancel is set and cannot be changed 1 Press the subject program selector until the pointer muara Don d 95 i Pe 2 Align your subject within the focus frame and press the shutter release all the way down to take the picture The shutter speed will most likely be slow Use of a tripod is recommended After taking the picture the camera returns to Auto mode 52 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 53 DATE IMPRINTING Your camera records date and time information on the film s magnetic strip that certified Setting
22. is selected the pointer will stop blinking and the lens will zoom to 75mm and lock ENES lt 6 1225 mem 2 Place the subject within the focus frame and press t the shutter release button all the way down When the green focus lamp blinks slowly the focus will be set to 0 4 m 1 3 ft 46 Correct In C and H formats the minimum autofocus distance is 0 4m 1 3 ft 0 7m 2 3 ft in the P format When your subject is closer than 1 5 m 4 9 ft 2 0 m 6 6 ft for the P format compose your picture within the close framing guides using focus hold if necessary 7 After taking the picture the camera returns to Auto mode A Not Correct PORTRAIT MODE In Portrait mode the lens automatically zooms to provide suitable framing for portraits when you press the shutter release button partway down Autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction is initially set but any flash mode can be selected 2 Center your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter release partway down The lens will zoom to provide suitable framing for a portrait When the green focus lamp blinks slowly the lens will not zoom automatically and focus may not be accurate 1 Press the subject program selector until the pointer 3 Wait for the lens to zoom then press the shutter is under Si release button all the way down If you manually zoom the lens after selecting the Portrait mode return to autozoom
23. munications 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 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Minolta Co Ltd Minolta GmbH Minolta France S A Minolta UK Limited Minolta Austria Ges m b H Minolta Camera Benelux B V Belgium Branch Minolta Schweiz AG Minolta Svenska AB Finland Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc Head Office Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 9222 2207 31 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 Japan Kurt Fischer Strasse 50 D 22923 Ahrensburg Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France Rooksley Park Precedent Drive Rooksley Milton Keynes MK13 8HF Engl
24. p mode Title mark indicator p 46 mele HUN Dude Title button _ MEN Title Date time Focal length ms Ala Y a MN film speed indicator SEL RR RK zi Subject program pointer Select button Q BB 48 88mmcr Film speed mark ADS DATE le eyi EE Focal length mark Ajust Button D Onhop UICE 1 Frame counter Date button NORTE Film transport signals Flash mode indicator p 41 Battery condition indicator p 21 Continuous drive indicator p 66 Film cartridge mark Self timer indicator p 64 Remote control indicator p 67 Only the necessary indicators will appear in the data panel 14 Viewfinder Close framing guides p 31 3 Focus frame Focus lamp green lamp on focus OK m special focus situation Slow blinking see p 32 fast blinking too close Flash lamp orange on flash charged slow blinking use flash or tripod fast blinking flash charging 15 QUICK OPERATION pra 1 Insert the battery 2 Open the front cover 3 Select the print format 4 Frame the subject as 5 Center your subjectin 6 Press the shutter p 20 then insert the film p 27 desired p 28 the focus frame p 28 release button all the p 24 c W way down to take the 00 00 picture p 29 00 f T EA GETTING STARTED
25. ry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers When inserting or removing film or batteries keep your hands dry 3 Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water blowing sand or dust can enter the camera 4 This camera is not sandproof do not place the camera directly on the ground Remove moisture from the camera especially salt water and spilled liquids containing sugar If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged contact the nearest Minolta Service Facility to have them replaced Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly Clean the rubber seals before closing covers The IR Remote Control RC 3 is not splashproof OPERATING CONDITIONS OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS This camera is designed for use from 10 to 40 C 14 to 104 F Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car At colder temperatures the data panel response time will be slow At higher temperatures the display will temporarily darken but will restore when the temperature normalizes Never subject the camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag When photographing in cold weather we recommend that you keep the camera and
26. th red eye reduction ro manual fill flash 5 or flash cancel amp can be selected The range of the built in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length you are using To ensure proper exposure make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range Film speed Focal Length ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Press the flash mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel Flash modes remain selected after you take the picture 30mm 0 5 5 5m 1 6 18 0 ft 0 5 7 9m 1 6 25 9 ft 0 5 11 1m 1 6 36 4 ft 90mm 0 6 1 9m 2 0 6 2 ft 0 6 2 7m 2 0 10 5 ft 0 6 3 8m 2 0 12 5 ft In close up mode the minimum flash distance is 0 4m 40 41 RED EYE REDUCTION Use the built in flash s red eye reduction mode to reduce the red eye effect when photographing people or animals at night or in low light situations The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main flash burst to reduce the red eye effect S O gs i225 Press the flash mode button until 5 gt appears in J DATE the data panel O G 2o acd Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few short bursts just before the picture is taken veo O B i 42 MANUAL FILL FLASH The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting Use manual fill flash to illuminate a backlit subject or reduce harsh shadows on your subject s face
27. the Date and Time photofinishers can imprint in the front and back of your photographs This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029 Some labs can not imprint date and or time information on the front of your photographs See your photofinisher for a full description of available services 1 Press the date button to display the date EA a Y vee Imprinting the Date or Time Before taking the picture 55 ie eS Press the date button until the data panel displays the 5 0 l a format you want to see on the print The sequence is as follows 2 Press the select button until the item you want 951225 M30 TAN to adjust blinks DATE TIME no display Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink ll The seguence is When is displayed in the data panel no data will be printed on the front of the print year gt month gt date gt hour gt minute gt stops blinking but the date and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of the print Continued on the following page 54 55 DATE IMPRINTING CONT item Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct 5 Press the date button to set the updated information 56 3 Press the adjust button to change the blinking Changing the Date Time Format 1 Press
28. the date button to display the date 2 Press and hold the select button until all items in the date display blink 3 Press the adjust button to change the display format The format sequences as follows 361225 i556 25 i256 4 Press the date button to set the chosen format 57 TITLE IMPRINTING Three titles from the title list can be preset for use while taking pictures Any one of the Preselecting Titles three preselected titles can be selected before the picture is taken When selected the title Three title codes have been set into memory You can change one or all three title codes at will be recorded on the film s magnetic data strip At certified Advanced Photo System labs any time the selected title will be printed on the back of the print 1 Select the code for the title you want from the title list Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages See your 2 Pr 3 S the title button to display the title code you photofinisher for details puro CN ead a S3 p ay y SEL TITLE Q C ADJ DATE 077 O want to change it Titles are displayed in the data panel as a title code Please refer to ato Ott the Title List for the titles available with this camera 3 Press the select button the first digit of the title code number will blink Continued on the following page 58 59 TITLE IMPRINTING CONT 4 Press the adjust button to change its value
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