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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 1.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE .....................................................5 NAMES OF P ARTS .........................................................................8 Body .......................................................
Autoflash .............................................................................................34 Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction ......................................................34 Fill Flash ............................................
4 Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta.
5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. 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.
6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • 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.
7 • 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 .
8 NAMES OF P ARTS Body Built-in flash* (32) Shutter-release button (27) Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver** (41) Lens contacts* (22) Mirror* (22) Lens mount (22) Focus-mode switch (47) Lens re.
9 * 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.
10 NAMES OF P ARTS Data Panel Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill flash Fill flash with red-eye reduction Flash cancel Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait / Night scene Subje.
Blinks 11 V iewfinder • 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). Wide focus frame (28) Spot-focus area (46) Flash signals (33) Focus signals (29) Flash output was sufficient to provides correct expo- sure.
12 QUICK OPERA TION 1. Insert the batteries (p. 14). • This camera uses two CR2 lithium 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.
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.
14 BA TTERIES GETTING ST ARTED Installing the Batteries 2. Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by the illustration next to the battery chamber . 3. Close the battery-chamber door and push until it clicks into place. The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations.
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.
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. Before the initial use of the camera, or after changing the bat- teries, the date and time should be set.
17 Setting the Date and T ime 2. Press the select button to select the year . • ‘03 will blink indicating 2003. • The item will cycle as follows. Y ear Month Day Hour Minute 3. Press the adjust button to change the year . • ‘04 indicates 2004.
18 DA TE AND TIME SETTING - FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DA TE MODEL GETTING ST ARTED 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.
19 Changing the Date Format 1. Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks. 2. Press the adjust button to change the format. • The format will change in the following sequence: 3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to set the format.
20 AT T ACHING THE STRAP GETTING ST ARTED 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).
21 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. 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 .
22 LENS GETTING ST ARTED 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.
23 FILM 2. Press the back-cover release to open the back cover . 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. • If non-DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the last DX-coded film’s ISO setting.
24 3. Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber . •W ith 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. FILM GETTING ST ARTED 4. Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark.
25 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 for approximately five seconds. Open the back cover and reload the film.
26 FILM GETTING ST ARTED Manual Rewind Rewinding the Film 2. Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close the back cover . Gently press the manual-rewind but- ton using a pen. • Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may damage the camera.
27 HANDLING THE CAMERA BASIC OPERA TION • 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 when using the camera in low-light situations, with slow shutter speeds, or with telephoto lenses.
28 T AKING PICTURES BASIC OPERA TION 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.
29 Focus Signals When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the follow- ing signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status.
FOCUS LOCK BASIC OPERA TION 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. 4. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
SPECIAL FOCUS SITUA TIONS/ AF ILLUMINA T OR 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). If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast.
32 USING THE BUIL T -IN FLASH BASIC OPERA TION Changing the Flash Mode Flash Range •D o not use the built-in flash with with lenses 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.
33 Flash Signals When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the viewfinder flash signal indicate the status of the flash. • Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash. • Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter focal lengths.
34 USING THE BUIL T -IN FLASH BASIC OPERA TION Press the flash mode button until the flash mode indicator appears on the data panel. •W arn your subject that the flash will fire a few times just before the picture is taken.
35 Fill Flash Fill Flash with Red-Eye Reduction Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluo- rescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows under strong direct lighting or sunlight. When 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.
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. •T o return to autoflash mode, repeat the step above until autoflash indicator appears.
37 SUBJECT -PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night Portrait /Night scene Programmed autoexposure 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.
38 Landscape photography requires 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.
Close-up Sports Press the subject-program button until the subject-program indicator points to the close-up mode. 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 .
40 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 subject-program button until the subject-program indicator points to Night Portrait Mode /Night scene mode.
41 SELF-TIMER 3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. • Focus lock can be used for off-center subjects (p. 30). 1. Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button until the self- timer indicator appears on the data panel.
42 • 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. •T o cancel the self-timer countdown, press the drive-mode button or turn the camera off before the shutter releases.
43 CONTINUOUS ADV ANCE 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 new batteries.
44 REMOTE-CONTROL FUNCTION FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DA TE MODEL BASIC OPERA TION 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.
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. •P ress the shutter-release button partway down again to reset the focus.
46 SPOT FOCUS ADV ANCED OPERATION 1. 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.
47 MANUAL FOCUS 1. Slide the focus-mode switch down and release. • “MF” will appear on the data panel. 2. T urn the focusing ring until the subject appears sharp. • When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the AF system monitors the focus.
The flash mode can be set with the flash unit. With the flash on and mount- 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.
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.
50 WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH ADV ANCED OPERATION 1. Normal flash 2. Wireless flash 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.
51 2. Press the flash mode button on the camera until WL appears on the camera’ s data panel. Setting Wireless / Remote Flash Mode 3. Detach the accessory flash. 1. With the camera and flash off, mount the flash unit on the camera. T urn both the camera and flash on.
52 FLASH ADV ANCED OPERATION 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 .
3. Press the subject program button to test fire the wireless/ remote flash. • If 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.
1. T urn 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. To prevent the film from being fogged, the shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached to the camera.
1. T urn the camera off. 2. Press and hold flash-mode button. 3. While holding the button down, turn the camera on. 55 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.
56 APPENDIX ACCESSORY INFORMA TION 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.
57 Angle Finder V N / Magnifier V N The 90° 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 .
58 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Focus cannot be confirmed. Camera is attached to a microscope or tele- scope. Slide the focus- mode switch down. Use focus lock or manual focus. Cancel the shutter-release lock. – 30/ 47 54 The lens is not attached correctly .
59 Problem Cause Solution Page Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m. Subject is beyond flash range. Make sure the subject is within the flash range.
60 APPENDIX CARE AND ST ORAGE • 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. Before Important Events • This camera is designed for use from -20° to 50°C (4 to 122 °F).
• 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 . Questions and Service When storing your camera for extended periods: • Always attach the protective caps.
APPENDIX SPECIFICA TIONS 62 CAMERA TYPE: 35mm autofocus SLR with autoexposure (AE) and a built-in flash LENS MOUNT : Minolta A mount AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM: Detection system: TTL phase-detection Autofocus s.
63 Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. VIEWFINDER: T ype: Eye-level fixed roof mirror Focusing screen: Spherical acute matte Field of view: 90% (vert.) x 90 % (hor .
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