Konica Minolta MAXXUM 3, DYNAX 3L User Manual
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE .....................................................5
NAMES OF PARTS.........................................................................8
Body......................................................................................................8
Data Panel...........................................................................................10
Viewfinder............................................................................................11
QUICK OPERATION.....................................................................12
GETTING STARTED.....................................................................14
BATTERIES.................................................................................................14
Installing the Batteries.........................................................................14
Battery Condition Indicators................................................................15
DATE AND TIME SETTING
- For Owners of the Quartz-date Model..............16
Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting .........................................16
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................17
Selecting the Imprinting Format..........................................................18
Changing the Date Format..................................................................19
Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries............19
STRAP.........................................................................................................20
LENS...........................................................................................................22
Attaching the Lens ..............................................................................22
Removing the Lens.............................................................................22
FILM ............................................................................................................23
Loading the Film..................................................................................23
Rewinding the Film..............................................................................26
Manual Rewind....................................................................................26
BASIC OPERATION......................................................................27
HANDLING THE CAMERA .........................................................................27
Pressing the Shutter-release Button...................................................27
Holding the Camera............................................................................27
TAKING PICTURES....................................................................................28
Focus Signals......................................................................................29
FOCUS LOCK.............................................................................................30
SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS .................................................................31
AF ILLUMINATOR.......................................................................................31
BUILT-IN FLASH..........................................................................................32
Changing the Flash Mode ...................................................................32
Flash Range ........................................................................................32
Flash Signals.......................................................................................33
Lens Shadowing..................................................................................33
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Autoflash .............................................................................................34
Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction ......................................................34
Fill Flash ..............................................................................................35
Fill Flash with Red-eye Reduction ......................................................35
Flash Cancel ......................................................................................36
Setting the Default Autoflash Mode.....................................................36
SUBJECT PROGRAM.................................................................................37
Subject Program Selection..................................................................37
Portrait.................................................................................................38
Landscape...........................................................................................38
Close-up..............................................................................................39
Sports..................................................................................................39
Night Portrait .......................................................................................40
Night Scene.........................................................................................40
DRIVE MODES ...........................................................................................41
Self-timer.............................................................................................41
Continuous Advance ...........................................................................43
Remote-control Function - For Owners of the Quartz-date Model .....44
Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode..................................................45
ADVANCED OPERATION.............................................................46
SPOT FOCUS.............................................................................................46
MANUAL FOCUS........................................................................................47
FLASH.........................................................................................................48
Program Flash.....................................................................................48
Flash Metering.....................................................................................49
Flash Notes.........................................................................................49
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH...................................................................50
Setting Wireless / Remote Flash Mode...............................................51
Taking Pictures in Wireless / Remote Flash Mode .............................52
Canceling Wireless / Remote Flash Mode..........................................53
APPENDIX.....................................................................................54
USEFUL INFORMATION.............................................................................54
Reset Default ...............................................................................54
Canceling Shutter-release Lock...................................................54
Canceling the AF Illuminator ........................................................55
ACCESSORY INFORMATION....................................................................56
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................58
CARE AND STORAGE................................................................................60
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................62
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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.
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and
distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed
by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the
product and its accessories.
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
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 the bottom of your camera is there to inform
you 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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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 lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during
disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• 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.
WARNING
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• 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 Minolta Service Facility when repairs are
required.
WARNING
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• 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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NAMES OF PARTS
Body
Built-in flash* (32)
Shutter-release button (27)
Self-timer lamp /
Remote-control
receiver**(41)
Lens contacts* (22)
Mirror* (22)
Lens mount (22)
Focus-mode switch (47)
Lens release (22)
Manual-rewind button(26)
Flash-mode button (32)
Strap eyelet (20)
Battery-chamber door (14)
Tripod socket
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
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* 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).
** Quartz-date model only. The quartz-date model is equipped with remote-
control function.
Main switch (28)
Data panel (10)
Subject-program
button (37)
Drive-mode button (41)
Strap eyelet
(20)
Back-cover release (23)
Spot AF button (46)
Adjust button** (16)
Select button** (16)
Date button** (16)
Film window (23)
Viewfinder*
(11)
Eyepiece cup (57)
Accessory shoe (48)
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NAMES OF PARTS
Data Panel
Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction
Fill flash
Fill flash with red-eye reduction
Flash cancel
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night portrait / Night scene
Subject-program indicators (37)
Flash-mode indicators (32)
Single frame /
Continuous advance
indicator (41)
Wireless / Remote flash indicator (48)
Date / time
display
2
(17)
Self-timer indicator (41)
Remote-control indicator
1
(44)
Battery condition indicator (15)
Frame counter (25)
Film transport signals (25)
Cartridge mark (25)
Program-mode indicator (28)
Manual-focus indicator (47)
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.
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Blinks
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Viewfinder
• When the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was
not within the flash range. Please check the flash range (p. 32).
Wide focus frame (28)Spot-focus area (46)
Flash signals (33) Focus signals (29)
Flash output was sufficient to provides correct exposure.
Steady
Flash is charged and will fire when the shutterrelease button is pressed.
Flash signals
Focus is confirmed with a moving subject. The camera
continues to focus while the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down.
Steady
Focus is confirmed and locked.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
• The shutter is locked (p. 31).
Blinks
Steady
Focus signals
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QUICK OPERATION
1. Insert the batteries (p.
14).
• This camera uses two CR2
lithium batteries.
3. Attach the lens (p. 22).
• Align the red mounting index on the lens
with the one on the camera. Carefully
insert the lens into the mount and turn it
clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position.
4. Slide the main switch to the on
position.
2. If the camera is the quartz date
model, set the date and time,
and imprinting format (p. 16).
• The clock and calendar are powered
by the camera’s batteries.
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5. Open the back cover and
load the film (p. 23).
• Align the film tip with the red
mark, then close the back
cover.
6. Center the subject in the wide
focus frame. If using a zoom
lens, rotate the zooming ring to
frame the subject (p. 28).
•The camera will focus and set exposure
automatically when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
7. When the focus signal appears
in the viewfinder, press the
shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture (p.
28).
• Use focus lock if your subject is off-
center and outside the focus frame
(p.30).
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BATTERIES
GETTING STARTED
Installing the Batteries
2. Insert the batteries with the polarities
as indicated by the illustration next to
the battery chamber.
3. Close the battery-chamber door and
push until it clicks into place.
The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera
operations.
• Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage
the camera.
• Read
the
for proper and safe use section
(p. 5)
before using batteries.
1. Slide the battery-chamber release as
shown, and open the door.
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Battery Condition Indicators
Slide the main switch to on position.
•Abattery indicator appears on the data panel
indicating the power status of the batteries.
• If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.
• Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-batterypower warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Turn the
camera on and off a few times to reset the display.
Full-battery indicator.
• Power is sufficient for all camera operations.
Half-battery indicator blinks.
• Power is low. All functions are operational, but
the batteries should be replaced soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Half-battery indicator blinks and no other
indicators appear on the data panel.
•Power is insufficient for camera operation and
the shutter is locked. Replace the batteries.
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The clock and calendar are powered by
the camera’s batteries. If the clock and
calendar have not been set, “-- -- --”
blinks on the date / time displays of the
data panel when the camera is on.
Before the initial use of the camera, or after changing the batteries, the date and time should be set. The imprinting format
should be selected at this time.
To store the date and time in the camera’s internal memory
before changing batteries, see page 19.
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DA TE AND TIME SETTING
- FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
GETTING STARTED
The quartz-date function records the date or time in the lower-left
corner of the photograph. The quartz date back has an automatic calendar through the year 2039.
• Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the
photograph is bright or non-uniform.
• Only use the data back in temperatures between 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F).
• Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame,
sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have the date printed on it.
Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting
Date button
Use this button to change the imprinting
format.
Select button
Use this button to select the item to be
changed.
Adjust button
Use this button to change the date and
time values.
• Gently press these buttons using a blunt object like a pen. A sharp object
may cause damage.
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Setting the Date and Time
2. Press the select button to select the year.
• ‘03 will blink indicating 2003.
• The item will cycle as follows.
Year Month Day Hour Minute
3. Press the adjust button to change the
year.
• ‘04 indicates 2004.
• The item continues increasing as long as the button
is held down.
• During the cycle the year jumps from ‘39 down to ‘03.
The following example changes the date and time from the default
setting of 2003, January 1, 0:00 to 2004, March 24, 15:45.
4. Press the select button to select the month.
• The month register will blink. The initial setting is
January.
5. Press the adjust button to change the
month value.
6. Press the select button to select the day.
• The day register will blink. The initial setting is 1st.
7. Press the adjust button to change the day
value.
1. Slide the main switch to the on
position.
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DA TE AND TIME SETTING
- FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
GETTING STARTED
9. Press the adjust button to change the hour
value.
• The data back has a 24-hour clock 3pm is 15.
.
10.Press the select button to select the
minute.
• The minute register will blink. The initial setting is 00.
11. Press the adjust button to change the
minute value.
12.Press the select button to set the clock and
calendar.
• The data panel will stop blinking and return to the
initial display.
• Pressing the shutter-release button partway down or pressing the date button
will also set the clock and calendar.
•To synchronize the camera to another clock, set the minute register to the
upcoming time and press the adjust button when the other clock reaches that
time.
Selecting the Imprinting Format
Press the date button to choose the date imprinting format.
• The display changes as follows:
8. Press the select button to select the hour.
• The display will be changed from date to time.
• The hour register will blink. The initial setting is 0.
• Confirm the date when adjusting the clock to a
different time zone or near midnight.
No imprinting
Year/ Month/ Day
Day/ Hour/ Minute
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Changing the Date Format
1. Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the
date on the data panel blinks.
2. Press the adjust button to change the format.
• The format will change in the following sequence:
3. Press the shutter-release button
partway down to set the format.
Year/ Month/ Day
Month/ Day/ Year
Day/ Month/ Year
Date button Select button Adjust button
Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries
If the date imprinting display (-- -- --) blinks
after changing the batteries, the clock and calendar have been reset. To prevent this, just
before changing batteries slide the main
switch from off to on, and then to off again to
store the date and time setting in the camera’s internal memory.
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
GETTING STARTED
4. Pass the tip of the strap through the
holder ring.
• If the ring is tight, fold the strap, and slide the
holder ring over the tip (1). Hold the strap, and
slide the holder ring in the direction shown (2).
2. With the visible protrusions on the
inside of the holder ring oriented as
shown, pass the tip of the strap
through the ring.
3. 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 the camera.
•The eyepiece cap should be on the same side of
the camera as the flash mode button.
1)
2)
Holder ring
Protrusions
1. Confirm the eyepiece cap is attached
to the strap. The strap is threaded
through the cap to prevent loss.
Eyepiece cap
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