Konica Minolta 115 Camera Accessories User Manual
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1. Strap eyelet 56 Viewfinder J p aeae release 17 Ready lamp 27 EU c gt Film window Back cover 17 Continued on next page 11 NAME OF PARTS DATA PANEL Only the necessary indicators will appear on the data panel Date Time display Self timer indicator 48 Quartz date model only 50 Battery condition indicator 16 Tonni D EB d Frame counter 19 iE B E EIE Ba A E e QHA Hr A Film transport signals 19 Flash mode indicators 36 Cartridge mark 20 4 Autoflash 4 Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash amp Flash cancel 4 Auto depth eg Night Portrait with red eye reduction Landscape Night view 12 VIEWFINDER Close framing guide 33 Ready lamp green 27 With the shutter release button pressed partway down On Focus locked Off Flash charging Blinks quickly Subject is too close Blinks slowly Camera shake warning Focus frame 27 13 INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3 volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery 1 Open the battery chamber door by sliding the battery chamber release in the direction indicated kal Quartz date model The date and time must be reset p 50 When changing batteries make sure the main switch is off 2 Insert the battery matching the positive terminal mark inside the battery chamber door then click the door closed 152. BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR LOADING THE FILM Each time the camera is turned on a symbol will appear on the data panel to lt j 1 Slide the back cover release indicate the power status of the battery down to open the back cover r 01315 Briefly appears Power is sufficient for ir Q j all camera operations N 4 013185 P KC Power is sufficient but the battery must AUTO e be replaced soon If the back cover does not open turn the main switch off and on to N LS release the film chamber lock 7T Replace the battery The shutter will Use only 35mm DX coded film rated between ISO 25 and 3200 di lock until the battery is replaced Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film Winding problems may occur ISO 400 film is recommended for best results Always load and unload film in subdued light 16 Continued on next page 17 LOADING THE FILM 2 Place the film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the film leader to the FILM TIP mark making sure it lays flat l m Ti exe If the film tip extends beyond the index mark push the excess film back into the cartridge 18 3 Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame and a_i appears on the data panel If the film has been loaded improperly a 8 will blink on the data panel and the shutter will remain locked Open the back cover and repeat the lo
3. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes It may damage eyesight Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner to clean the product The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire f the product emits a strange odor heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE A CAUTION Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat fire explosion or leaking battery fluid If batteries are leaking discontinue use of the product The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto power off function is activated Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects
4. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Continued on next page 7 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to a
5. button again to return to normal winding speed SILEnt appears on the data panel to indicate the silent rewind mode The mode will remain selected for rewinding the next time Rewinding in this mode takes longer than normal rewinding 22 23 FULL AUTO OPERATION 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera on Auto Power Off To conserve power the camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for more than 8 minutes BASIC OPERATION ll Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel 2 Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do not cover the flash lens or AF windows As shown for vertically framed pictures turn the camera so the flash is on top Continued on next page 25 FULL AUTO OPERATION 3 Look through the viewfinder 4 Place the focus frame on the subject j and push the zoom lever T to and press the shutter release button t CD zoom in or W to zoom out l y partway down gs o gt Ready Lamp The ready lamp will light to indicate the status of the camera 4 T elephoto zoom in On Focus locked Off Flash charging W ide angle zoom out Blinks quickly Subject is too close T Blinks slowly Camera shake warning 26 Continued on next page 27 FULL AUTO OPERATION TIU 5 When the green ready lamp E z glows press the shutter release Y button al
6. MINSLIA The essentials of imaging www minolta com zoom ITO RIVA ZOOM 5 S E INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Contents iain eee ens 2 ADVANCED OPERATION Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product For Proper and Safe Use 3 Selecting Functions in the Flash Mode 36 Flash Range T AN WARNING GETTING STARTED amp Autoflash Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat Name of Parts 10 x2 Autoflash with Red eye Reduction 40 or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore Inserting the Battery 14 oP illflash dents nitentes the following warnings Battery Condition Indicator 16 Flash cancel Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual Loading the Film 17 m Auto depth e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Rewinding the Film 20 e Night Portrait Do not use batteries which show wear or damage 4 Landscape Night View 47 Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture BASIC OPERATION Baleus oe erm 48 i batten Full auto Operation 25 Por Owners oi the Gite dale Modei c0 Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemb
7. SF 02201 Espoo Finland Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A 11150 Hope Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A 369 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H5 Canada 230 3771 Jacombs Road Richmond B C VeV 2L9 Canada Room 208 2 F Eastern Center 1065 King s Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China 2001 Minolta Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and Universal Copyright Convention Printed in Malaysia
8. ading procedure 5 Once the film is loaded the back cover will lock preventing accidental opening until the film is rewound film chamber lock 19 REWINDING THE FILM Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken ll Do not open the back cover until the rewind motor stops Never use force When q blinks on the data panel open the Ca back cover and remove the film ZN If the rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound all the indicators will blink Remove and insert the battery or press the manual rewind button If the back cover does not open turn the main switch off and on to release the film chamber lock Although more pictures than specified on the roll may be taken the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cassette When you want to rewind quietly silent rewind push the manual rewind button while the film is rewinding p 23 Continued on next page 21 REWINDING THE FILM CMANUAL REWIND SILENT REWIND To rewind before the end of the roll turn the camera on This camera has a silent rewind function to minimize the noise of film J and gently press the manual rewind bottun using the rewinding Use the silent rewind mode when the rewinding noise would be button key on the strap distracting such as during a wedding ceremony Press the manual rewind button while the film is rewinding Press the
9. d 1 Press the main switch to turn REM DATE ON OFF the camera off 2 Press the date button to display the date 3 Press and hold the select button until all items on the date display blink rj 4 Press the adjust button to change the display format Gi 3 55 350i 15 301 YMD MDY DMY to 5 Press the select button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information The set date appears on the data panel and disappears after 5 seconds 55 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the strap as shown APPENDIX BUTTON KEY The button key is included on the strap Use the key to push the manual rewind button p 22 56 CARE AND STORAGE 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 be restored 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 a cold environment into a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag 58 When
10. e time display is blinking or is displayed on the data Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame panel date time information will not be imprinted The date time sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have a data print information needs to be reset p 52 51 the blinking item FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL e 3 Press the adjust button to change SETTING THE DATE OR TIME This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera off then press the date button to display the date 2 Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks The next item will blink each time the select button is pressed 2 f DA E ON OFF Nw L o NL LU 5 gt ig gt n gS YEAR MONTH DATE t J P stops 4 ene e Dnm blinking EE sig MINUTES HOURS Data continues changing as long as the button is held down 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items on the date and time display are correct 5 Press the select button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information The set date appears on the data panel and disappears after 5 seconds ED The date and time must be reset each time the batteries are replaced 53 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL C CHANGING THE FORMAT The order of year month day can be change
11. following mode can be selected to Night portrait p 46 i a Landscape Night View p 47 A Autoflash p 39 AE Autoflash with red eye reduction p 40 The autoflash and the autoflash with red eye reduction will remain selected after you turn the camera off When you turn the camera off the fill flash the flash cancel the auto depth Fill flash p 42 the night portrait the landscape the night view will be reset to the autoflash or the autoflash with red eye reduction whichever was used last 36 37 FLASH RANGE o AUTOFLASH The range of the built in flash depends on the film speed and focal length you The flash will fire automatically in low light are using To ensure proper exposure make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range Press the flash mode button until amp appears on the data panel then take the picture Focal length 37 5mm 115mm EE ZUEEN 5 Film speed W ide angle T elephoto ts 9 0 6 5 1m 0 55 2 1m ISO100 2 0 16 7ft 1 8 6 9ft 0 6 10 2m 0 55 4 3m P The flash will not fire in back lit situations Use of the fill flash is ISO400 2 033 511 1 8 14 1ft recommended i Ul j K e When the green ready lamp is off the flash is charging Wait until it glows These distances are recommended with color negative film then take the picture 39 38 44 AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION Press the flas
12. h mode button until Use the reduction mode to reduce the red eye effect when photographing people or animals in low light situations The red eye reduction lamp will blink appears on the data panel then take the picture three times before the main flash will fire LN 315 5 Warn your subject not to move while the lamp is blinking just before the picture is taken 41 40 FILL FLASH The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting Use the fill flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject s face Also the use in back lit situations is recommended Press the flash mode button until 5 appears on the data panel then take the picture FLASH CANCEL The flash will not fire in this mode Use the flash cancel when you want to photograph subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance of the existing light Press the flash mode button until amp appears on the data panel then take the picture 35 g Shutter speed may be slow and the use of a tripod is recommended 43 Zoa AUTO DEPTH The auto depth is used for taking pictures with The flash will fire automatically in low light both foreground subjects and background subjects f the autoflash with red eye reduction was chosen previously the auto in sharp focus Use this mode when taking portraits depth mode wil
13. ke sure it is functioning properly 60 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 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 CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators on the data panel blink or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with a fresh battery remove and reinsert the battery If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 61 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Lens 35mm lens shutter camera 37 5 115mm f 5 4 10 9 lens 6 element 6 group construction Focusing Range W 0 6m e 2 0 e Film Speed Metering Range ISO 100 Shutter Speed Flash Range ISO 100 62 T 0 55m 1 8 e Settings Automatic for DX coded film Non DX coded film seto to ISO100 Range ISO 25 to 3200 Wide Ev 3 16 Tele Ev 3 7 16 10 1 390 sec Wide 0 6 5 1m 2 0 15 2 ft Tele 0 55 2 1m 2 8 6 6 ft Battery Viewfinder Dimensions Weight One 3 volt CR123A lithium battery Battery condition indication 3 stage indication Battery perfor
14. l also use the red eye reduction a cmd where the surrounding landscape is also important Sharpness of the background depends on brightness and focal length The brighter the light and the shorter the focal length the sharper the background For optimum results use wide angle to normal focal lengths The effect may not be apparent at the telephoto setting Press the flash mode button until dro appears on the data panel then take the picture a 45 subjects not to move Press the flash mode button until e appears on the data panel then take the picture The fill flash with red eye reduction will be set eS Fe Shutter speed will be slow Use of a tripod is recommended and warn your The flash will not fire in this mode and the focus is set to infinity It can be used to photograph landscapes night scenery and other distant subjects rm NIGHT PORTRAIT A LANDSCAPE NIGHT VIEW In the night portrait mode the camera balances the flash and existing light exposures so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night Press the flash mode button until a appears on the data panel then take the picture gt e Shutter speed will be slow Use of the tripod is recommended Use this mode especially when photographing landscapes through windows 47 X SELF TIMER The self timer delays release of
15. l the way down to take the picture Press the shutter release button with slow steady pressure The film automatically advances to the WOOF 9 next frame After use press the main switch to turn the camera off The flash will fire automatically in low light p 39 FOCUS LOCK Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus Use focus lock to ensure accurate focusing 1 Place the focus frame on your subject Continued on next page 29 FOCUS LOCK FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS 2 Press and hold the shutter release When taking a picture with the subject closer than 1 5m 4 9ft the viewfinder button partway down until the green image and the actual film image will be different The difference increases as the ready lamp glows indicating subject becomes closer or especially when using the telephoto setting At the focus lock closest range at the telephoto settings the top of the actual film image is located j below the close framing guide Viewfinder Close framing guide 3 Without lifting your finger recompose M AS the picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The focus lock is canceled when your finger release the shutter button NUN 30 Continued on next page 31 FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS 32 f the green ready lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter locks the subject is too close Be sure your camera t
16. le batteries Focie Loue a ce aSa 29 Aant C St i 5B Do not store batteries near or in metallic products For Close Subjects 34 AC NINJ ME OPA OMAR estes Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye Special Focusing Situations 34 APPENDIX immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If Care and Storage oe 58 fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area Technical Specifications 62 thoroughly with water FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 4 Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short circuiting during disposal always follow local regulations for battery disposal Do not disassemble this product Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior especially the flash unit is exposed The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts
17. mance approx 12 rolls based on Minolta s standard test method using 24 exposure rolls with flash for 50 of the exposures Magnification 0 4X 1 09X Field of View 86 subject at 3m Eye relief 15 9mm from the viewfinder frame 112 x 60 x 39mm 5 1x2 7x1 5 in 205g 7 20z without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 63 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta Europe GmbH Reparatur Repair Minolta France S A Minolta UK Limited Minolta Austria Ges m b H Minolta Camera Benelux B V Belgian Branch Minolta Schweiz AG Minolta Svenska AB Finnish Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc Head Office Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 9222 2470 21 MM A101 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Minoltaring 11 D 30855 Langenhagen Germany Senator Helmken Strasse 1 D 28197 Bremen Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Prins Boudewijnlaan 1 B 2550 Kontich Belgium Riedstrasse 6 CH 8953 Dietikon Switzerland Albygatan 114 S 171 54 Solna Sweden Niittykatu 6 PL 37
18. n outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera Your new camera is with functions which will suit your every photographic need Before using your new camera please take the time to read through this instruction manual for important information on the use and care of your camera ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL important user notices e supplimentary user information NAME OF PARTS BODY For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis Meter window Viewfinder window AF windows Flash 36 Self timer o am Red eye reduction LI f lamp 48 40 ZUM aN Lens Lens barreal Battery chamber 14 Manual rewind LT button 22 e Z i Battery chamber lt lt release 14 3 Tripod socket m 10 Do not touch Date button 50 Drive mode Quartz date model only Adjust button Main switch 25 48 50 Shutter release button 27 Zoom lever 26 Flash mode Data n 12 Select bution N 36 50 pes
19. o subject distance is at least 60cm 2 0 ft in the wide angle setting or 55 cm 1 8 ft in the telephoto setting When taking pictures at extremely close distances the green ready lamp may blink slowly but the focus may not be accurate CLOSE FRAMING GUIDE If the subject is closer than 1 5m 4 9ft take the following steps 1 Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutter release button partway down 2 While pressing the shutter release button partway down aim the camera upward to recompose the subject under the close framing guide and take the picture 3 iia 33 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to When the focus will not lock focus lock p 29 on another object the same distance from you as the main subject recompose then take the picture The autofocus may not lock on the following Bright light sources such as the sun or neon lights Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors Flames or fireworks Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectances 34 Objects behind glass bars or other such partitions ADVANCED OPERATION SELECTING FLASH MODE Cr 4 1 Y ma Q 5 Flash cancel p 43 5 Oe Press the flash mode button until 5 d the desired indicator appears on Auro Auto depth p 44 the data panel The
20. photographing in cold weather it is recommend that you keep the camera and 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 This camera is not waterproof dustproof or sand proof If you use this camera near water or the beach water dust or sand damage may occur Protect it at all times from moisture or splashes especially saltwater spray and be extremely careful to keep sand from both the interior and exterior of the camera and its accessories CLEANING Keep the AF window clean or the focus may not be accurate f the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean with a soft clean dry cloth 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 Continued on next page 59 CARE AND STORAGE 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 STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods please follow these guidelines Store the camera in 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 ma
21. the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down the self timer delays release for 10 seconds H e will blink on the data panel The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown then rapidly just before the shutter is released 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press the drive mode button until the self timer symbol appears on the data panel TES AUTO 2 Place the focus frame on your subject The autofocus and exposure is locked when the shutter release button is Use focus lock for off center subjects p pressed Do not stand in front of the camera when using the shutter 29 release button To cancel the self timer press the self timer button or turn the camera off The self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter releases 49 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower right portion of the picture Turn the camera on then press the date button to choose the data DATE ON OFF imprinting format GDF Aum e The display will change as follows 0315 15 E30 ep Buttons for date function DATE displ Adjust button DAY TIME no display Date button NT 3 When the dat
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