Kodak HR 500 Photo Scanner User Manual
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1. MAXXUM J E INSTRUCTION MANUAL a 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE tnnnnnns 5 NAMES OF PARTS ttttttnttnnnnr ttt tttnnttnnnnttttt 8 Body 8 Data Panel 10 MIGWHINO GN visi 11 QUICK OPERATION ovsisstcteedccsscecencesesencs erinnere uinum cc enum ru nrc 12 GETTING STARTED iren evs eese ceo annor aaa 14 BATTERIES 4 Installing the Batteries sesenta 14 Battery Condition Indicators essssssseese 15 DATE AND TIME SETTING For Owners of the Quartz date Model 16 Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting sssse 16 Setting the Date and Time sessssssssssseeeetreeen 17 Selecting the Imprinting Format esenee 18 Changing the Date Format sssssssssssssseseeeeeetennenn 19 Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries 19 STRAP ei fos H 20 LENS intret uus Attaching the Leris coniicit nat eet ee ees iia 22 Removing the Lens scenes eee a eae era eae 22 FIM 1n etin 28 Loading the Film coire irte ederet teet ee itte 23 Rewinding the Film accetti it aces nette tte htt 26 Ma2. 12 Press the select button to set the clock and qm calendar an P The data panel will stop blinking and return to the minke ieee initial display Pressing the shutter release button partway down or pressing the date button will also set the clock and calendar To synchronize the camera to another clock set the minute register to the upcoming time and press the adjust button when the other clock reaches that time Selecting the Imprinting Format Press the date button to choose the date imprinting format The display changes as follows No imprinting Year Month Day Day Hour Minute dum A em Auto L3 P El o P ut oO P rosse J UH 324 gH i545 18 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 19 Changing the Date uS Aad Date button Select button Adjust button 1 Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks 5 o a PaP EAE 2 Press the adjust button to change the format The format will change in the following sequence Year Month Day Month Day Year kaan Ll p g4 324 3 Press the shutter release button partway down to set the format Day Month Year Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries If the date imprinting display blinks SN after changing the batteries the clock and cal endar have been reset To prevent this just befor
3. Angle Finder VN allows the camera to be used in hard to view positions or at low angles The Magnifier VN enlarges the viewfinder image by approx 2 3X and is ideal for macro photography copy ing and telephotography Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory Push up to remove the eyepiece cup Eyepiece Corrector 1000 For eyeglass wearers an Eyepiece Corrector 1000 can be attached to the viewfinder Nine correction lenses are available from 4 to 3 diopters Incompatible Accessories The following accessories are not compatible with this camera Remote Cords RC 1000 S L Close up Diffuser CD 1000 Wireless Remote Flash Controller Off Camera Cable OC 1100 Off Camera shoe OS 1100 Triple Connector TC 1000 Cable CD Data Receiver DR 1000 Wireless Controller IR 1N WARNING the use of this accessory can permanently damage the camera Control Grip CG 1000 Vertical Control Grip VC 7 Data Saver DS 100 57 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 58 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following informa tion does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues E oo S Autofocus does not work when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Shutter cannot be released Situation is unsuitable for autofocus p 31 Use focus lock or manual focus Camera is set to manual focus mode Sli
4. ters or lenses on the camera lens or a close up diffuser with the flash An accessory flash cannot be connected to the camera using a cable For more on flash accessory compatibility see page 56 49 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 50 WIRELESS REMOTE FLASH ADVANCED OPERATION Photographs taken with a flash attached to the camera are flat as shown in example 1 An accessory flash positioned away from the camera creates three dimensional lighting as shown in the second example Wireless Remote flash uses the camera s built in flash to control flash units placed around the subject The proper exposure is deter mined automatically by the camera Red eye reduction cannot be used with wireless remote flash Since the flash unit is positioned to one side the red eye effect will not influence the subject Only Minolta D series flash units are compatible with this function 1 Normal flash 2 Wireless flash 50 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM wm 51 Setting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 With the camera and flash off mount the flash unit on the camera Turn both the camera and flash on The flash must first be mounted on the accessory shoe so the camera can set the wireless remote function 2 Press the flash mode button on the camera until WL appears on the camera s data panel 9 Pt 3 Detach the accessory flash 4 Press the camera s flash mode button to raise th
5. If the camera is the quartz date model set the date and time and imprinting format p 16 The clock and calendar are powered by the camera s batteries 3 Attach the lens p 22 Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position 4 Slide the main switch to the on position 12 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 13 5 Open the back cover and load the film p 23 Align the film tip with the red mark then close the back cover 6 Center the subject in the wide focus frame If using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring to frame the subject p 28 The camera will focus and set exposure automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down 7 When the focus signal appears in the viewfinder press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture p 28 i focus lock if your subject is off center and outside the focus frame p 30 13 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 14 BATTERIES GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations 1 Slide the battery chamber release as shown and open the door 2 Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by the illustration next to the bat
6. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment C regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product A NWARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore the following warnings Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not use batteries which show wear or damage Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble batteries Do not store batteries near or in metallic products Do not mix batteries of different types brands or ages Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye imm
7. The subject program modes optimize camera settings for specific sit uations Press the subject program button to select any one of the following sub ject program Set the appropriate flash mode according to the subject program selected See the following descriptions of each subject program IN _OFFe e ON Portrait Close up Sports A AA Landscape S ox Night Portrait Night scene P Programmed autoexposure Every time the camera is turned on programmed autoexposure mode is set and P appears in the data panel 37 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 38 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION BASIC OPERATION Portrait Portraits have the greatest impact when a shal low depth of field is used to separate the subject from the background Depth of field is the area in front of and behind the subject that appears sharp In portrait mode the necessary settings are made automatically leaving you free to cap ture the perfect expression Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to the portrait mode For best results use the telephoto setting of the lens Use fill flash p 35 when your subject is backlit or has strong shadows across the face Focus on your subject s eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression Use night portrait mode p 40 with subjects at night Landscape Landscape photography requir
8. advance 2 Center your subject in the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus Focus lock can be used for off center subjects p 30 41 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 42 SELF TIMER BASIC OPERATION 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start the timer The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink during the countdown It will glow steadily just before the shutter releases Do not press the shutter release button while standing in front of the camera The focus and exposure is set when the shutter release button is pressed The self timer is canceled after the picture is taken To cancel the self timer countdown press the drive mode button or turn the camera off before the shutter releases Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera p 20 57 42 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 43 CONTINUOUS ADVANCE In this mode the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter release button is held down 1 Press the drive mode button until continuous advance indicator appears on the data panel 2 Press and hold the shutter release button to begin taking a series of pictures The camera takes a maximum of 1 7 frames per second when the shutter speed is 1 250 second or above flash set to flash cancel and
9. all the features of your new camera This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
10. at the time of printing To obtain compatibility information for products not contained in the manual contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover Lenses All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera Only Minolta A mount lenses are compatible with this camera MD and MC series lenses cannot be used The certain lens attachments will prevent proper exposure during flash photography Do not use filters which alter the required exposure such as neutral density or polarizing filters Do not use close up filters or lenses ADI metering is compatible with Minolta D series lenses p 49 Use of a lens hood is recommended to avoid flare non image forming light that degrades image quality when taking pictures without flash Remove the lens hood before using the camera s built in flash Accessory Flashes The following accessory flash units are compatible with this camera Program Flash Maxxum Flash 5600HS D Program Flash Maxxum Flash 3600HS D The flash cancel indicator is displayed on the data panel with no other icons when an incompatible flash unit is attached An accessory flash cannot be connected to the camera using a cable AA Battery Pack BP 200 AA Battery Pack BP 200 allows the camera to be powered by four AA alkaline or Ni MH batteries AA size lithium batteries cannot be used 56 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 57 Angle Finder VN Magnifier VN The 90
11. new batteries The frame rate is slower when using the built in flash as the flash must charge between exposures With accessory flashes the shutter will continue to release even if the flash is charging With moving subjects or the sports subject program the shutter will release only when the camera has focused on the subject between exposures To return to single frame mode press the drive mode button until single frame advance indicator appears on the data panel AF zoom xi and power zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous advance 43 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 44 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION ron owners OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL BASIC OPERATION Emitter window The quartz date model can be operated up to 5m 16 4 ft away with the IR Remote Control RC 3 sold separate o Delay b elay button mor Release button The quartz date model is equipped with bas the remote control function IR REMOTE CONTROL 1 Place the camera on a tripod 2 Press the drive mode button until remote control indicator appears on the data panel 3 Arrange the camera and subject to compose the picture 4 Point the emitter window toward the remote control receiver and press the release or the delay button If the release button is pressed the lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the shutter releases e If the delay button is pressed the lamp on the front
12. of the camera will blink for two seconds before the shutter releases The remote control may not work under fluorescent lighting or in backlit situations f the built in flash pops up when the release button on remote control is pressed wait a few seconds for the flash to charge before pressing the release button again To save power remote control mode is canceled if the remote control is not used for more than 5 minutes Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera See p 20 and 57 44 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 45 FOCUS LOCK IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE When your subject is not centered in the focus frame use manual focus or focus lock Focus lock cannot be used with moving subjects or the sports subject program 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 viewfinder focus signal appears Focus and exposure is set for the picture Press the shutter release button partway down again to reset the focus Focus can also be locked with the spot AF button p 46 3 Lift your finger from the shutter release button The focus signal will remain lit indicating focus lock 4 Recompose the picture 5 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the release or delay button The focus lock will re
13. specified on the film cartridge Manual Rewind Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished Gently press the manual rewind but ton using a pen Only use blunt objects Sharp objects may damage the camera When the film is rewound zero will be displayed on the frame counter and the cartridge mark will blink on the data panel indicating that the back cover can be opened safely 26 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 27 HANDLING THE CAMERA BASIC OPERATION Pressing the Shutter release Button Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the cam era s autofocus and auto exposure systems Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture When taking a picture press the shutter release button with your index finger gently so as not to shake the camera during the exposure m Before pressing Pressing Pressing partway down all the down activates releases camera the shutter Systems 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 in the event you accidentally drop the camera Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the camera when not using the flash in low light situations The use of the tripod is recommended whe
14. temperature Before Important Events Check the camera s operation carefully or take test photographs Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment malfunction 60 2165 B gxd 03 2 10 2106 PM em 61 Cleaning If the camera or lens barrel is dirty wipe it gently with a soft clean dry cloth If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles wiping may scratch the surface To clean the lens surface first brush away any dust or sand then gently wipe the lens in a circular motion starting from the center with a cloth or tissue designed for optics Use lens cleaning fluid if necessary Never place lens fluid directly on the lens Never touch the interior of the camera especially the shutter and mirror doing so may impair their alignment and movement Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the focus Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mir ror Never use compressed air to clean the camera s interior it may damage delicate internal mechanisms Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Storage When storing your camera for extended periods Always attach the protective caps Store in a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and chem icals such as naphthalene or moth balls For long periods of dis use place the camera in an airtight container with a
15. the flash will be used as the AF illuminator in place of the camera s built in unit See p 55 on how to cancel the AF illuminator 31 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 32 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH BASIC OPERATION Changing the Flash Mode When the flash mode button is pressed the flash mode changes in the following sequence 4 Autoflash AUTO 5 Autoflash with red eye reduction AUTO Fill flash Gs 5 Fill flash with red eye reduction Flash cancel Except when flash cancel is selected the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Once the flash is up it will fire when necessary The shutter will not release until the flash is charged Push down the built in flash when the camera is not in use When the camera is turned off the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever was set last See p 36 Flash Range The subject must be within the flash range specified in the table below for the image to be properly exposed LENS IN USE 28 80mm F3 5 5 6 D 35 80mm F4 5 6 Il Film Speed Wide angle Telephoto Wide angle Telephoto ISO 100 1 04 3 4m 1 0 2 1m 1 04 3 0m 1 0 2 1m 3 3 11 2 ft 3 3 6 9 ft 3 3 9 8 ft 3 3 6 9 ft 1 0 4 0m 1 0 4 0m 1 0 4 0m 1 0 4 0m ISO 400 3 3 13 1 ft 3 3 13 1 t 9 3 13 1 ft 3 3 13 1 ft Do not use the built in flash with with le
16. to cover the lens or flash with the strap when using the cam era When changing film be careful not to catch the strap in the camera when closing the back cover 21 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 22 LENS GETTING STARTED Attaching the Lens This camera uses interchangeable lenses See page 56 for informa tion on which lenses are compatible with this camera 1 Remove the body and rear lens caps 2 Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body Carefully insert the lens into the mount then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Do not insert the lens at an angle Do not press the lens release button when mounting the lens The lens will not couple properly Removing the Lens While pressing the lens release turn the lens counter clockwise until it stops Carefully remove the lens Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens to the camera Never force the lens If it does not fit check its orientation with the index marks When removing make sure the lens release is pressed all the way down Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens contacts and mirror 22 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM wm 23 FILM Loading the Film The camera automatically sets the correct film speed ISO with DX code film Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the chances of fogging f n
17. use of an accessory flash is recommended Make sure the subject is not closer than the minimum focusing distance of lens Refer to the lens manual Sports Fast shutter speeds are needed to stop action In the sports mode the camera will set the fastest possible shutter speed and continually adjust the focus to track moving subjects Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to the sports mode ELLE o The camera continues to focus as long as the N m shutter release button is pressed partway 2 4 down GaAs When using flash the subject must be within 5 a the flash range When the subject is out of range use flash cancel p 36 The use of fast film is recommended Mount the camera on a tripod or monopod when using telephoto lenses 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 40 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION BASIC OPERATION Night Portrait Night portraits balance the camera s flash expo NE sure with the background exposure In this i hulle le mode the camera controls the aperture and zia g ode ae shutter speed allowing the background to i is pe e h appear in the photograph 1 Make sure to set any flash mode other Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to the night portrait night scene mode than flash cancel p 32 The use of fast film is recommended Warn
18. your subject not to move after the flash fires the shutter may still be open to capture the background The shutter speed may be slow Use a tripod to reduce camera shake Night Scene Cancel the flash in night portrait night scene mode to photograph views at night The longer shutter speeds used in this mode allow twilight scenes and night skylines to be captured 1 Press the flash mode button to set Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to Night Portrait Mode Night scene mode flash cancel p 36 Use a tripod to reduce camera shake The use of fast film is recommended Dark night scenes may be prevent the AF system from NETS use STE lock p 30 or manual focus p 47 Night scenes tend to be better at twilight rather than in the darkness of night The faint light in the early evening sky adds detail to the shadows of the scene 40 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 41 SELF TIMER The self timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Place the camera on a tripod Press the drive mode button until the self timer indicator appears on the data panel When the drive mode button is pressed the OFF eon drive mode changes in the following sequence LEES e ee e O Oh e Single frame Self timer Continuous Remote control advance
19. 00 to 2004 March 24 15 45 2 Press the select button to select the year 03 will blink indicating 2003 The item will cycle as follows AUTOS P Day gt Hour Minute y 3 Press the adjust button to change the o year 04 indicates 2004 DOM d d The item continues increasing as long as the button 7 is held down During the cycle the year jumps from 39 down to 03 4 Press the select button to select the month The month register will blink The initial setting is January a a 5 Press the adjust button to change the month value Bd 3 d J 6 Press the select button to select the day The day register will blink The initial setting is 1 ud pi 7 Press the adjust button to change the day 3 value x l 17 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 18 DATE AND TIME SETTING FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL GETTING STARTED 8 Press the select button to select the hour The display will be changed from date to time The hour register will blink The initial setting is O Confirm the date when adjusting the clock to a different time zone or near midnight 9 Press the adjust button to change the hour value The data back has a 24 hour clock 3pm is 15 10 Press the select button to select the minute The minute register will blink The initial setting is 00 11 Press the adjust button to change the minute value
20. Creeis ERE Self timer Continuous Advance Remote control Function For Owners of the Quartz date Model 44 Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode ccsccesceeseeeeeeeeeeeetereeereeeees 45 ADVANCED OPERATION 46 SPOT FOCUS enne ERE Heer EHE EEEPRE PE REEEE 46 MANUAL FOCUS sss ennt 47 FLASH 48 Program Flash itinere e eesi earnan Re ceca 48 Flash Metering erinnere Dec ce toe roc terials 49 Flash Notes ess pectet n oc acre ese Gute Sie iei eee 49 WIRELESS REMOTE FLASH sssssssssseseeeeeeneetere nnns 50 Setting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 51 Taking Pictures in Wireless Remote Flash Mode 52 Canceling Wireless Remote Flash Mode 53 APPENDIX 54 USEFUL INFORMATION enne nnne nnne ernst 54 Reset Default essssssssssseeseeeeeee nnne nnne 54 Canceling Shutter release Lock 54 Canceling the AF Illuminator 55 ACCESSORY INFORMATION esses ener nennen 56 TROUBLESHOOTINQ irte kno rnit ian rx eeu estan i niea e reu cei 58 CARE AND STORAGE mare t rererere AAEE EREA E EE ETE EET 60 SPECIFICATIONS erriya aeiia aarda aaret iia 62 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 4 Thank you for purchasing this camera Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy
21. Take care not to catch the camera strap when closing the back cover 24 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 25 When the film is loaded correctly with the camera on the frame counter 1 cartridge n mark and film transport signals appear on AUTO LJ P a the data panel l When the film is loaded correctly with the camera off the frame counter 1 cartridge mark and film transport signals appear on i the data panel for approximately five Q seconds When the film is loaded incorrectly the frame counter 0 and film transport signals blink on the data panel and the shutter is locked If the camera is off the warning is displayed ook for approximately five seconds Open the back cover and reload the film 25 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 26 FILM GETTING STARTED Rewinding the Film After you have exposed the last frame the camera will automatically rewind the film 1 Wait until the film is completely rewound Zero will be displayed on the frame counter and i the cartridge mark will blink on the data panel A indicating that the back cover can be opened safely 2 Press the back cover release to open the back cover and remove the film then close the back cover Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is rewinding Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken the film processor may not print more than the number
22. above until autoflash indicator appears Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few times just before the picture is taken To return to autoflash mode repeat the step above until autoflash indicator appears Fill Flash with Red Eye Reduction P E 35 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 36 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH BASIC OPERATION Flash Cancel a 3 P Use flash cancel to photograph landscapes at 7 7 twilight to capture the ambiance of the existing light or when flash photography is not permitted Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel The flash will not fire even if the built in flash is up The shutter speed may be slow Use a tripod to reduce camera shake To return to autoflash mode repeat the step above until autoflash indicator appears Setting the Default Autoflash Mode When the camera is turned off the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever of the two modes was set last The camera s initial setting is autoflash To have autoflash with red eye reduction as the default flash mode when the camera is turned on simply set the mode and turn the camera off 36 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 37 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
23. ash unit With the flash on and mount i ed on the camera change the flash mode on the flash unit Set the mode by pressing the shutter release button partway down the camera will display the cor responding flash mode indicator on the data panel Only autoflash or flash cancel are available The other flash modes must be set from the camera 48 2165 B gxd 03 2 10 2106 PM em 49 Flash Metering Flash metering changes according to the lens used ADI flash metering Advanced Distance Integration ADI metering is employed when using D series lenses ADI metering combines distance information from the autofo cusing system with information from a pre flash exposure Unlike conventional TTL flash metering ADI is not influenced by the reference of the subject or background ensuring optimum exposures ADI metering Conventional TTL metering Pre flash TTL Pre flash TTL metering is used with non D series lenses or when a wireless remote flash or bounce flash is used Like ADI metering Pre flash TTL com pensates for difference in transmission in the optics by measuring the flash output through the lens but does not use distance information to calculate the exposure Flash Notes The certain accessories will prevent proper exposure when used with the camera during flash photography Do not use filters which alter the required exposure such as neutral density or polarizing filters Do not use close up fil
24. cus indicator on the data panel will disappear Manual focus is canceled when the camera is turned off When using manual focus with D series lenses multi segment metering is employed With other lens the camera automatically switches to center weighted metering The metered exposure may be different between autofocus and manual focus 47 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 48 FLASH ADVANCED OPERATION This section of your manual covers the operation of accessory flash es as well as the built in flash Program Flash An optional accessory flash improves flash performance over the built in flash Only Minolta D series flash units are compatible with this camera Slide the flash units onto the accessory shoe located on the top of the camera The built in flash should be down before attaching the flash Press the flash mode button on the camera to select the desired flash mode vo OF Red eye reduction cannot be used with accessory flashes The viewfinder s flash signal shows the status of the accessory flash Refer to the accessory flash s instruction manual for the flash range The shutter speed is set automatically to a 1 90 second or slower High speed sync is not compatible with this camera The flash cancel indicator is displayed on the data panel with no other icons when an incompatible flash unit is attached Camera Notes The flash mode can be set with the fl
25. de the focus mode switch down Subject is too close Focus cannot be confirmed Camera is attached to a microscope or tele scope Check the minimum focus distance of the lens Use focus lock or manual focus Cancel the shutter release lock The lens is not attached correctly Attach the lens so that it clicks into place Flash fires when the shutter release button is pressed partway down 58 Flash is used as AF illuminator to assist the autofocus sys tem To turn off the AF illuminator set the flash mode to flash cancel or cancel AF illumi nator function 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 59 Problem Cause Soon eue Picture is blurred Flash did not fire in a low light situation and the shut ter speed was slow Use fill flash a tripod or faster film Flash pic ture is too dark Subject is beyond flash range Make sure the subject is within the flash range When using the built in flash the bottom of the picture is dark Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m Remove the lens hood To prevent lens shadowing the subject must be at least 1m 3 3ft from the camera The date or time cannot be imprint ed The date and time are not set or the date imprint ing function is off The clock and calendar needs to be set if the date and time display blinks Turn on the date imprintin
26. e built in flash 51 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 52 FLASH ADVANCED OPERATION Taking Pictures in Wireless Remote Flash Mode The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built in flash Although the built in flash fires it does not add to the exposure but simply controls the accessory flash The position of the camera and flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject 1 Position your camera and flash unit around the subject See the description below for subject distances Photograph in dark locations Refer to the flash unit s manual for specific information The shutter speed will be set to 1 45 second or slower automatically The use of a tripod is recommended Ratio flash control is not available Flash Subject Distance The remote wireless flash may not detect the control signals if it is placed behind the subject Place the camera and flash unit within a 5 m radius of the subject The chart is based on the use of the 35 80mm f 4 5 6 II AF lens HE Camera Subject Distance 3600HS D Subject Distance Film speed Wide Angle Telephoto Wide angle Telephoto ISO 100 1 0 5 0m 1 04 5 0m 1 0 3 5m 1 0 2 5m 3 3 16 4ft 3 3 16 4ft 3 3 11 5ft 3 3 8 2ft ISO 400 2 0 5 0m 2 0 5 0m 2 07 5 0m 2 0 5 0m 6 6 16 4ft 6 6 16 4ft 6 6 16 4ft 6 6 16 4ft When using the 5600HS D flash the flash to subject distanc
27. e changing batteries slide the main 3 switch from off to on and then to off again to Snes store the date and time setting in the cam 5 r era s internal memory D 19 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 20 ATTACHING THE STRAP GETTING STARTED 1 Confirm the eyepiece cap is attached to the strap The strap is threaded through the cap to prevent loss Eyepiece cap FWA 2 With the visible protrusions on the inside of the holder ring oriented as shown pass the tip of the strap through the ring H 3 Pass the tip of the strap through the camera s strap eyelet from below Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera The eyepiece cap should be on the same side the camera as the flash mode button 4 Pass the tip of the strap through the holder ring If the ring is tight fold the strap and slide the holder ring over the tip 1 Hold the strap and slide the holder ring in the direction shown 2 20 older ring of 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 21 5 Pass the tip of the strap through the buckle and pull to tighten Leave some slack in the camera strap A so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily 6 Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera Repeat with the other end of the camera strap Camera Notes Take care not
28. e is 1 0 5 0 m 3 3 16 4 ft at all focal lengths with ISO 100 film and 2 0 5 0 m 6 6 16 4 ft with ISO 400 film 52 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM wm 53 2 Wait until both flash units are fully charged When the shutter release button is pressed partway down the viewfinder flash signal will show the status of the built in flash When the accessory flash is charged the AF illuminator on the front blinks and the flash signal on the rear of the unit glows 3 Press the subject program button to test fire the wireless remote flash f the accessory flash does not fire change its position 4 When both flash units are fully charged press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture If the exposure from the accessory flash was sufficient for the subject the flash signal on the flash unit will glow Canceling Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 Attach the accessory flash to the camera 2 Press the flash mode button on the camera until WL no longer appears in the data panel Turning off the camera with the accessory flash attached also cancels wireless flash If the flash is not attached the wireless remote function will not be canceled on the flash unit Refer to the flash s instruction manual to cancel the function 53 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM Page 54 USEFUL INFORMATION APPENDIX Reset Default When the camera is turned
29. ed AE Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night portrait Automatic with DX coded film between ISO 25 5000 in 1 3 Ev increments ISO 25 1000 with flash Exposure is locked with focus Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane shutter 30 1 2000 s 1 90 s or slower Wireless Remote flash sync speed 1 45s or slower FLASH Flash metering Pre flash TTL ADI Type Built in Guide number 12 in meters at ISO 100 39 in feet at ISO 100 Flash range 1 4m 3 3 13 1 ft Flash coverage 28mm angle of view Flash modes Autoflash Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash Fill flash with red eye reduction Flash cancel Wireless Remote flash with dedicated flash units 4 s approx 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 63 VIEWFINDER Type Eye level fixed roof mirror Focusing screen Spherical acute matte Field of view 90 vert x 90 hor Magnification 0 75x with 50mm lens focused at infinity Eye relief 16mm 13mm from the eyepiece frame Diopter 1 diopter Eyepiece cup Removable FILM TRANSPORT Film advance Single frame advance Continuous advance Continuous advance speed 1 7 fps max Loading Automatic loading Rewinding Automatic rewind Manual rewind Rewind time 8 s approx with 24 exposure film Self timer 10s IR remote control receiver Quartz date model only IR Remote Control RC 3 sold separately POWER Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries Battery
30. ediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water 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 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 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ANWARNING Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts 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 at the sun or strong light sources directly through the viewfinder or lens It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness Do not expose this product to liquid
31. es a large depth of field to make sure the subject and back ground are in focus This mode uses the great est depth of field possible while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blurring from camera shake Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to the landscape mode Use fill flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has strong shadows across the face Flash has no effect on landscape pictures For best results use a wide angle zoom setting or lens Include a foreground subject or detail to create depth The use of a tripod is recommended Use night portrait mode p 40 with scenery at night ar 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 39 Close up Use the close up mode when photographing small objects like flowers or jewelry In the close up mode the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for close up photography Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses Press the subject program button until the subject program indicator points to the close up mode Use a tripod to reduce camera shake For best results use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens Do not use the built in flash if your subject is closer than 1 0m 3 3 ft The flash will overexpose the subject At close distances the lens or len hood may block the flash creating a shadow at the bottom of the image p 33 The
32. g function Ep appears on the data panel Camera mal function Turn the camera off and on If normal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 59 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM wm 60 CARE AND STORAGE APPENDIX Operating Temperature and Conditions This camera is designed for use from 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car The data panel response time will be slow at cold temperatures The display will temporarily darken at high temperatures but will be restored when the temperature normalizes This camera is not waterproof or splashproof When using the camera in the rain protect the camera and lens Never subject the camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment to a warm one 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 turn the camera off and on several times Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures Keep your camera and spare batteries warm when shooting in cold weather Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to nor mal operating
33. ich may cause burns 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 8 NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in paren thesis Built in flash 32 Shutter release button 27 Manual rewind button 26 Flash mode button 32 Self timer lamp Remote control receiver 41 E Strap eyelet 20 AR Lens contacts 22 A pF Mirror 22 A Lens release 22 Lens mount 22 Focus mode switch 47 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 9 Accessory shoe 48 Main switch 28 Data panel 10 Eyepiece cup 57 Drive mode button 41 Subject program button 37 Strap eyelet 20 Film window 23 uu NET er d pa Back cover release 23 16 16 Spot AF button 46 Date button 16 Select button Adjust button This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual p 60 Quartz date model only The quartz date model is equipped with remote control function 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 10 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Flash mode indicators 32 7 Autoflash AUTO Subject program indicators 37 Q Portrait aA Landscape amp Close up Sports Night portrait Night scene e Autoflash with red eye reduction 5 Fill flash 5 Fill flash with red eye
34. lease button is pressed partway down in low light situations Once the flash is up it will fire when necessary a Gy E d Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel When the camera is turned off the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever was set last See p 36 Autoflash with Red Eye Reduction Light reflecting from your subjects eyes may produce the effect known as red eye Use the built in flash s red eye reduction mode to pro duce more natural looking photographs by reducing the red eye effect 49 PS a C Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few times just before the picture is taken When the camera is turned off the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever was set last See p 36 34 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM ew 35 Fill Flash Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluo rescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows la P under strong direct lighting or sunlight When 7 Q set the flash will fire every time a picture is taken Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel To return to autoflash mode repeat the step
35. main in effect after the picture is taken allowing multiple remote control pictures to be made To cancel the focus lock select the remote control mode again with the drive mode button 45 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 46 SPOT FOCUS ADVANCED OPERATION By simply pressing the spot AF button the center spot focus area is activated Es X p Place your subject inside the spot focus area 2 Press and hold the spot AF button The focus signal appears in the viewfinder Focus and exposure are set and remain locked until the spot focus button is released ED eZ 3 While holding the spot AF button press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture When the spot AF button is released the wide focus frame is active 46 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 47 MANUAL FOCUS The lens can be focused manually The autofocus system can be used to monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus 1 Slide the focus mode switch down and release MF will appear on the data panel 2 Turn the focusing ring until the subject appears sharp When the shutter release button is pressed partway down the AF system monitors the focus The viewfinder focus signal glows when the object in the focus frame is in focus To return to the autofocus mode slide the focus mode switch down a second time the manual fo
36. n using the camera in low light situations with slow shutter speeds or with telephoto lenses 27 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 28 TAKING PICTURES BASIC OPERATION In the standard operating mode the camera sets the focus and expo sure automatically and fires the built in flash when necessary The camera s operation can be optimized for different subjects and situa tion with subject programs p 37 and the drive mode p 41 and flash mode p 32 can be changed 1 Slide the main switch to the on position Every time the camera is turned on the program AE autoexposure mode is set and P appears on the data panel See p 54 for details on the camera s default settings 2 Center your subject in the wide focus frame If using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired 3 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems When flash signal appears in the viewfinder the flash will fire p 33 In low light conditions the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance p 31 28 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 29 4 When the focus signal appears in the viewfinder press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture OFFe ON Focus Signals When the shutter release button is pressed partway d
37. nses with focal lengths shorter than 28mm Make sure you are at least 1m 3 3 ft from your subject when using the built in flash 32 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 33 Flash Signals When the shutter release button is pressed partway 91 down the viewfinder flash signal indicate the status of the flash o 5 Steady Flash is charged and ready to fire 5 Blinks The signal will blink after taking the picture to indicate the flash output was sufficient to provide the correct exposure If flash signal does not blink after taking the picture the subject was not within the flash range Please check the flash range p 32 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 a semi cir cular shadow area at the bottom horizontal pictures or side vertical pictures of the image Remove the lens hood before using the built in flash Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter focal lengths AF Zoom 28 70mm 1 2 8G AF Zoom 17 35mm 1 3 5G AF Zoom 28 135mm f 4 0 4 5 AF Zoom 28 85mm 3 5 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 0 APO tele 33 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 34 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH BASIC OPERATION Autoflash In auto flash the built in flash pops up auto matically when the shutter re
38. ntal Bewitid rte ome etre erroe terrain 26 BASIC OPERATION 525 75222 555 to uon rouen tera mea anres annes ri a aanas 27 HANDLING THE CAMERA sesssseeeeeneeen enne 27 Pressing the Shutter release Button see 27 Holding the Camera eren ce eterne ein 27 TAKING PICTURES 28 Focus SignalS ch aeree toe reiten ee diues 29 FOCUS LOCK 130 SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS wl AF ILLUMINATOR wl BUILT IN FLASH de Changing the Flash Mode eene 32 Flash RANG Ci ccc ite tentent etae bent tinere tte 32 EE taWsienrirep T 33 Lens Shadowihg 1 odere eed EEA 33 2 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 3 ERE D 34 Autoflash with Red eye Reduction see 34 Fill Elashiz 2n ocala eee iater nian iawn 35 Fill Flash with Red eye Reduction esesssesss 35 Flash Cancel 2 rca ene dienen hh rar Farid Ean Te ge ede Epea anaiai 36 Setting the Default Autoflash Mode esee 36 SUBJECT PROGRAM ier einn te e E veas I rentre Ue erento eoa dne 37 Subject Program Selection sees Portrait nes Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait Night SCONO iriiri ecce e nta ire tsi nh ene nete ted add DRIVE MODES
39. off the following functions are reset Default Setting P Subject program Canceled Program AE active Autoflash Flemote contrl Canceling the Shutter release Lock To prevent the film from being fogged the shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached to the camera This can be changed when mounting the camera on a non dedicated lens mount such a T mount on a telescope or microscope Only disable the shutter release lock when necessary 1 Turn the camera off 2 Press and hold subject program button and drive mode button 3 With both buttons held down turn the camera on Repeat the procedure to activate the shutter release lock mc 1 i ju Shutter locked Shutter can be released 54 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM ww 25 Canceling the AF Illuminator The built in flash is used as an AF illuminator and will fire when nec essary to assist the autofocus system in low light The AF illuminator function can be turned off This does not affect an accessory flash s AF illuminator 1 Turn the camera off 2 Press and hold flash mode button 3 While holding the button down turn the camera on 7 7 m i AF illuminator active AF illuminator is canceled a 55 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 56 ACCESSORY INFORMATION APPENDIX This manual contains information on products and accessories available
40. on DX coded film is used the camera will use the last DX coded film s ISO setting More than 40 exposures can not be taken on one roll with this camera When using 72 exposure film the camera will start to rewind the film after 40 exposures have been made Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film Winding problems may occur Do not use infrared film in this camera The camera s frame counter sensor will fog infrared film Check the film window before loading film to confirm the camera is empty 2 Press the back cover release to open the back cover The shutter curtain s preci sion design makes it extremely sensitive to pres sure Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 24 FILM GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber With the top of the cartridge down insert the film at an angle into the bottom of the film chamber Push the cartridge into the chamber until it clicks into place 4 Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat If the film tip extends beyond the index mark take the cartridge out and rewind the excess film back into the cartridge 5 Close the back cover The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame
41. on 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 Belgian 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 Finnish Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Minolta Portugal Limitada Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A Minolta Canada Inc 369 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H5 Canada Minolta Hong Kong Limited Room 208 2 F Eastern Center 1065 King s Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China 2003 Minolta Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and Universal Copyright Convention 9222 2165 11 P B302 0 453325 53166 8 Printed in Japan
42. on cancels the focus lock 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture A 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 31 SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS AF ILLUMINATOR Special Focus Situations The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below Use focus lock p 30 or manual focus p 47 i HERI HLGN If the subject within the focus frame If two subjects at different distances is very bright or low in contrast overlap in the focus frame T1 ZA s If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills object or area the focus frame AF Illuminator The built in flash is used as an AF Illuminator When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus the built in flash fires a few short bursts when the shutter release button is pressed part way down to provide the light necessary for the camera to focus Pressing the spot AF button can also activate the AF illuminator The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m 3 3 to 16 4 ft The AF illuminator will not fire when focusing on moving subjects or if the flash cancel mode is selected The AF illuminator may not operate with 300mm or longer focal length lenses The AF illuminator will not operate with the Minolta 3x 1x Macro Zoom When an accessory flash is attached
43. own the follow ing signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses or in very dark conditions Steady Focus is confirmed Focus is confirmed with a moving subject The cam e Steady era will continue to focus while the shutter release button is pressed partway down e Blinks Cannot focus The shutter is locked p 31 f the camera is unable to focus the subject may be too close or one of the special focus situations P 31 is preventing the AF system from focusing Use focus lock p 30 or manual focus p 47 29 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 30 FOCUS LOCK BASIC OPERATION The focus lock function is used when the sub ject is off center and outside the focus frame Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject Focus can also be locked with the spot AF button Focus lock also sets the exposure settings When focusing on moving subjects or with the sports subject program focus lock cannot be used 1 Center your subject in the wide focus frame 2 Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus When focus signal appears in the viewfinder the focus is locked 3 Continue to hold the shutter release button partway down while you compose your picture Removing your finger from the shutter release butt
44. performance Condition A Condition B Flash Use 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F 0 30 rolls 24 rolls 45 rolls 35 rolls 50 14 rolls 11 rolls 18 rolls 14 rolls 100 9 rolls 7 rolls 11 rolls 9 rolls Condition A Lens 35 80 f 4 5 6 II focused from infinity to 2m 6 6ft three times and the shutter release button held partway down for ten seconds before each exposure Other basic photographic pro cedures are performed Condition B Lens focused from infinity to 2m 6 6ft and the shutter release button held partway down for five seconds before each exposure Other basic photographic procedures are performed With 24 exposure film fresh battery Exposures taken at a rate of 2 rolls per month Battery performance will vary with usage conditions DIMENSIONS 127 W x 87 H x 60 5 D mm 5 W x 3 4 H x 2 4 D in WEIGHT 310g 10 90z without batteries accessories or attachments Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 63 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 64 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 28197 Bremen Germany Minolta France S A S 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France Minolta UK Limited 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milt
45. reduction p Flash cancel Wireless Remote flash indicator 48 Battery condition indicator 15 Date time display 17 Frame counter 25 Film transport signals 25 Cartridge mark 25 Program mode indicator 28 Manual focus indicator 47 Single frame Continuous advance indicator 41 Self timer indicator 41 Remote control indicator 44 1 Available on the remote control model only 2 Available on the quartz date model only The quartz date model is equipped with remote control function 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em dt Viewfinder Spot focus area 46 Wide focus frame 28 MX Flash signals 33 dim Focus signals 29 Focus signals Steady Focus is confirmed and locked Focus is confirmed with a moving subject The camera e Steady continues to focus while the shutter release button is pressed partway down Focus cannot be confirmed 9 ume The shutter is locked p 31 Flash signals 5 Stead Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter y release button is pressed 5 Blinks Flash output was sufficient to provides correct expo sure When the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture the subject was not within the flash range Please check the flash range p 32 11 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 12 QUICK OPERATION 1 Insert the batteries p GS 14 B This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries 2
46. s or operate this product with wet hands If liquid enters the product immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock 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 If 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 e 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM vp 7 Z CAUTION Do not point the product directly at the sun If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface a fire may result Replace the lens cap when the product is not in use 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 Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy wh
47. silica gel dry ing agent Periodically release the camera s shutter to keep it operating prop erly Before using after prolonged storage check the camera s opera tion to make sure it is functioning properly Questions and Service If you have questions about your camera contact your local cam era dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 61 2l165 B qgxd 03 2 10 24 06 PM em 62 SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX CAMERA TYPE LENS MOUNT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM Detection system Autofocus sensors Autofocus sensitivity range AF illuminator Autofocus areas Predictive focus control EXPOSURE SYSTEM Metering Metering cell Metering range Exposure control Subject programs ISO settings AE lock SHUTTER Type Speed range Flash sync speed Recycling time 62 35mm autofocus SLR with autoexposure AE and a built in flash Minolta A mount TTL phase detection CCD line sensors 3 point AF system with a center cross hair sensor Ev 1 18 ISO 100 Built in flash Automatically activates in low light low contrast situations Range 1 5m 3 3 16 4 ft approx Wide focus area Spot focus area Multi dimensional predictive focus control for moving subjects TTL 14 segment honeycomb pattern metering 14 segment honeycomb pattern SPC Ev 1 20 ISO 100 f 1 4 lens Programm
48. tery chamber 3 Close the battery chamber door and push until it clicks into place Setting the camera down with the battery chamber door open may damage the camera Read the for proper and safe use section p 5 before using batteries 14 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em 15 Battery Condition Indicators Slide the main switch to on position A battery indicator appears on the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries Full battery indicator Power is sufficient for all camera operations Half battery indicator blinks auro L P A Power is low All functions are operational but the batteries should be replaced soon Flash recycling time may be slow vb Half battery indicator blinks and no other indicators appear on the data panel Power is insufficient for camera operation and the shutter is locked Replace the batteries If the data panel is blank the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly Occasionally the battery condition indicator will give a false low battery power warning even though there is enough power capacity Turn the camera on and off a few times to reset the display 15 2165 E qgxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM e 16 DATE AN D TIME SETTING FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL GETTING STARTED The quartz date function records the date or time in the lower left corner of the photograph The quartz date back has an au
49. tomatic cal endar through the year 2039 Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower left corner of the photograph is bright or non uniform Only use the data back in temperatures between 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have the date printed on it The clock and calendar are powered by the camera s batteries If the clock and calendar have not been set blinks on the date time displays of the data panel when the camera is on e Before the initial use of the camera or after changing the bat teries the date and time should be set The imprinting format should be selected at this time To store the date and time in the camera s internal memory before changing batteries see page 19 Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting Date button Use this button to change the imprinting format Select button Use this button to select the item to be changed Adjust button Use this button to change the date and time values Gently press these buttons using a blunt object like a pen A sharp object may cause damage 16 2165 E qxd 03 2 10 2 06 PM em T2 Setting the Date and Time 1 Slide the main switch to the on OFF e ON position SS em BB s Ke The following example changes the date and time from the default setting of 2003 January 1 0
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