MAXXUM 70
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 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. Take the
product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are
required.
WARNING
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• 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.
WARNING
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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.
• Do not apply pressure to the data panel. A damaged panel may
cause injury, and the liquid from the panel may cause
inflammation. If liquid from the panel makes contact with skin
wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the panel comes in
contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of
water and contact a doctor.
CAUTION
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.
Dynax and Maxxum are trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo
Imaging, Inc.
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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
Mode dial.......................................................................................32
About full-auto program .................................................................33
Program - P...................................................................................34
Aperture priority - A.......................................................................35
Shutter priority - S .........................................................................36
About shutter speeds ....................................................................37
What is an f-number?....................................................................37
Manual exposure - M.....................................................................38
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Metering in manual exposure........................................................39
Bulb exposures..............................................................................40
Attaching the eyepiece cap...........................................................41
Optional viewfinder accessories ....................................................41
Exposure compensation................................................................42
Depth of field preview....................................................................43
AE lock button...............................................................................44
About slow sync. ...........................................................................45
AF button.......................................................................................46
Manual focus - MF.........................................................................48
Function dial..................................................................................49
Audio signals.................................................................................49
Drive modes ..................................................................................50
Continuous-advance notes............................................................51
Self-timer notes .............................................................................51
Remote control notes....................................................................52
Multiple exposures.........................................................................53
Exposure bracketing......................................................................54
AF modes......................................................................................56
Manual ISO....................................................................................57
Metering modes.............................................................................58
Red-eye reduction.........................................................................59
Wireless/Remote flash...................................................................60
Wireless/Remote flash notes.........................................................62
Date imprinting - Date model ........................................................63
Custom functions...........................................................................64
Custom 1 - AF/shutter priority...........................................66
Custom 2 - Film rewind ....................................................66
Custom 3 - Film leader.....................................................66
Custom 4 - DX memory ....................................................67
Custom 5 - Shutter lock (film)...........................................67
Custom 6 - Focus-hold button..........................................67
Custom 7 - Program shift .................................................68
Custom 8 - AF button .......................................................69
Custom 9 - AEL button .....................................................70
Custom 10 - AF illuminator ...............................................70
Custom 11 - Flash metering.............................................71
Custom 12 - Focus area illumination................................72
Custom 13 - Shutter lock (lens)........................................72
Custom 14 - Shutter lock (back).......................................72
Custom 15 - Date format (Date model)............................73
Custom function reset ...................................................................73
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Accessory notes .........................................................................................74
Lens notes.....................................................................................74
Accessory flash notes ...................................................................76
High Speed Sync. (HSS)...............................................................77
Wireless Controller IR-1N..............................................................77
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................78
Care and storage .......................................................................................80
Operating conditions......................................................................80
Storage..........................................................................................80
Cleaning ........................................................................................81
Before important events................................................................81
Questions and service ...................................................................81
Technical specifications..............................................................................82
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing 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, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, 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 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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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. 80).
Shutter-release button (p. 21)
Function button
Function dial (p. 49)
Lens release (p. 13)
Flash-mode button (p. 24)
Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver (p. 51, 52)
Control dial
Lens contacts*
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Lens mount
Mirror*
The battery-chamber door (p. 14) and tripod socket are located on
the bottom of the body.
Flash* (p. 24)
Exposure-compensation
button (p. 42)
Depth-of-field preview button (p. 43)
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Accessory shoe
Eyepiece cup
Focus-mode button (p. 48)
Manual-rewind button
(p. 29)
Back-cover release (p. 16)
AE lock button (p. 44)
AF button (p. 46)
Viewfinder*
Data panel
Mode dial / Main switch (p. 32, 20)
Film window
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Diopter-adjustment slider (p. 17)
Slide the supplied eyepiece cup
around the viewfinder frame.
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DATA PANEL
1. Subject program indicators (p. 26)
4. Manual-focus indicator (p. 48)
2. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)
3. Aperture display
5. Metering-mode indicator (p. 58)
6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)
7. Remote-control indicator (p. 50, 52)
8. Frame counter
9. Film-transport signals
10.Cartridge mark
11. Direct Manual Focus indicator (p. 56)
12.AF-mode indicators (p. 56)
13.Wireless / Remote flash indicator (p. 60)
14.Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 59)
15.Flash-mode indicators (p. 24)
16.High-speed sync. indicator (p. 77)
17.Self-timer indicator (p. 51)
18.Date-imprinting indicator (p. 63) (Date model)
19.Single-frame / Continuous advance indicator (p. 50)
20.Shutter-speed display
21.Multiple-exposure indicator (p. 53)
22.Exposure-bracketing indicator (p. 54)
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VIEWFINDER
1. Flash indicator (p. 25)
Wide focus
frame
Spot metering
area (p. 58)
Spot focus area
(p. 46)
Local focus
areas (p. 46)
2. High-speed sync. indicator (p. 77)
3. Wireless / Remote flash indicator (p. 60)
4. Manual focus indicator (p. 48)
5. AE lock indicator (p. 44)
6. Focus signal (p. 22)
7. Shutter-speed display
8. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)
9. Aperture display
10.Metering-mode indicator (p. 58)
11.Ev scale (p. 39, 45)
The spot focus area and local focus areas are briefly illuminated
when the focus is locked to indicate the point of focus.
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 counter-
clockwise 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 74 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 mode 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 date-
imprinting 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 low-
battery 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 will use the previous roll’s film speed. See page 57 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.
GETTING STARTED
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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 will rewind the roll after the 40th exposure.
Camera Notes
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
The viewfinder has an adjustable diopter. It can be adjusted
between –2.0 and +1.0 diopter.
Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from
around the viewfinder frame by pushing
on each side of the cup.
While looking through the viewfinder,
slide the diopter-adjustment slider until
the image of the focus frame is sharp.
Replace the eyepiece cup.
Diopter-adjustment slider
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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, and
can be changed, see page 64.
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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3
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 any position except DATE, SEL, or CUST to view the standard
data panel display. See page 63 on how to use the date imprinting
function.
calendar Clock
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Turn the camera on and off with the mode 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 built-in 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
BASIC OPERATION
This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving
on.
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 low-
light 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
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To turn on the camera, simply turn the mode 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 modes, see
page 32.
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T AKING APICTURE
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2
Place the subject in the wide focus
frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the
zooming ring to frame the subject.
Press the shutter release button
partway down to activate the autofocus
and exposure systems (1). The
viewfinder focus signal (p. 22) confirms
focus and the spot or local focus area
is briefly illuminated to indicate the
point of focus. If the focus signal
blinks, repeat the procedure.
If the flash is required for the exposure,
it raises automatically and the flash
indicator appears in the viewfinder (p.
25). In low-light conditions, the flash
acts as an AF illuminator (p. 70).
The shutter speed and aperture used
for the exposure are displayed in the
viewfinder and on the data panel.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture (2). When
taking a picture, press the shutter-
release button gently so not the shake
the camera during the exposure.
Aperture
Shutter speed
Focus signal
Flash indicator
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ASIC OPERATION
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
Focus locked.
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus
system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto
lenses, or in low light conditions.
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a
special focus situations may be preventing the system from
focusing. Use focus lock or manual focus (p. 48).
Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified with
custom function 1 (p. 64).
Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 56).
Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked.
Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
The camera may not be able to focus in the following situations.
Use focus lock or manual focus (p. 48).
1. The subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in
contrast.
2. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
3. The subject is near a very bright object or area.
4. The subject composed of alternating light and dark lines
completely fills the focus frame.
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FOCUS LOCK
Center your subject in the wide focus
frame, then press the shutter-release
button partway down to lock focus (1).
The focus is locked when focus signal
appears in the viewfinder. If the signal
blinks, the camera was unable to
focus; repeat the procedure.
The exposure is locked with focus.
Releasing the shutter button cancels
focus lock.
Continue to hold the shutter-release
button partway down and compose the
picture.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down (2) to take the picture.
Focus-lock is used for off-center subjects outside the focus frame.
Focus lock can also be used when a special focusing situation
prevents the camera from focusing by allowing the camera to be
focused on a object at the same distance as the subject.
1
Focus signal
2
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ASIC OPERATION
FLASH MODES
The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses
with focal lengths from 28mm of longer. When using
lenses shorter than 28mm, the corners of the image
will not be fully illuminated. Remove the lens hood to
prevent lens shadowing, see page 75. The shutter
will not release while the flash is charging. Push
down the built-in flash when the camera is not in
use.
Autoflash - the built-in-flash pops up automatically when
flash illumination is required. Only available with full-auto
program, program, and subject programs (p. 32).
Fill flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of
the ambient light. Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh
shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine.
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Used when flash
photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to
illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash
range.
When using aperture-priority, shutter-priority, or manual exposure
mode, the flash is set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the
flash-mode button to raise the flash. For accessory-flash
information, see page 76.
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2
T o change the flash mode with full-auto
program, program, and subject
programs, press and hold the flash-
mode button (1) and turn the control
dial (2) until the appropriate mode is
displayed on the data panel.
ISO400
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The viewfinder flash signal indicate the status of the flash.
If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject
was not within the flash range.
FLASH SIGNALS
ISO 100
f/4.0
f/5.6
1.0 ~ 4.0m / 3.3 ~ 13.1 ft.
1.0 ~ 2.8m / 3.3 ~ 9.2 ft.
1.0 ~ 9.0m / 3.3 ~ 29.6 ft.
1.0 ~ 8.0m / 3.3 ~ 26.2 ft.
1.0 ~ 5.6m / 3.3 ~ 18.4 ft.
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and
the aperture used for the exposure. The subject must be within the
flash range specified in the table below to be correctly exposed.
f/3.5 1.0 ~ 4.5m / 3.3 ~ 14.8 ft.
FLASH RANGE
Aperture
Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire.
Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure.
With full-auto program, program, and
subject programs, fill flash can be
used with specific single exposures.
Press and hold the flash-mode
button while pressing the shutter-
release button to make the
exposure; the flash pops up
automatically.
Camera Notes
1.0 ~ 11m / 3.3 ~ 36 ft.f/2.8 1.0 ~ 5.6m / 3.3 ~ 18.4 ft.
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ASIC OPERATION
SUBJECT PROGRAMS
Subject programs optimize the camera system
for specific conditions or subjects. Five subject
programs are available.
Turn the mode dial (1) to the subject program
position.
Use the control dial (2) to
select the appropriate
program; the active
program is displayed at
the top of the data panel.
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Portrait - optimized to create sharp images of the subject
with a soft background. Most portraits look best at a
telephoto setting; the long focal length does not exaggerate
facial features and the shallow depth of field separates the
subject from the background. Use fill flash (p. 24) with
strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh
shadows.
Landscape - optimized to create sharp landscape
photographs, while maintaining a shutter speed fast
enough to prevent blurring from camera shake. For best
results zoom to a wide-angle setting or use a wide-angle
lens. Include a foreground subject or detail to create a
feeling of depth in the picture.
When taking a portrait within a landscape, use fill flash (p.
24) with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh
shadows, see flash range on page 25. The flash will have
no effect on the landscape. The use of a tripod is
recommended.
Not all camera functions can be selected with subject programs.
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