Minolta DYNAX 3, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...E INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTOMATIC OPERATION SUBJECT DRIVE CREATIVE EXPOSURE DETAILED OPERATION CUSTOM FUNCTIONS APPENDIX GETTING STARTED ...

Page 2: ... PROGRAM DRIVE MODES The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section introduces exposure control The DETAILED OPERATION section describes advanced functions within the camera The last section CUSTOM FUNCTIONS shows how to customize camera operation Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as reference to camera operations that can be changed GETTING STARTED STRAP 17 Attaching the Strap 17...

Page 3: ... MODES APERTURE CONTROL 52 SHUTTER CONTROL 53 EXPOSURE MODES 54 A MODE APERTURE PRIORITY 55 Flash With A Mode 57 S MODE SHUTTER PRIORITY 58 Flash With S Mode 59 M MODE MANUAL 60 Metring in Manual Mode 61 Flash With M Mode 62 P MODE 63 PA mode 63 Ps mode 64 EXPOSURE WARNINGS 65 DETAILED OPERATION FOCUS AREA 67 Wide Focus Area 67 Spot Focus Area 68 Local Focus Areas 69 Focus Area Selection controls ...

Page 4: ...ital 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 gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interf...

Page 5: ...ct 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...s the program reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation p 30 Center your subject in the wide focus frame If using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired The camera will focus and set exposure automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down p 28 The audio signal confirms the camera has focused when the shutter release button is p...

Page 7: ...n 68 Viewfinder For information on specific parts refer to the page shown in parentheses Strap eyelet 17 Lens mount Mirror Strap eyelet 17 Film window 25 Data panel Battery chamber door 19 Tripod socket Body Built in flash 35 Drive mode button 46 50 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 ...

Page 8: ...osure mode indicator 54 65 Shutter speed ISO display Wide focus frame 67 Spot metering area 77 Spot focus area 68 Wireless Remote flash indicator 95 Flash indicator 37 Focus area indicators 67 Focus signals 32 Shutter speed ISO display Exposure compensation indicator 82 Aperture Exposure com pensation display 55 82 Spot AE lock indicator 77 Data Panel Viewfinder Single frame Continuous advance ind...

Page 9: ...lide the holder ring over the tip 2 Hold the strap and slide the holder ring in the direction shown 3 Strap p 17 Lens p 22 Batteries p 19 Film p 23 With the visible protrusions on the inside of the holder ring oriented as shown pass the tip of the strap through the ring 1 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 ...

Page 10: ...le easily 4 Slide the battery chamber release as shown and open the door Insert the batteries Match the positive terminal mark inside the battery chamber door with the positive end of the batteries Close the battery chamber door and push until it clicks When changing batteries make sure the main switch is off Setting the camera down with the battery chamber door open may damage the camera For owne...

Page 11: ... battery power warning even though there is enough power capacity Turn the main switch on and off a few times to reset the display Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery power Battery Condition Indicators Turn the camera on and off The camera stores the current date and time in a memory register each time the camera is turned off or on Change the batteries as described on page 19 ...

Page 12: ... the chances of fogging 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 Loading the Film 1 2 1 Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber 2 Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film Winding problems may occur Do not u...

Page 13: ...ever touch it with your fingers or the film tip FILM 4 Film chamber Lock Once the film is loaded the back cover release will lock until the film is rewound to prevent the camera from being opened accidentally The film window and the film chamber lock indicator will show if a roll of film is in the camera Always check these before loading a new film When film is loaded properly the film chamber loc...

Page 14: ...l rewind button using a pen Only use blunt objects Sharp objects may damage the camera will appear and will blink on the data panel when the film has rewound 1 2 Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished After you have exposed the last frame the camera will automatically rewind the film FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION Use full auto when you are just starting out or when shooting u...

Page 15: ... 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 not the shake the camera during the exposure 29 Turning the Audio Signal On AUDIO SIGNAL Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button turn the control dial until appears on the data panel Canceling the Audio Signal Turn the f...

Page 16: ...ture The audio signal confirms the camera has focused when the shutter release button is pressed partway down In low light conditions the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance p 75 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL AUTO Press the program reset button to set the camera to full auto The camera will return to its default settings p113 Slide the main switch to ON 1 3 2 Full auto is the camera...

Page 17: ... Continuous AF Lens is focusing Continuous AF The shutter is locked Focus cannot be confirmed The shutter is locked FOCUS The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus When focus cannot be confirmed the subject may be to...

Page 18: ... taking the picture the subject was not within the flash range Please check the flash range on the next page Flash Signals Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter release button is pressed Steady Blinks Continue to hold the shutter release button partway down while you compose your picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture Removing your finger of...