Minolta APS Camera, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...BASIC OPERATION FOCUS USING THE BUILT IN FLASH SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to whic...

Page 3: ...49 Close up Mode 50 Sports Mode 51 Night Portrait Mode 52 Photographing Night Scenes 53 CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES Creative Exposure Modes 55 A Mode Aperture Priority 56 S Mode Shutter Priority 59 M Mode Manual Operation 62 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Print Quantity Select 65 Date Time Imprinting 67 Title Imprinting 71 Shutter Control Self timer 75 Continuous drive Mode 76 Remote Control optional 77 Bulb 80 ...

Page 4: ... slash is for prohibition don t do The symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited The example at left means do not disassemble The outer triangle is for warning The symbol inside illustrates what is being warned against The example at left means beware of electric shock SAFETY CAUTIONS Read and understand all cautions and warnings thoroughly before using this product WARNING Do not touch the...

Page 5: ...exposed immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use Do not disassemble Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched BATTERY CAUTIONS Batteries may explode due to improper use Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries Do not install the batteries with the polarity reve...

Page 6: ...r running water or immerse Please Note 1 When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain keep the camera protected from the rain Do not leave the camera in the rain 2 The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers changing lenses or installing an accessory flash Keep your hands dry when inserting or removing film or batteries changing l...

Page 7: ...ry depending on the storage conditions To restore camera power repeat turning the camera on and off When photographing in cold weather we recommend that you keep the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up FILM CASSETTE WARNING The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some...

Page 8: ... AEL button 82 Flash mode button 42 Viewfinder Control panel door Data panel Strap eyelets Format selector switch Command switch 47 Program reset button 96 Control dial Date button 67 Title button 71 Red eye reduction button 45 Select button Print quantity 65 FTPM 86 button Battery chamber Tripod socket Self timer 75 Drive mode 76 Remote control 77 button ...

Page 9: ...Frame counter Film transport signals Cassette mark Shutter speed Film Speed Print quantity Aperture Exposure compensation Date Time Title display Battery condition indicator 21 FTPM mark 86 Portrait Mode 48 Landscape Mode 49 Close up Mode 50 Sports Mode 51 Night Portrait Mode 52 Focus frame Spot metering circle 82 Flash mode indicator 42 Manual focus mark 39 40 Focus signals 36 Shutter speed displ...

Page 10: ...lm cassette Close the film chamber door 4 Turn on power Press the main switch to turn the camera on 5 Set Full Auto operation Press the program reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation 6 Select print format Turn the format selector switch to the desired format before taking the picture 7 Focus on the subject Align the subject within the focus frame then press the shutter release...

Page 11: ...19 18 BASIC OPERATION ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 1 Undo the camera strap buckle and loop the strap through the upper eyelet of the camera 2 Redo the camera strap buckle 3 Repeat for the lower eyelet ...

Page 12: ... the cover then using the eyepiece cap turn the battery chamber cover to CLOSE to lock it Main power is automatically switched on when a battery is installed If and blink in the data panel when the camera is turned on reset the date and time See page 67 Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery power indicator Each time the main switch is turned on the battery symbol will appear in the dat...

Page 13: ...es not turn smoothly Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens contacts and mirror Remove dust dirt and moisture from the lens mount before attaching or removing a lens To store the lens hood reverse it and attach it to the lens then replace the lens cap AF M M 80 80 5 6 Lens Hood Use the lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality Remove the lens hood from your lens...

Page 14: ...mera grip firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens with your left hand Make sure your fingers are not blocking any of the camera s features Your fingers should fit securely around the grip To hold the camera steady keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder width apart Always keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop it Pressing the S...

Page 15: ...rrent VEI has a white indicator behind it This camera can load film with either the or VEI current VEI MEANING UNEXPOSED PARTIALLY EXPOSED EXPOSED PROCESSED Loading the Film Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras Your camera will automatically set the proper film speed for the film you are using 2 Press the film chamber release on the back of the camera The film cham...

Page 16: ...within 1m 3 3 ft of operating speakers microwave ovens hairdryers etc LOADING FILM The film speed appears in the data panel then the film is advanced to the first frame When the loading sequence is complete the frame counter will show the number of frames remaining on the roll If the shutter release button is not pressed after loading an unexposed or partially exposed roll can be removed by pressi...

Page 17: ...ired print format C H or P 4 Center your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus or will glow when the subject is in focus The built in flash will pop up and fire when necessary 5 If you are using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring on the lens to frame the subject as desired In low light conditions the AF illuminator flash will fire to de...

Page 18: ...ppear in the frame counter and will blink when the film is rewound 2 Press the film chamber release to open the film chamber door 3 Remove the film The VEI display will be Manual Rewind Use manual rewind when you want to switch to a different type or speed of film before the current roll is finished 1 Using the eyepiece cap press the manual rewind button 2 Follow steps 1 3 from Automatic Rewind Se...

Page 19: ...s with the MRC feature set the VEI for partially exposed rolls to Minolta Advanced Photo System cameras without the MRC feature set the VEI for partially exposed rolls to and the blank frames can not be exposed Once the symbol is displayed on the VEI blank frames can not be exposed For best results take your film to a certified Advanced Photo System photofinisher displaying this symbol See page 97...

Page 20: ...g shutter locked Focus is not possible shutter locked Your subject is too close or is one of the special focusing situations described on the next page SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS In the situations like those described below it may be difficult or impossible for the camera to focus accurately you may need to use focus hold direct manual focus or manual focus If two subjects at different distances ...

Page 21: ...lly without taking the camera out of autofocus mode 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus camera must be in AF mode 2 Without releasing the shutter release button adjust the focus manually using the focusing ring on the lens will appear in the viewfinder 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The focus confirmed indicator will appear...

Page 22: ... the focus mode button will appear in the data panel and will appear in the viewfinder Manual focus is not available on lenses without a focusing ring Press the focus mode button again to return to autofocus mode 2 Turn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp and focused The focus confirmation signal will appear in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus USING THE...

Page 23: ...or the 28 56mm f 4 5 6 the flash range will vary slightly with focal length At wide angle the range will be from 0 6 to 3 5 m 2 to 11 5 ft At 40mm standard the range will be from 0 6 to 2 9 m 2 to 10 ft In telephoto the range will be from 0 6 to 2 5 m 2 to 8 2 ft Use higher speed film or an accessory flash to obtain a greater flash range Lens shadowing may occur when using the built in flash Do no...

Page 24: ...N Press the red eye reduction wireless flash mode button until appears in the data panel When turned on the camera is returned to autoflash with red eye reduction or autoflash without red eye reduction whichever was used last When photographing people or animals at night or other low light situations the effect called red eye may occur due to the flash reflecting off the inside of the subject s ey...

Page 25: ...gram selection lets you choose one of the five subject program modes listed below These program modes customize the exposure settings for the type of picture you will be taking Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode for portrait photography for scenic and travel photography for close up photography for sports and action photography for night portrait and night s...

Page 26: ...ssion 2 Press the command mode button until the subject program pointer is under LANDSCAPE MODE 1 Set the command switch to Tips Use a wide angle focal length to create a feeling of depth in the photograph Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has strong shadows across the face If there is no subject in the foreground do not use flash Use a tripod especially at slower shutter sp...

Page 27: ...camera will select the best possible aperture and shutter speed for your subject 2 Press the command mode button until the subject program pointer is under SPORTS MODE 1 Set the command switch to Tips Using flash will only help if your subject is within the flash range Use fast film and keep the focus frame on your subject Mount the camera on a tripod when using telephoto lenses Use Sports mode wh...

Page 28: ...the camera s flash and the background In this mode the camera sets the largest possible aperture and a slower shutter speed to allow the background to appear in the photograph Photographing Night Scenes Tips Use faster film and a tripod If you are photographing a dark night scene it may be difficult for the camera to focus use manual focus or focus hold Cancel the flash in Night Portrait mode to p...

Page 29: ...riority Mode Manually select shutter speed M Manual Exposure Manually select aperture and shutter speed Using Flash in A S and M Modes Autoflash does not operate in A S or M mode If the flash is up when A S or M mode is set the flash mode is set to and will fire every time a picture is taken If the flash is down when A S or M mode is set the flash is set to and will not fire Refer to Using the Bui...

Page 30: ...epth of field corresponding to the aperture used If 2000 or 30 blinks in the data panel the required setting is beyond the camera s shutter speed range Turn the control dial until the blinking stops A Mode Flash When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on the flash will fire each time a picture is taken When the built in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off th...

Page 31: ...f the light falling on the film Depth of field is the area in front of and behind the point where the lens is focused which will appear sharp Large apertures small numbers limit the depth of field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus A narrow depth of field is used when you want to place greater visual emphasis on your main subject by blurring the background as in the case o...

Page 32: ...the flash will not fire Flash operation in the S mode is the same as P mode The camera automatically sets the aperture and the shutter speed Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure the shutter speed determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image Depending on the speed of your subject slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject...

Page 33: ...ure is taken When the built in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off the flash will not fire Refer to Flash Range on page 43 or the accessory flash manual to determine the aperture setting and the flash range In manual mode you select both the aperture and the shutter speed for each exposure Do not set the shutter speed faster than 1 125th of a second when using flash Metering in the...

Page 34: ... the data panel Press the print button to increase the quantity by one The quantity can be set to a maximum of nine After 9 the quantity restarts at 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to return to the normal data panel display will remain in the data panel After taking the picture the print quantity can only be changed to 0 The default quantity for color slide film is 0 Some labs may ...

Page 35: ... button The camera will wind the film back to rewrite the data then readvance the film to the next frame DATE TIME IMPRINTING Your camera records date time and title information on the film s magnetic data strip The recorded information is read at the photo lab and imprinted on the back of your photographs Some labs can not print date and or time information on the front of your photographs See yo...

Page 36: ...he sequence as stated above If the wrong button is pressed the new data will not be entered Changing the Date Time Format 1 Open the control panel door then press the date button 2 Press and hold the select button until all items in the date display blink 3 Turn the control dial to change the display format The sequence is as follows Y M D M D Y D M Y 4 Press the date button or press the select bu...

Page 37: ...the selected title will be recorded on the film s IX data strip At certified Advanced Photo System photofinishers the selected title will be printed on the back of the print Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages See your photofinisher for details Three title codes have been set into memory You can change one or all three title codes at any time 1 Select th...

Page 38: ...e blinking number 5 Press the select button to make the next digit blink Rotate the control dial to change its value 6 Press the select button to make the language code blink then rotate the control dial to change the language code 7 When the title information is correct press the title button or press the select button until the display stops blinking Frame Title Imprinting 3 Take the picture The...

Page 39: ...ressed The self timer mode will automatically cancel after the shutter is released Do not press the shutter release button while standing in front of the camera If you want to take a picture with your subject outside of the focus frame use focus hold See page 38 To cancel the self timer before the shutter releases press the main switch to turn the camera off or press the self timer button 3 Press ...

Page 40: ...us drive series of pictures To cancel continuous drive mode press the drive mode button until the drive mode indicator disappears from the data panel or turn the camera off REMOTE CONTROL optional 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press the remote control button until appears in the data panel The IR Remote Control RC 3 is an optional accessory you can purchase to operate your camera from up to ...

Page 41: ...tton again to take the picture If the flash is up and charged when the remote s release button is pressed the picture will be taken immediately 3 Lift your finger from the shutter release button 4 Recompose the picture if necessary 5 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the or 2s button Focus will remain locked until any button on the camera is pressed The remote control uses ...

Page 42: ...ol dial to set the aperture 4 Mount the camera on tripod and compose the picture 5 Remove the eyepiece cup 1 Press the button to open the shutter immediately or press the 2s button to delay the release for two seconds 2 Press either button to close the shutter When using the IR Remote Control RC 3 7 Press and hold the shutter release button to take the picture The shutter will remain open until th...

Page 43: ...oes not fire If the spot button is pressed when the flash is fired slow shutter sync is set See page 95 The standard metering mode for this camera uses a fourteen segment honeycomb pattern metering system to determine the correct exposure When you want to set the exposure according to a very small part of the scene spot metering lets you use a single metering segment to determine correct exposure ...

Page 44: ...scene is composed of darker tones When using exposure compensation with negative film set Fixed Time Print Mode See page 86 1 Press and hold the exposure compensation button then turn the control dial until the desired compensation value appears in the data panel 2 Release the exposure compensation button to enter the number To cancel exposure compensation perform the above procedure and select 0 ...

Page 45: ...the data panel If the FTPM button is pressed again FTPM will be canceled 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down After the film has been rewound and blinks in the data panel FTPM and a filmstrip title can be set at the same time Setting FTPM cancels Mid Roll Change and sets the film s VEI to FTPM can not be set on reloaded partially exposed rolls VEI Once set FTPM can not be canceled F...

Page 46: ...me The film speed setting appears in the body data panel AF ILLUMINATOR If the camera detects that the scene is too dark to focus accurately the flash will pop up and fire a few short bursts before and after the lens focuses AF Illuminator This provides the light necessary for the camera to detect and focus on your subject The range of the AF Illuminator flash is approximately one to five meters W...

Page 47: ...TL flash meter detects that proper exposure has been received A 2 1 lighting ratio can also be obtained automatically When selected the off camera flash provides 2 3 of the full exposure and the built in flash provides the remaining 1 3 Normal Flash Wireless Remote Flash Wireless Remote Ratio Flash Setting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 1 Attach the accessory flash 5400HS 5400xi or 3500xi to the camer...

Page 48: ...distance and the flash to subject distance Taking Pictures In Wireless Remote Flash Mode 2 When the built in flash is charged will glow in the viewfinder When the off camera flash is charged its AF illuminator will blink 3 Press the spot AEL button to test fire the accessory flash and wait again for both flashes to charge 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture To a...

Page 49: ...ote mode when ratio control is selected the output of the off camera flash and built in flash combine to provide a 2 1 lighting ratio Wireless Remote Ratio Control 1 Reattach the accessory flash to the camera 2 Press the red eye reduction wireless flash button WL will disappear from the data panel SLOW SHUTTER SYNC While pressing the spot AEL button press the shutter release button all the way dow...

Page 50: ...list of services required for certification See your photolab for a full list of available services Photolabs displaying this logo will be able to provide the following five services 1 CHP Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken 2 Date and Title Imprinting The date time and selected title are printed on the back of the picture in the chosen for...

Page 51: ...is camera Changing the flash mode Press the camera flash mode button to select the desired mode AUTO ON or OFF All information is transferred directly to the accessory flash When using an accessory flash with your camera you may select any of the three flash modes Please read the following instructions for selecting accessory flash modes Accessory Flash Control Using the flash Press the flash ON O...

Page 52: ...d coverage angle of the 5400HS 5400xi 5200i and 4000AF flashes is suitable for Advanced Photo System focal lengths The coverage displays may not display Advanced Photo System focal lengths accurately For example the 56mm Advanced Photo System focal length will be displayed as 50mm or 60mm The flash range diagrams in the 3500xi 2000xi 3200i and the 2000i flash units are applicable for Advanced Phot...

Page 53: ...honeycomb pattern metering or Spot metering With Flash 4 segment TTL direct metering Range Honeycomb pattern EV 3 21 f 3 5 ISO 200 Spot EV 6 21 f 3 5 ISO 200 AE Sensor Without flash 14 segment honeycomb pattern silicon photocell SPC With flash 4 segment SPC Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane Range 1 2000 30 sec bulb Flash Sync 1 125 sec or slower 1 45 sec with wir...

Page 54: ...o dark Your subject is beyond the flash range make sure your subject is within the flash range before taking the picture Lower part of flash picture is dark The lens hood is attached remove the lens hood before using the built in flash This mark on the bottom of your camera is to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment r...

Page 55: ...d or reduce the overall brightness of your surroundings In low light use flash or another light source to increase the brightness of your surroundings Select a larger smaller aperture until the display stops blinking Select a faster slower shutter speed until the display stops blinking Attach the lens or disconnect and reattach the lens If the camera is attached to a microscope or telescope contac...

Page 56: ...ortrait Mode QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Program reset Select a subject program mode Set manual fill flash Set flash cancel Set red eye reduction Preselecting a title Imprinting a title Imprinting the date time Setting the print quantity Manual rewind Setting a filmstrip title ...

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