Minolta 140, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...ocusing Range 29 Special Focusing Situations 30 For Closer Subjects 32 Rewinding the Film 34 CONTENTS Thank you for your purchasing this Minolta camera Before using your new camera please take the time to read through this instruction manual for it contains important information on the use and care of your camera This is the combined manual for the Freedom Riva Zoom 140 160 models The description ...

Page 3: ...Mode 44 Flash Range 46 Autoflash 47 Autoflash with Red eye Reduction 48 Fill flash 49 Flash cancel 50 Night Portrait 51 Exposure Compensation 52 Self timer 53 Continuous Advance 55 For Owners of the Quartz date model 57 Date and Time Imprinting 57 Remote Control Operation 63 Viewfinder Brightness 70 APPENDIX Care and Storage 73 Technical Specifications 78 ...

Page 4: ...es 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 use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a docto...

Page 5: ...s 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 obje...

Page 6: ...he product immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or inquiry 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 an...

Page 7: ...eries 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 The flash unit disch...

Page 8: ...id 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 i...

Page 9: ... 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 your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning in...

Page 10: ...n Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual p 73 BODY The 160 quartz date model is illustrated AF Meter window Flash p 44 Self timer Remote control lamp p 54 65 Lens Back cover release p 19 Manual rewind button p 35 Remote control receiver Quartz date model only Viewfinder window Tripod socket ...

Page 11: ... 12 Viewfinder p 13 Date button p 57 Quartz Date model only Flash mode Select button p 44 57 Main switch p 22 Film window p 19 Strap eyelet p 16 Battery chamber door p 17 Zoom lever p 23 Back cover p 19 Drive mode Adjust button p 53 55 57 64 AF mode button p 36 Eyepiece sensors p 22 ...

Page 12: ... model only Autoflash Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash Flash cancel Night Portrait with red eye reduction Exposure Compensation 160 model only DATA PANEL All indicators are displayed for clarity Flash mode indicators p 44 Area AF Spot AF Target AF AF mode indicators p 36 Continuous advance indicator p 55 160 model Remote control indicator p 64 Quartz date model only ...

Page 13: ... p 37 All focus frames and focus area indicators are shown This camera features a sophisticated matrix AF indication system that indicates the area of focus Focus frame Display Spot AF p 40 Target AF p 42 For focus area indicators in Area AF see pages 24 and 27 ...

Page 14: ...ming guide p 32 Focus area indicator p 27 Varies according to the subject VIEWFINDER Focus frames Area AF The close framing guide appears in Area spot and target AF modes The focus area indicator is displayed in the Area AF mode ...

Page 15: ...ssed partway down Glows focus confirmed Blinks rapidly subject is too close Blinks slowly focus not confirmed p 30 Flash lamp orange With the shutter release button pressed partway down Glows flash is charged and ready Blinks rapidly flash charging Blinks slowly camera shake warning ...

Page 16: ...he camera ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Button keys are attached to the strap Use the larger key to open the battery chamber door and the smaller key to push the manual rewind button Button keys 2 Pass the the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...off INSERTING THE BATTERY The camera uses one 3 volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery 1 Open the battery chamber door using the larger button key on the camera strap 2 Insert the battery The positive and negative battery terminals should be orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber Snap the door closed GETTING STARTED ...

Page 18: ...layed on the data panel The shutter will not release Replace the battery immediately Each time the camera is turned on an indicator will appear on the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery The indicator blinks Power is sufficient for camera operation but the battery must be replaced soon BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR ...

Page 19: ... LOADING THE FILM If the back cover does not open turn the camera off and on to release the film chamber lock Use only DX coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200 Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film Winding problems may result ISO 400 film is recommended for best results Always load and unload the film in subdued light Continued on next page GETTING STARTED ...

Page 20: ...E FILM 2 Place the film cartridge into the film chamber 3 Extend the film leader to the film tip mark The film must lay flat If the film tip extends beyond the index mark push the excess film back into the cartridge ...

Page 21: ...er If the film has been loaded improperly 0 will blink on the frame counter and the shutter will not release Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure Once the film is loaded the battery chamber lock will engage preventing the back cover from being accidentally opened until the film is rewound GETTING STARTED ...

Page 22: ...operation Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel 2 Hold the camera steadily Do not cover the flash lens or AF windows with your fingers For vertically framed pictures turn the camera so the flash is to the top When the camera is brought to your eye the eyepiece sensors automatically activate the camera s focus and exposure systems FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION ...

Page 23: ...Look through the viewfinder and press the zoom lever to zoom the lens The viewfinder will adjust to match the lens field of view T elephoto zoom in W ide angle zoom out Continued on next page BASIC OPERATION ...

Page 24: ...omatically change to a focus area indicator to confirm the subject The Area AF mode p 37 is automatically set when the camera is turned on The focus area indicator shows the area the camera will focus on The shape of the focus area indicator varies with the subject Focus area indicator Area AF frame ...

Page 25: ...nd flash are indicated by the lamps next to the viewfinder Focus lamp green Glows focus confirmed Blinks rapidly subject is too close Blinks slowly focus not confirmed p 30 Flash lamp orange Glows flash is charged and ready Blinks rapidly flash charging Blinks slowly camera shake warning BASIC OPERATION ...

Page 26: ...e green focus lamp glows press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Press the shutter release button with slow steady pressure The film automatically advances to the next frame Always turn the camera off after use ...

Page 27: ...cate the subject and indicate it with the focus area indicator The shape of focus area indicator varies with the subject shape see the sample illustrations below Portrait The camera focuses on the two foreground subjects and not on infinity An off center portrait Group shot Landscape BASIC OPERATION AREA AF FOCUS AREA INDICATOR ...

Page 28: ...dicator around the subject press and hold the shutter release button partway down The green focus lamp will glow steadily to indicate the focus is locked If the focus lamp blinks reposition the camera and repeat the operation 2 Without lifting your finger recompose the image in the viewfinder Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The focus lock will be canceled if t...

Page 29: ... distance If the subject is extremely close the green focus lamp may blink slowly and the shutter will release but the focus will not be sharp The subject must be within the focusing range of the camera The minimum focusing distance varies with the focal length of the lens 160 model 140 model Wide angle 37 5 mm Telephoto 140 160 mm 60 cm 2 0 ft 80 cm 2 6 ft 95 cm 3 1 ft ...

Page 30: ...cus lock function p 28 41 can be used to focus on an object at the same distance as your subject and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture When your subject is near a very bright object or area When two subjects overlap in the focus frame SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS ...

Page 31: ... to warn that focus cannot be confirmed The shutter can be released and the focus will be set to infinity when using the flash the focus is set between 2 3 6 8m 7 5 22 3 ft depending on the focal length used Under certain conditions with regular repeating patterns the green focus lamp may blink rapidly and the shutter will be locked BASIC OPERATION ...

Page 32: ...er when the image needs to be recomposed to eliminate the effect of parallax The close framing guide appears in Area AF spot AF and target AF If the subject is too close the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter is locked If the subject is extremely close the green focus lamp may blink slowly and the shutter will release but the focus will not be sharp Close framing guide Actual image sh...

Page 33: ... down The green focus lamp should glow to confirm the focus is locked BASIC OPERATION 2 While pressing the shutter release button partway down recompose the picture so that the top of the subject falls below the close framing guide Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture ...

Page 34: ... is taken When the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel the film has been rewound Open the back cover and remove the film The film chamber lock is release during rewind Do not open the back cover until the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel Never force the back of the camera open ...

Page 35: ... insert the battery Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken the film processor may only print the number specified on the film cartridge Gently press the manual rewind button using the small button key on the strap p 16 BASIC OPERATION MANUAL REWIND The film can be rewound before the roll is finished ...

Page 36: ...des can be selected Area AF spot AF and target AF Press the AF mode button until the desired AF indicator appears on the data panel Area AF p 37 Spot AF p 40 Target AF p 42 Spot AF and target AF mode is reset to Area AF when the camera is turned off ...

Page 37: ...ppears on the data panel 2 Place the subject within the Area AF frame The focus frame will automatically change to a focus area indicator to confirm the subject 3 Press the shutter release button to take the picture focus area indicator Area AF frame ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 38: ...viewfinder CUSt 1 2 The focus area indicator appears when the shutter release button is pressed partway down CUSt 1 3 The focus area indicator is canceled and will not be displayed 1 Press and hold the AF mode button for about two seconds until CUSt 1 appears on the top of the data panel The number blinking in the frame counter area is the current custom setting The initial setting is CUSt 1 1 ...

Page 39: ...utton once to enter the new setting The camera will return to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds Pressing the AF mode button again or pressing the shutter release button partwary down will also return the camera to the shooting mode The new custom setting will remain in effect even if the camera is turned off or the battery is changed ...

Page 40: ...e out a specific subject from a group 1 Press the AF mode button until the spot AF indicator appears on the data panel The spot AF focus frame appears in the viewfinder 2 Place the subject in the spot AF focus frame Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus Spot AF focus frame ...

Page 41: ...ADVANCED OPERATION 1 With subject in the focus frame press and hold the shutter release button partway down If the green focus lamp glows steadily the focus is locked If the focus lamp blinks repeat the operation 2 Without lifting your finger recompose the image in the viewfinder Press the shutter release button all the way down to take picture The focus lock is canceled when the shutter button is...

Page 42: ...partway down Predictive focus control ensures someone moving toward the camera will be in focus predictive focus control adjusts the focus during the slight delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the exposure is made 1 Press the AF mode button until the target AF indicator appears on the data panel The target AF focus frame appears in the viewfinder ...

Page 43: ...the shutter button is held partway down Predictive focus control is activated when the focus lamp glows If the subject becomes too close the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter will not release Repeat the procedure from step 2 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture ADVANCED OPERATION 2 Place the subject in the target AF focus frame ...

Page 44: ...FLASH MODE The following flash modes can be selected Press the flash mode button until the desired flash mode indicator appears on the data panel Autoflash p 47 Autoflash with red eye reduction p 48 Fill flash p 49 ...

Page 45: ... cancel night portrait or exposure compensation mode will be reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction whichever of the two modes was set last Flash cancel p 50 Night portrait p 51 Exposure compensation p 52 160 model only ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 46: ...at the telephoto position To ensure proper exposure the subject must be within the flash range FLASH RANGE The distances are based on use with color negative film ISO100 Focal length Film speed 0 6 4 6 m 2 0 15 1 ft 37 5 mm 140 mm 140 model 0 8 2 1 m 2 6 6 9 ft 0 95 2 0 m 3 1 6 6 ft 160 mm 160 model ISO400 0 6 9 2 m 2 0 30 2 ft 0 8 4 2 m 2 6 13 8 ft 0 95 4 0 m 3 1 13 2 ft ...

Page 47: ...ns Press the flash mode button until the autoflash indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode When the orange flash lamp blinks quickly the flash is charging The shutter cannot be released until the flash is charged the orange flash lamp will glow ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 48: ...ition when taking photographs of people or animals the pre flashes contract the pupils of the subject s eyes The flash will fire automatically in low light or back lit situations Pre flash Main flash Press the flash mode button until the autoflash with red eye reduction indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode Warn your subject not to move until all the flash bursts have ended ...

Page 49: ...ardless of the amount of ambient light Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine Press the flash mode button until the fill flash indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 50: ...nge The camera shake warning may appear in this mode Press the flash mode button until the flash cancel indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a camera shake warning Camera shake is a slight blurring of the image caused by slight hand motions during long exposures To eliminate camera shake use the flash or place the camera on a tripod ...

Page 51: ...bient light Red eye reduction is used with the night portrait mode Press the flash mode button until the night portrait indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode Warn your subject not to move after the flash bust as the shutter may still be open for the background exposure Because of long exposure times the use of a tripod is recommended NIGHT PORTRAIT Continued on next page ADVANC...

Page 52: ... the meter can be deceived by high key scenes like white interiors or foggy landscapes This mode increases the exposure by 1 5 Ev The flash is disabled Press the flash mode button until the exposure compensation indicator appears to set the mode The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a camera shake warning Use the flash or place the camera on a tripod high key subjects ...

Page 53: ...n be used with Area AF and spot AF With target AF or when focus lock is not used the focus is set just before the exposure Make sure the subject is positioned inside the focus frames The self timer is used for taking self portraits The self timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Continued on next page ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 54: ...k 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 To cancel the self timer press the drive mode button again or turn the camera off Self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is released SELF TIMER ...

Page 55: ...he camera will take one picture every 2 2 seconds When the flash is used the rate may be slower because the flash must recharge between frames 1 Press the drive mode button until the continuous advance indicator appears on the data panel Continued on next page ADVANCED OPERATION CONTINUOUS ADVANCE 160 MODEL ...

Page 56: ... Press the shutter release button all the way down and hold to begin taking pictures Focus will be adjusted between exposures Continuous advance remains in effect until the drive mode is reset When using target AF predictive focus control is only active for the first frame of the series ...

Page 57: ...printing and remote control operation DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower right portion of the picture The date is recorded as the film is advanced to the next frame The last picture on the roll may not be imprinted The calendar is programmed through the year 2099 Continued on next page ...

Page 58: ...tton to select the date imprinting format The display will change as follows If the date time display is blinking the calendar and clock need to be reset p 59 No information will be imprinted until the date and time are entered Date imprinting Day Time imprinting No imprinting Set mode ...

Page 59: ...he battery is replaced 1 Turn the camera on Press the date button until SEt appears on the data panel 2 Press the select SEL button until the item to be adjusted blinks Each time the select button is pressed the next item on the calendar and clock blinks The sequence is The display stops blinking ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 60: ... side of the zoom lever counts down the T side counts up 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct 5 Press the date button to set the date and time The camera will return to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds Pressing the date button again or pressing the shutter release button partway down will also return the camera to the shooting mode ...

Page 61: ...n the data panel 2 Press and hold the select SEL button for more than 2 seconds until all items on the date display blink Continued on next page ADVANCED OPERATION Pressing the select SEL button until the date time display stops blinking can also set the calendar and clock ...

Page 62: ...he date format The camera will return to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds Pressing the date button again or pressing the shutter release button partway down will also return the camera to the shooting mode Pressing the select SEL button until the date time display stops blinking can also set the date format FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL ...

Page 63: ...be controlled by the IR remote control RC 3 sold separately The remote control allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters 16 5 feet away NAMES OF PARTS Emitter window Delay button Release button Battery chamber Continued on next page ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 64: ...TE CONTROL 1 Place the camera on a tripod Point the camera so that the subject is within in the focus frames FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL 2 Press the drive mode button until the remote control indicator appears on the data panel ...

Page 65: ...y button 2s to take the picture If the release button is pressed the self timer remote control lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the picture is taken If the delay button 2s is pressed the lamp will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken Continued on next page ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 66: ...approximately 8 minutes Under fluorescent or extremely bright lighting or with backlit subjects the remote control may not operate or the effective distance may be reduced The remote control mode will remain in effect after the picture has been taken Press the drive mode button to reset the drive mode or turn the camera off ...

Page 67: ...utton partway down to confirm the focus the green focus lamp will glow and remain lit It the focus lamp does not remain lit after pressing the shutter release button partway down the focus was not locked Repeat the procedure To cancel the focus lock press the shutter release button partway down again or press the zoom lever Focus lock can be used in Area AF or spot AF ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 68: ...F THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL 4 Point the remote control toward the front of the camera press either the release button or delay button 2s The focus lock will remain in effect after the picture is taken allowing multiple remote control pictures to be made The green focus lamp will glow to indicate focus lock To cancel focus lock press the shutter release button partway down or press the zoom lever ...

Page 69: ...lease the shutter the battery needs to be replaced The supplied battery should be sufficient for approximately ten years of operation 1 Pull out the battery chamber as shown and remove the old battery 2 Insert a new battery into the battery chamber with the positive pole up 3 Slide the battery chamber into the remote control ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 70: ...evel 1 Press and hold the AF mode button for about two seconds until CUSt 1 appears on the top of the data panel The number blinking in the frame counter area is the current custom setting 2 Press the select button until CUSt 2 appears The blinking number in the frame counter displays the current brightness level The initial setting is 3 Brightness can be adjusted in five levels from 1 low to 5 hi...

Page 71: ...s displayed 4 Press the AF mode button or press the shutter release button partway down to set the brightness level The data panel display returns to normal The new brightness level will remain in effect even if the camera is turned off or the battery is changed ADVANCED OPERATION ...

Page 72: ...h 17 500 mph Mr Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall 26ft The camera It was not lost It is on display at the Smithsonian Institution s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D C This and other objects from John Glenn s Friendship 7...

Page 73: ...ta 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 one Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag CAR...

Page 74: ...egain some of their charge when they warm up This camera is not waterproof dust proof or sand proof Care should be taken when using of this camera near water or the beach to protect it from damage caused by water dust or sand Protect the camera from moisture or splashes especially saltwater spray Be extremely careful to protect the interior and exterior of the camera and its accessories from sand ...

Page 75: ...ens surface first brush away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion starting from the center Never place lens fluid directly on the lens Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera Continued on next page APPENDIX ...

Page 76: ...malfunction 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 After prolonged storage always check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly CARE AND STORAGE ...

Page 77: ...ra does not resume normal operation or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility QUESTIONS AND SERVICE If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details Continued on next page APPENDI...

Page 78: ... 80m 2 6 ft 0 95m 3 1 ft Film Speed Settings Automatic for DX coded film Non DX coded film set to ISO100 Range ISO 25 to 3200 Metering Range 140 model 160 model ISO 100 Wide Ev 3 17 Ev 3 17 Tele Ev 3 9 17 Tele Ev 4 1 17 Shutter Speed 10 1 500 sec Flash Range 140 model 160 model ISO 100 Wide 0 6 4 6 m 2 0 15 1 ft 0 6 4 6 m 2 0 15 1 ft Tele 0 8 2 1 m 2 6 6 9 ft 0 95 2 0 m 3 1 6 6 ft TECHNICAL SPECIF...

Page 79: ...th flash for 50 of the exposures Viewfinder Magnification 0 38X 1 35X 140 model 0 38X 1 51X 160 model Field of View 85 at 3m Eye relief 17 3mm from the viewfinder frame Dimensions 110 5 x 60 5 x 46 5 mm 4 4 x 2 4 x 1 8 in Weight 195g 6 9 oz without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 79 APPENDIX ...

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