Konica Minolta ZOOM 160C User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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For Proper and Safe Use .................. 4

GETTING STARTED

Names of Parts................................ 10

Attaching the Camera Strap ............ 14

Inserting the Battery ........................ 15

Battery-condition Indicator .............. 16

Loading the Film .............................. 17

BASIC OPERATION

Fully Automatic Operation .............. 20

Focus Lock ...................................... 24

Focusing Range................................25

Special Focusing Situations ............ 26

For Closer Subjects ........................ 28

Rewinding the Film .......................... 30

CONTENTS

Thank you for your purchasing this
Minolta camera. Before using your
new camera, please take the time to
read through this instruction manual
for it contains important information
on the use and care of your camera.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Selecting the Flash Mode................ 32

Flash Range.................................. 34

Autoflash ...................................... 35

Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 36

Fill-flash ........................................ 37

Flash cancel .................................. 38

Night Portrait ................................ 39

Self-timer ........................................ 40

Continuous Advance........................ 42

For Owners of the Quartz-date model..

........................................................ 44

Date and Time Imprinting.............. 44

Remote Control Operation ............ 50

APPENDIX

Care and Storage ............................ 55

Technical Specifications .................. 60

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•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 Minolta
Service Facility when repairs are required.

• 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.

Continued on next page.

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 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.

WARNING

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

6

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• 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 directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. 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
inquiry 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.

CAUTION

•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.

• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.

• 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.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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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 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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NAMES OF PARTS

10

GETTING STARTED

Continued on next page.

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 55).

BODY

The quartz-date model is illustrated.

Flash* (p. 32)

Self-timer/Remote-control

lamp* (p. 41, 52)

Lens*

Back-cover release (p. 17)

Manual-rewind button (p. 31)

Remote-control

receiver* (p. 50)

(Quartz-date model only)

Viewfinder window*

Tripod socket

Shutter-release button (p. 22)

Data panel (p. 12)

Viewfinder* (p. 13)

Date button (p. 44)

(Quartz Date model only)

Flash-mode/Select button

(p. 32, 44)

Main switch (p. 20)

Film window (p. 17)

Strap eyelet (p. 14)

Battery-chamber
door (p. 15)

Zoom lever (p. 21)

Back cover (p. 17)

Drive-mode/Adjust button

(p. 40, 42, 44, 51)

Meter window*

AF window*

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NAMES OF PARTS

GETTING STARTED

Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)

Frame counter (p. 19)

Film-transport signals (p. 19)

Cartridge mark (p. 30)

Self-timer indicator (p. 40)

Date/Time display (p. 44)

(Quartz-Date model only)

Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Night Portrait

(with red-eye reduction)

DATA PANEL

All indicators are displayed for clarity.

Flash-mode indicators

(p. 32)

Continuous-advance indicator (p. 42)

Remote-control indicator (p. 51)

(Quartz-date model only)

VIEWFINDER

Focus lamp (green)

With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -

Glows: focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly: subject is too close
Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 26)

Flash lamp (orange)

With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -

Glows: flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly: flash charging
Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning

Focus frames

Close-framing guides (p. 28)

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• Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set,
see page 46.

• When changing batteries, always turn the camera off.

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INSERTING THE BATTERY

The camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or
DL123A lithium battery.

1. Open the battery-chamber door
using the larger button key on the
camera strap.

2. Insert the battery. The positive and
negative battery terminals should
be orientated as illustrated on the
diagram in the battery chamber.
Snap the door closed.

GETTING STARTED

1. Pass the small loop of the
strap through the strap
eyelet on the camera.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

• Button keys are attached to the strap. Use the
larger key to open the battery-chamber door, and
the smaller key to push the manual-rewind button.

Button keys

2. Pass the the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten.

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2

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1. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.

• Before opening the back cover, look

through the film window to confirm that
film is not currently loaded.

LOADING THE FILM

• If the back cover does not open, turn the camera off and on to release the film­chamber lock.

• Use only DX-coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200.

•Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may result.

• ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.

• Always load and unload the film in subdued light.

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The indicator briefly appears. Power is
sufficient for all camera operations.

The indicator blinks and no other
indicators are displayed on the data
panel. The shutter will not release.
Replace the battery immediately.

Each time the camera is turned on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to
indicate the power status of the battery.

The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient
for camera operation, but the battery
must be replaced soon.

BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR

GETTING STARTED

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LOADING THE FILM

4. Close the back cover.

• The film automatically advances to the first frame
and “1”appears in the data-panel frame counter.

• If the film has been loaded improperly, “0” will
blink on the frame counter and the shutter will
not release. Open the back cover and repeat the
loading procedure.

• Once the film is loaded, the battery-chamber lock
will engage preventing the back cover from being
accidentally opened until the film is rewound.

2. Place the film cartridge into the film
chamber.

GETTING STARTED

3. Extend the film leader to the film-tip
mark. The film must lay flat.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark,

push the excess film back into the cartridge.

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1. Press the main switch to turn the
camera on.

•To conserve battery power, the auto-power-

off function will turn the camera off eight
minutes after the last operation.

• Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel.

2. Hold the camera steadily. Do not cover the
flash, lens, AF window, or Meter window
with your fingers.

• For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the

flash is to the top.

FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

3. Look through the viewfinder
and press the zoom lever to
zoom the lens.

•The viewfinder will adjust to match the

lens’ field of view.

T(elephoto): zoom in

W(ide angle): zoom out

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BASIC OPERATION

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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

4. Place the subject within the focus frame
and press the shutter-release button
partway down.

• The status of the AF system and flash are indicated

by the lamps next to the viewfinder.

Focus frames

Focus lamp (green)

Glows : focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly : subject is too close
Blinks slowly : focus not confirmed (p. 26)

Flash lamp (orange)

Glows : flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly : flash charging
Blinks slowly : camera-shake warning

BASIC OPERATION

5. When the green focus lamp glows,
press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.

•Press the shutter-release button with slow,

steady pressure.

• The film automatically advances to the next

frame.

• Always turn the camera off after use.

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FOCUS LOCK FOCUSING RANGE

BASIC OPERATION

If the subject is too close, the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter is
locked. The subject must be beyond the minimum focusing distance. If the
subject is extremely close, the green focus lamp may blink slowly and the
shutter will release, but the focus will not be sharp.

The subject must be within the focusing range of the camera. The minimum
focusing distance varies with the focal length of the lens.

Wide-angle

(37.5 mm)

Telephoto

(160 mm)

60 cm - ∞

(2.0 ft - ∞)

95 cm - ∞

(3.1 ft - ∞)

The focus-lock function allows the camera to be focused on a certain subject
and then the picture can be recomposed to arrange the subject at a different
position within the image area.

1. With subject in the focus frame, press and
hold the shutter-release button partway
down.

• If the green focus lamp glows steadily the focus is

locked. If the focus lamp blinks, repeat the operation.

2.Without lifting your finger, recompose the
image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take
picture.

• The focus lock is canceled when the shutter button is

released.

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When a low-contrast
area fills the focus
frame.

When the subject is
composed of a regular
repeating pattern.

The green focus lamp will blink
slowly to warn that focus cannot
be confirmed. The shutter can
be released and the focus will
be set to infinity; when using the
flash, the focus is set between

2.3 - 6.8m (7.5 - 22.3 ft.)
depending on the focal length
used. Under certain conditions
with regular repeating patterns,
the green focus lamp may blink
rapidly and the shutter will be
locked.

BASIC OPERATION

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. At this time, the
focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used to focus on an object at the same
distance as your subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the
picture.

When your subject is
near a very bright object
or area.

When two subjects
overlap in the focus
frame.

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

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1. With subject in the focus frame, press
and hold the shutter release button
partway down.

• The green focus lamp should glow to confirm

the focus is locked.

BASIC OPERATION

2. While pressing the shutter-release
button partway down, recompose the
picture.

3. Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.

Because of parallax, the image seen in the
viewfinder and the image recorded with the
camera are not exactly the same. Parallax
becomes significant with close subjects. Use
close-framing guides to eliminate the effect of
parallax.

If the subject is too close, the green focus lamp
blinks rapidly and the shutter is locked. If the
subject is extremely close, the green focus lamp
may blink slowly and the shutter will release, but
the focus will not be sharp.

Close-framing guides

Actual image (shaded area)

FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS

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REWINDING THE FILM

• If the rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the
indicators on the data panel will blink. Remove and insert the battery .

• Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken, the
film processor may only print the number specified on the film cartridge.

Gently press the manual-rewind button
using the small button key on the strap
(p. 14).

BASIC OPERATION

MANUAL REWIND

The film can be rewound before the roll is finished.

The camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken.

When the cartridge mark blinks on the data
panel, the film has been rewound. Open the back
cover and remove the film.

• The film-chamber lock is release
during rewind. Do not open the back
cover until the cartridge mark blinks
on the data panel. Never force the
back of the camera open.

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• When the camera is turned off, the fill-flash, flash cancel, or night portrait
mode will be reset to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever
of the two modes was set last.

SELECTING FLASH MODE

The following flash modes can be selected:

Press the flash-mode button until the
desired flash-mode indicator
appears on the data panel.

Autoflash (p. 35)

Autoflash with red-eye reduction (p. 36)

Fill-flash (p. 37)

Flash cancel (p. 38)

Night portrait (p. 39)

ADVANCED OPERATION

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AUTOFLASH

The flash will fire automatically in low-light or back-lit situations.

Press the flash-mode button until the
autoflash indicator appears on the
data panel to set the flash mode.

• When the orange flash lamp blinks quickly, the flash is charging. The shutter
cannot be released until the flash is charged; the orange flash lamp will glow.

The flash range depends on the film speed and focal length in use. Because of
the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle
position as it is at the telephoto position. To ensure proper exposure, the subject
must be within the flash range.

FLASH RANGE

The distances are based on use with color negative film.

ISO100

Focal length

Film speed

0.6 - 4.6 m

(2.0 - 15.1 ft )

37.5 mm

160 mm

0.95 - 2.0 m

(3.1 - 6.6 ft )

ISO400

0.6 - 9.2 m

(2.0 - 30.2 ft )

0.95 - 4.0 m

(3.1 - 13.2 ft )

ADVANCED OPERATION

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AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by
light reflected from the retina. Used in low-light
condition when taking photographs of people or
animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the
subject’s eyes. The flash will fire automatically in low­light or back-lit situations.

Pre-flash Main flash

Press the flash-mode button until the
autoflash-with-red-eye-reduction indicator
appears on the data panel to set the flash
mode.

•Warn your subject not to move until all the flash
bursts have ended.

FILL-FLASH

The flash fires with each exposure regardless of the
amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.

Press the flash-mode button until the fill-flash
indicator appears on the data panel to set the
flash mode.

ADVANCED OPERATION

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FLASH CANCEL

The flash will not fire in this mode. Use flash cancel
when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is
desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is
beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning
may appear in this mode.

Press the flash-mode button until the flash­cancel indicator appears on the data panel to
set the flash mode.

• The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a
camera-shake warning. Camera shake is a slight
blurring of the image caused by slight hand motions
during long exposures. To eliminate camera shake,
use the flash or place the camera on a tripod.

In night-portrait mode, the camera balances the flash
and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful
portraits at sunset or at night. The flash will fire with
each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient
light. Red-eye reduction is used with the night-portrait
mode.

Press the flash-mode button until the night­portrait indicator appears on the data panel to
set the flash mode.

•Warn your subject not to move after the flash burst
as the shutter may still be open for the background
exposure. Because of long exposure times, the use
of a tripod is recommended

NIGHT PORTRAIT

ADVANCED OPERATION

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SELF-TIMER

1. With the camera on a tripod, press the drive­mode button until the self-timer indicator
appears on the data panel.

2. Frame the subject as described in the
manual.

• Focus lock can be used (P. 24).

The self-timer is used for taking self-portraits. The self-timer delays release of
the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is
pressed.

ADVANCED OPERATION

3. Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to begin the countdown.

• The self-timer indicator will blink on the data panel.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will
blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just
before the shutter is released.

•To cancel the self-timer, press the drive-mode button again or turn the camera
off.

• Self-timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is released.

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CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

In this mode, the camera continuously takes pictures as
long as the shutter-release button is held down. The
camera will take one picture every 2.2 seconds. When
the flash is used, the rate may be slower because the
flash must recharge between frames.

1. Press the drive-mode button until the
continuous-advance indicator appears on
the data panel.

ADVANCED OPERATION

2. Frame the subject as described in the
manual.

3. Press the shutter-release button all the
way down and hold to begin taking
pictures.

• Focus will be adjusted between exposures.

• Continuous advance remains in effect until the drive mode is reset.

BUTTONS FOR THE DATE FUNCTION

Select button

Adjust button

Date button

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

The quartz-date model has date and time imprinting and remote-control
operation.

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING

The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower-right
portion of the picture. The date is recorded as the film is advanced to the next
frame. The last picture on the roll may not be imprinted. The calendar is
programmed through the year 2099.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME

Press the date button to select the date
imprinting format.

• The display will change as follows:

• If the date/time display is blinking, the calendar and clock need to be reset (p.

46). No information will be imprinted until the date and time are entered.

Date imprinting Day/Time imprinting No imprinting Set mode

YY MM DD hh mm

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

SETTING THE DATE OR TIME

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Note: the date and time must be reset each time the battery is replaced.

1. Turn the camera on. Press the date button

until “SEt” appears on the data panel.

2. Press the select (SEL) button until the item
to be adjusted blinks.

• Each time the select button is pressed, the next item

on the calendar and clock blinks. The sequence is:

The display

stops blinking

ADVANCED OPERATION

3. Press the adjust (ADJ) button or zoom lever
to change the blinking item.

• The numerals continues to change as long as the

button is held down.

• Pressing the W side of the zoom lever counts down,

the T side counts up.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the
date and time display are correct.

5. Press the date button to set the date and
time.

• The camera will return to the shooting mode

automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date
button again or pressing the shutter-release button
partway down will also return the camera to the
shooting mode.

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

1. Press the date button until “SEt” appears on

the data panel.

2. Press and hold the select (SEL) button for
more than 2 seconds until all items on the
date display blink.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

• Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time display stops blinking can
also set the calendar and clock.

3. Press the adjust (ADJ) button or zoom lever
to change the display format.

• The date format changes as follows:

`Y M D M D`Y D M`Y

4. Press the date button to set the date format.

• The camera will return to the shooting mode

automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date
button again or pressing the shutter-release button
partway down will also return the camera to the
shooting mode.

• Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time

display stops blinking can also set the date format.

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The quartz-date model can be controlled by the IR remote control RC-3 (sold
separately). The remote control allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters
(16.5 feet) away.

• Focus lock cannot be used with the IR remote control.

NAMES OF PARTS

Emitter window

Delay button

Release button

Battery chamber

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ADVANCED OPERATION

TAKING PICTURES USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

1. Place the camera on a tripod. Point the
camera so that the subject is within in the
focus frames.

2. Press the drive-mode button until the
remote-control indicator appears on the
data panel.

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

3. Point the remote control toward the
front of the camera and press either
the release button (•) or the delay
button (2s) to take the picture.

• If the release button (•) is pressed, the self-

timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the
camera will blink once before the picture is
taken. If the delay button (2s) is pressed, the
lamp will blink for two seconds before the
picture is taken.

ADVANCED OPERATION

•To save power, the camera automatically shuts down if the shutter is not released in
approximately 8 minutes.

• Under fluorescent or extremely bright lighting, or with backlit subjects, the remote control
may not operate or the effective distance may be reduced.

• The remote control mode will remain in effect after the picture has been taken. Press the
drive-mode button to reset the drive mode, or turn the camera off.

CHANGING THE REMOTE-CONTROL BATTERY

The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032).
When pressing the remote-control buttons does not
release the shutter, the battery needs to be replaced.
The supplied battery should be sufficient for
approximately ten years of operation.

1. Pull out the battery chamber as shown and
remove the old battery.

2. Insert a new battery into the battery chamber
with the positive (+) pole up.

3. Slide the battery chamber into the remote
control.

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On
board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that
historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three
times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph).

Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May
24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The
palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over
eight meters tall (26ft).

The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in
Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn’s
Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in gallery 210,
“Apollo to the Moon.”

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OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C
(14 to 104°F).

• Never leave the camera where it may be
subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the
glove compartment of a car.

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response
time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the
display will temporarily darken, but will be
restored when the temperature normalizes.

• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.

•To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic
bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm one. Allow it to
come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

CARE AND STORAGE

54

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APPENDIX

MINOLTA HISTORY

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CARE AND STORAGE

• When photographing in cold weather, it is recommend that you keep the
camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are
not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm
up.

• This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof. Care should be taken
when using of this camera near water or the beach to protect it from damage
caused by water, dust, or sand. Protect the camera from moisture or splashes,
especially saltwater spray. Be extremely careful to protect the interior and
exterior of the camera and its accessories from sand.

CLEANING

• Keep the AF window clean to ensure accurate focus.

• If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

•To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary,
moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a
circular motion, starting from the center.

• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.

• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

•Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.

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APPENDIX

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BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS

• Check camera operation carefully and take test photographs. Purchase a spare
battery.

• Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment
malfunction.

CAMERA ERROR

If all the indicators on the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the
camera will not function with a recently installed battery, remove and reinsert the
battery. If the camera does not resume normal operation, or the camera
malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

•If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or
write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta
Service Facility for details.

STORAGE

When storing the camera for extended periods, please follow these guidelines:

• Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and
chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with
a silica gel drying agent.

• After prolonged storage, always check the camera’s operation to make sure it
is functioning properly.

CARE AND STORAGE

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Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.37X - 1.46X

Field of View: 85% (at 3m)
Eye-relief: 17.3mm from the viewfinder frame

Dimensions: 110.5 x 60.5 x 46.5 mm

4.4 x 2.4 x 1.8 in

Weight: 190g (6.7 oz.) without battery

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are
subject to change without notice

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Camera Type: 35mm lens-shutter camera
Lens: 37.5-160mm f/5.4 - 12.4 lens

6 elements in 6 groups

Focusing Range: (W): 0.6m - ∞ (2.0 ft - ∞)

(T): 0.95m - ∞ (3.1 ft - ∞)

Film Speed: Settings Automatic for DX-coded film.

Non-DX coded film set to ISO100.

Range ISO 25 to 3200

Metering Range Wide: Ev 3 - 17
(ISO 100): Tele: Ev 4.1 - 17
Shutter Speed: 10 - 1/500 sec.
Flash Range Wide: 0.6 - 4.6 m (2.0 - 15.1 ft.)
(ISO 100): Tele: 0.95 - 2.0 m (3.1 - 6.6 ft.)
Battery: One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery

Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication
Battery performance: approx. 14 rolls based on Minolta's
standard test method using 24-exposure rolls with flash for
50% of the exposures.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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