Minolta Minolta VECTISS100, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...E INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX ...

Page 2: ...iarity with the camera increases Advanced Photo System is a trademark of the five system developing companies New processing In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print To order reprints simply choose the images you want from the index print No more searching throug...

Page 3: ...Eye Reduction 34 Rewinding the Film 35 ADVANCED OPERATION Subject Program Modes Portrait Mode 38 Landscape Mode 39 Close up Mode 40 Sports Mode 41 Night Portrait Mode 42 Photographing Night Scenes 43 Creative Exposure Modes Aperture Priority Mode 45 Shutter Priority Mode 48 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Date Time Imprinting 52 Manual Focus 56 Self Timer 57 Continuous Drive Mode 58 Remote Control optional 59...

Page 4: ...uct near young children Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed the product emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage ...

Page 5: ... the film and battery chamber covers tightly Clean the rubber seals before closing covers This camera is designed for use from 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car At colder temperatures the data panel response time will be slow The display will temporarily darken at higher temperatures but will rest...

Page 6: ...o 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...

Page 7: ...utton Exposure mode button Tripod socket Diopter adjustment dial Film chamber Main switch Film chamber release Flash mode button 33 Viewfinder Control panel door Data panel Format selector switch Program reset button 71 Control dial Self timer 57 Drive mode 58 Remote control button 59 Subject program select button Battery chamber Do not touch ...

Page 8: ... program pointer Continuous drive indicator 58 Flash mode indicators 32 Remote control indicator 59 Date mark 52 Self timer indicator 57 Exposure mode indicators 44 Exposure compen sation indicator 64 Manual focus indicator 56 Wireless flash indicator 66 Subject program indicators Portrait Mode 38 Landscape Mode 39 Close up Mode 40 Sports Mode 41 Night Portrait Mode 42 Shutter speed Aperture Film ...

Page 9: ...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 bu...

Page 10: ... Attaching and Removing the Lens Diopter Adjustment and Camera Handling Loading and Rewinding the Film Fully Automatic Camera Operation Special Focus Situations Basic Flash Operation Once you fully understand the instructions in this section proceed to the Advanced Operation and Additional Features sections to obtain more enjoyment form your camera Attach the camera strap as shown 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...turned on reset the date and time See page 52 Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery power indicator Each time the camera is turned on the battery symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries If no display appears replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly Your camera shuts down if it is not operated for more than 30 minutes Press th...

Page 12: ...ving the Lens 1 Press the lens release and turn the lens counter clockwise until it stops 2 Gently remove the lens from the mount and replace the caps or attach another lens Caution Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens contacts and mirror Remove dust and dirt from the lens mount before attaching or removing a lens 2 Remove the...

Page 13: ...mera Pressing the shutter release button Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens with your left hand Make sure your fingers don t block the flash Your fingers should fit securely around the grip Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder width apart to hold the camera steady Always keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally...

Page 14: ...ature prevents the camera from accepting exposed film The current VEI has a white indicator behind it This camera can only load film with the VEI current Visual Exposure Indicators VEI MEANING UNEXPOSED PARTIALLY EXPOSED EXPOSED PROCESSED Loading the Film 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera on Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off 2 Press the film chamber release on the back of th...

Page 15: ...oaded CS will appear in the data panel when the film chamber door is closed If blinks in the data panel press the film chamber release and remove the film Your camera cannot load a film cassette if the current VEI is or Only load cassettes with the mark current If a processed or partially exposed roll of film was loaded into this camera the VEI has been to exposed If the cassette s current VEI is ...

Page 16: ...to the desired 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 The focus lamp will glow when the subject is in focus The built in flash will pop up and fire when necessary 5 When using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring on the lens to frame the subject as desired 6 Press the shutter release button all the way d...

Page 17: ... alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame If the subject within the focus frame is very bright or low in contrast Use focus hold when your subject is outside the focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm 1 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down 2 Continue to hold the shutter release button partway down while yo...

Page 18: ...don t want the flash to fire Do not touch the flash when it fires Manual Fill Flash Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture the ambiance of existing light Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel Flash Cancel If the flash lamp blinks slowly the required shutter speed is too slow to hand hold the camera Turn the flash on or use a tripod Press the program...

Page 19: ...nd WL disappears from the data panel This camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure 1 Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette The frame counter will count down during rewind 0 will appear and the will blink in the data panel when the film is rewound Automatic Rewind 2 Press the film chamber release to open the film chamber door 3 Remove the fi...

Page 20: ...peration 45 S Mode Operation 48 36 Subject program selection lets you to choose from the five subject program modes listed below Subject program modes customize the exposure settings for the type of picture you will be taking Press the program reset button to return the camera to Full Auto Full Auto operation is suitable for most photographic situations See page 28 Portrait Mode for portrait photo...

Page 21: ...le while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur due to camera shake Press the program select button until the subject program pointer is under Tips For best results use your lens in the mid telephoto range 56mm 80mm Use flash when your subject is backlit or there are strong shadows across the face Lock focus on your subject s eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression Tip...

Page 22: ...tter speed and continually adjust the focus to track fast moving subjects Press the program select button until the subject program pointer is under Focus hold cannot be selected in Sports mode Tips For best results use the V LENS 50mm f 3 5 MACRO Do not use the built in flash if your subject is closer than 0 6 m 2 0 ft The lens may block the flash creating a shadow at the bottom of your image len...

Page 23: ... mode to photograph night scenes The longer shutter speeds set in Night Portrait mode let you capture beautiful photographs of twilight scenes and night skylines 1 Set the camera to Night Portrait mode 2 Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel Tips Set the flash to or when using Night Portrait mode See page 33 Use faster film and a tripod Focus on the main part of your subject ...

Page 24: ...ct the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the range of sharpness depth of field in an image See Aperture Control on page 47 1 Open the control panel door 2 Press the exposure mode button until A appears in the data panel 3 Turn the control dial to select the aperture Press the program reset but...

Page 25: ...focus point that appears sharp in the final image In the viewfinder only the plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp The photographed image however will have a depth of field corresponding to the selected aperture 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...

Page 26: ...ully automatic operation If the aperture display in the data panel blinks the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens Turn the control dial until the blinking stops The number 60 or 125 displayed in the data panel stands for 1 60th or 1 125th of a second S Mode Flash When the built in flash is up it will fire each time a picture is taken When the built in flash is down it will n...

Page 27: ...ubject slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow creating a feeling of motion In addition to stopping action fast shutter speeds can help prevent blur caused by camera movement during exposure known as camera shake To stop the motion of your subject use a fast shutter speed To blur the motion of your subject set a slow shutter speed Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed 51 ADDI...

Page 28: ...2 Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink The sequence is as follows year month date hour minute stops blinking 3 Turn the control dial to adjust the blinking item 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct 5 Press the select button or the date button until the display stops ...

Page 29: ... button partway down to return to the standard data panel display Imprinting the Date or Time 2 Press the date button until the data panel displays the format you want to see on the print After selecting the desired date time format press the shutter release button partway down to return to the standard data panel display If imprinting has been selected will remain in the data panel The same forma...

Page 30: ...on a tripod then press the self timer button until appears in the data panel 2 Center your subject in the focus frame The self timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start the timer The self timer indicator on the front of the camera will blink then glow just before ...

Page 31: ...ton until the drive mode indicator disappears from the data panel or turn the camera off 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 6 m 19 7ft away 2 Arrange the camera and subject positions then compose your picture 3 Point the emitter win...

Page 32: ... source behind the camera The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light The IR Remote Control RC 3 is not splashproof Attaching the Eyepiece Cap 1 Remove the eyepiece cup 2 Slide the eyepiece cap on The eyepiece cap prevents exposure problems caused by stray light from entering the eyepiece Focus Hold in Remote Control Mode 2 Center your subject in the focus f...

Page 33: ...tely the built in flash fires a few short bursts before and after the lens is focused to provide the illumination necessary for the camera to focus on your subject If it will interfere with your subject or is inappropriate the AF Illuminator can be canceled The range of the AF Illuminator flash is approximately 0 6 5 0m 2 0 16 4 ft The AF Illuminator will not fire in Sports Mode Canceling the AF I...

Page 34: ...n the scene is composed of mostly darker tones Over Exposure Under Exposure Metered Exposure 1 Open the control panel door 2 Press the exposure compensation button and 3 turn the control dial until the desired compensation value appears in the data panel Press the shutter release button partway down to return the normal data panel display or will remain in the data panel as a reminder that exposur...

Page 35: ...n proper exposure has been received another signal cuts the accessory flash off Setting Wireless Remote Flash Mode 2 Press the flash mode button to raise the built in flash 3 Set the flash s channel selector to channel 1 See your flash manual 4 3500xi Turn the flash off Press and hold the ON OFF button until the wireless indicator glows 3500xi 5400HS 5400xi 5400HS Press the mode button until WIREL...

Page 36: ...alculated for ISO 200 film only 2 The orange flash lamp will glow when the built in flash is charged When the off camera flash is charged its AF illuminator will blink 3 Press the flash mode button to test fire the accessory flash 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Using the Optional Remote Control To avoid underexposed images when using the remote control with...

Page 37: ...ing the program reset button will set the camera as follows Exposure mode Focus mode Flash mode Exposure Compensation Film drive mode Self timer Wireless Remote Flash P mode Autofocus Auto on 0 Single frame advance Canceled Canceled FUNCTION P MODE SETTING Date red eye reduction and AF illuminator settings will not change ...

Page 38: ... was taken 2 Date Imprinting The date and time are printed on the back of the picture in the chosen format 3 PQI Print Quality Improvement The lab will compensate or not compensate printing according to the data recorded on the magnetic data strips 4 Film is returned in the cassette To keep the film dust free and aid in organization film is returned in its original film cassette The VEI will be se...

Page 39: ...rn the lens hood clockwise until the dot on the lens hood is lined up with the line on the lens To store the lens hood reverse it attach it to the lens then replace the lens cap SPECIFICATIONS for the V LENS 28 56mm f 4 5 6 Construction 7 elements 7 groups Angle of View 34 10 63 20 Minimum Focus Distance 0 35 m 5 5 in Maximum Magnification 0 18X Minimum f stop f 32 Filter Diameter 40 5 mm Dimensio...

Page 40: ...storing your camera for extended periods Always attach the protective caps Store in a cool dry and well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls For long periods place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent Periodically release the camera s shutter to keep it operating properly Before using after prolonged storage check the camera s operation to m...

Page 41: ... Film Transport Loading Drop in loading Continuous Drive Approx 1 frame per sec Frame counter Backwards frame counter Rewind Automatic and manual Film Speed Setting Automatic ISO 25 to ISO 6400 ISO 25 1000 with flash Splashproof Equivalent to IPX2 IEC standard Power Two 3 volt CR2 lithium batteries Performance Performance is based on Minolta s standard test method using 25 exposure IX240 film a V ...

Page 42: ...wn Situation is unsuitable for autofocus Use focus hold or manual focus Camera is set to the manual focus mode Set to the autofocus mode by pressing the focus mode button 31 56 56 Subject is too close Check the minimum focus distance for your lens Shutter cannot be released Focus cannot be confirmed Use focus hold or manual focus Camera is attached to a microscope or telescope Contact a Minolta se...

Page 43: ...s A Required shutter speed is beyond the range of the camera Maximum or minimum aperture blinks S Required aperture is beyond the range of the lens Reset the date and time 52 53 Remove and reinstall the batteries 18 Attach the lens or disconnect and reattach the lens 20 Select a larger smaller aperture until the display stops blinking 45 46 Select a faster slower shutter speed until the display st...

Page 44: ...ing manual fill flash Setting flash cancel Setting red eye reduction Selecting a subject program mode Taking night portraits Taking night scenes Imprinting the date time Manual rewind Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode ...

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