Konica Minolta DYNAX 40, MAXXUM 50 (ALPHA 50), DYNAX 30 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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:
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries 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 mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• 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 doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during
disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
WARNING
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• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury
if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the batteries 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 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 a
distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the
viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause
blindness.
• Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with
wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the
batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product
exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury 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 and solvents may
cause an explosion or fire.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue
use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn
yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may
cause injuries.
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs
are required.
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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• 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. It may damage
the product and batteries 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.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects.
The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may
cause burns.
CAUTION
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Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.
Dynax and Maxxum are trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo
Imaging, Inc.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void 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 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 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 which the receiv-
er 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 interference causing
equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European
Conformity).
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
Names of parts ...............................................................................8
Data panel.........................................................................10
Viewfinder..........................................................................11
Getting started ..............................................................................12
Attaching the strap.............................................................12
Attaching a lens.................................................................13
Removing a lens................................................................13
Installing batteries..............................................................14
Battery condition indicator.................................................15
Loading film.......................................................................16
Diopter adjustment ............................................................17
Setting the date and time - Date model ............................18
Changing batteries - Date model.......................................19
Basic operation.............................................................................20
Turning on the camera......................................................20
Handling the camera .........................................................20
Taking a picture.................................................................21
Focus signals.....................................................................22
Special focusing situations................................................22
Focus lock .........................................................................23
Flash modes......................................................................24
Flash signals......................................................................25
Flash range........................................................................25
Subject programs ..............................................................26
Film rewind........................................................................28
Manual rewind...................................................................29
A short guide to photography ........................................................30
What is a stop? What is an Ev?........................................31
Advanced operation......................................................................32
Drive modes ......................................................................32
Self-timer notes .................................................................33
Continuous-advance notes ................................................33
Remote control notes ........................................................34
Attaching the eyepiece cap...............................................35
Optional viewfinder accessories........................................35
Function dial......................................................................36
About full-auto program.....................................................37
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Exposure warning - Program.............................................37
Exposure modes................................................................38
Aperture priority - A...........................................................39
Shutter priority - S .............................................................40
About shutter speeds.........................................................41
What is an f-number?........................................................41
Exposure compensation....................................................42
Manual exposure - M.........................................................44
Bulb exposures ..................................................................45
Focus area selection .........................................................46
Focus modes.....................................................................47
Exposure bracketing / Multiple exposures.........................48
Bracketing notes................................................................49
Multiple exposure notes.....................................................50
Manual ISO........................................................................51
Date imprinting - Date model.............................................52
AF illuminator.....................................................................53
Shutter lock........................................................................53
Accessory notes............................................................................54
Lens notes.........................................................................54
Accessory flash notes........................................................56
Wireless Controller IR-1N..................................................56
About flash metering..........................................................57
Troubleshooting............................................................................58
Care and storage..........................................................................60
Operating conditions..........................................................60
Storage..............................................................................60
Cleaning.............................................................................61
Before important events ....................................................61
Questions and service.......................................................61
Technical specifications ................................................................62
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AMES OF PARTS
NAMES OF PARTS
*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).
Shutter-release button (p. 21)
Function button
Function dial / Main switch
(p. 36)
Lens release (p. 13)
Remote-control receiver (p. 34, 45) (Date model)
Control dial
Lens contacts*
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Lens mount
Mirror*
Flash* (p. 24)
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Tripod socket
Exposure-compensation button (p. 42)
Accessory shoe
Manual-rewind button
(p. 29)
Back-cover release (p. 16)
Viewfinder*
Data panel
Film window
Flash-mode button (p. 24)
Drive-mode button (p. 32)
Battery-chamber
door (p. 14)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
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AMES OF PARTS
DATA PANEL
2. Subject program icons (p. 26)
11.Manual-focus indicator (p. 47)
3. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)
5. Aperture display
6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)
7. Remote-control indicator (p. 32, 34, 45) (Date model)
8. Frame counter
9. Film-transport signals
10.Cartridge mark
14.Flash-mode indicators (p. 24)
15.Self-timer indicator (p. 32)
13.Date-imprinting indicator (p. 52) (Date model)
16.Single-frame / Continuous advance indicator (p. 32)
20.Shutter-speed display
18.Multiple-exposure indicator (p. 48)
19.Exposure-bracketing indicator (p. 48)
1. Full-auto program icon (p. 37)
17.PASM exposure-mode indicators (p. 38)
12.Focus area indicators (p. 46)
4. Full-auto / Subject program indicator (p. 26, 37)
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VIEWFINDER
Flash indicator (p. 25)
Wide focus frame
Spot focus area (p. 46)
Focus signal (p. 22)
Exposure indicators
Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s
strap eyelet from below and then the holder
ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes
between the strap and the camera.
Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull
to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may
be threaded through the buckle easily.
Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to
the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.
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ETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
ATTACHING THE STRAP
With the visible protrusions on the
inside of the holder ring oriented as
shown, pass the tip of the strap
through the ring.
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Align the red mounting index on the
lens and camera body (1). 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. If it does not fit, check its
orientation with the index marks.
Never force the lens.
Press the lens release all the way in
(1) and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Carefully
remove the lens.
Replace the caps on the lens and
attach the body cap or another lens
to the camera.
This camera uses interchangeable
lenses. See page 54 for compatible
lenses. Never touch the inside of the
camera, especially the lens contacts
and mirror.
Remove the body and rear lens caps.
The arrow on the rear lens cap must
be aligned to the lens mounting
index.
A TTACHING A LENS
REMOVING A LENS
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ETTING STARTED
Slide the battery-chamber release in
the direction shown, and open the
door. Setting the camera down with
the battery-chamber door open may
damage the camera.
Insert the batteries as indicated on
the diagram next to the battery
chamber-door. Confirm the positive
and negative battery terminals are
oriented correctly.
The camera requires two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to operate. Read
the proper and safe use section on page 2 before using the
batteries. When changing batteries, confirm the function dial is in
the off position.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The date display will blink when the camera is turned on until the clock
and calendar are set. To set the camera’s clock and calendar, see page
18.
The clock and calendar are powered by the camera batteries. If the
batteries are removed, the date and time are reset, and the dateimprinting function is disabled. To save the date and time when changing
batteries, see page 19.
Date Model
Push the battery-chamber door
closed until it clicks into place.
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Full-battery indicator - power is
sufficient for all camera operations.
Low-battery indicator - indicator
blinks. All functions are operational,
but the batteries need to be replaced
soon. Flash recycling time may be
slow.
Low-battery warning - indicator
blinks and no other indicators appear
on the data panel. Power is
insufficient for camera operation and
the shutter will not release. Replace
the batteries.
Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator can give a false lowbattery warning, even though power is sufficient for operation. Turn
the camera on and off a few times to reset the display.
The camera has a battery-condition
indicator. When the camera is on, the
indicator appears on the data panel.
If the data panel is blank, the
batteries may be exhausted or
installed incorrectly.
Slide the back-cover release down to
open the camera.
Never touch the shutter curtain with
your fingers or the film leader. The
curtain’s precision design is
extremely sensitive to pressure.
Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the
chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film
speed (ISO) with DX-coded film. If non-DX-coded film is used, the
camera sets the film speed to ISO25. See page 51 to set the film
speed manually.
LOADING FILM
Hold the film cartridge down
so that the film lays flat.
Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the leader
between the guide rails to the film-tip index mark (1). If the film tip
extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind
the excess film back into the cartridge.
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Close the back cover. The camera
automatically advances the film to the
first frame. Take care not to catch the
strap when closing the cover.
If the film is loaded correctly, the
frame counter indicates the first
frame. The film speed (ISO) is
displayed on the data panel for 5
seconds.
If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0
blinks in the frame counter. Reload
the film.
Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film; winding problems may occur.
Infrared film cannot be used as the camera’s frame counter sensor will fog
the film. No more than 40 exposures can be taken on one roll. When using
72-exposure film, the camera rewinds the roll after the 40thexposure.
When using DX-coded film, the film speed is set automatically in one Ev
increments from ISO 25 to ISO 3200: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,
and 3200. Film with speeds not listed are automatically set to the first
value below the rated ISO. For example, ISO 125 film is set to ISO 100.
Film speed can be set manually in 1/3 Ev increments with the function
dial, see page 51.
Camera Notes
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ETTING STARTED
SETTING DATE AND TIME - DATE MODEL
Turn the function dial to the date select position
(SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data
panel. The date format is year, month, day.
The camera’s clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting.
The date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on if
the clock and calendar are not set or have reset because the
batteries are exhausted.
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Turn the control dial (1) to select the date and
time registers; the selected register blinks.
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T o change the selected register,
press and hold the function
button (2) and turn the control
dial (3). The camera uses a 24
hour clock so 14:00 is 2pm. The
calendar is automatic from the
year 2003 to 2039.
Continue until the calendar and clock are set. Turn the function dial
to another position to view the standard data panel display. See
page 52 on how to use the date imprinting function.
Calendar Clock
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Turn the camera on and off with the function dial.
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 14.
Turn the camera on. If normal data panel display
appears, the clock and calendar did not reset.
When the batteries have been removed, the camera’s builtin clock will stop. The following procedure stores the current
time and date when the batteries are changed.
CHANGING BATTERIES - DATE MODEL
If the date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on,
the clock and calendar reset. See the facing page on how to set the
date and time.
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ASIC OPERATION
Grip the camera firmly with your right
hand, while supporting the lens with
your left. Keep your elbows at your
side and your feet shoulder-width
apart to hold the camera steady. Keep
the camera strap around your neck or
wrist in the event you accidentally
drop the camera.
HANDLING THE CAMERA
The use of a tripod is recommended when using the camera in lowlight situations or when using telephoto lenses. If a tripod is not
available, lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface
to steady the camera.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON
To turn on the camera, simply turn the function
dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic
operation section assumes that the full-auto
program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle.
The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture
taking process. For more on this and other
functions, see page 36.
BASIC OPERATION
This section covers the basic operation of the camera.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this
section before moving on.
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