Minolta 100BF User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© 1998 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Bern Convention

and Universal Copyright Convention

Printed in China

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Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

Easier to load…

Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new
film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first
time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the
film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using
this product.

WARNING

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your camera is an
easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta’s line of
Advanced Photo System™ cameras.
This manual is designed to help you understand the operation of
your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with
the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then
read this manual thoroughly.

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Camera Type: IX240 Lens shutter camera
Lens: 24mm f/4.5
Focusing Range: 0.8m - ∞ (2.6 ft. - ∞)
Film Speed Setting: Automatic setting for ISO100, 200/400

Metering Range (ISO 200):

EV6 - EV16

Flash Range (ISO 200):

0.8 - 5.6m (2.6 - 18.2 ft.)

Battery: CR2 (3V) lithium battery x 1
Battery performance:Approx. 12 rolls with a CR2 lithium cell (based on

Minolta’s standard test method, using 25 exposure
film with flash on for 50% of the exposures).

Viewfinder: Magnification 0.64X
Dimensions WxHxD: 110 x 63.5 x 39mm

(4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in.)

Weight: 155g (5.5 oz.)

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

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera will only load film with the Unexposed ● mark current.

• DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from
accepting exposed film.

• This camera is designed for use for -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F).

• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as 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 restore
when the temperature normalizes.

• Never subject your camera to extreme humidity.

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

• When photographing in cold weather, we 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; take care
when using it at the beach or near water. Costly or irreparable damage
may occur.

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.

• Tape over lithium battery before disposal. Follow local codes for
battery disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product
near young children.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from
young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is
swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the
interior is exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high volt­age circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera
to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

VEI, Visual Exposure Indicators

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

This mark on the bottom of 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).

BODY TOP and FRONT

1. Meter window*

2. Shutter-release button

3. Format switch

4. Viewfinder window*

5. Self-timer/Red-eye reduction lamp

6. Self-timer button

7. Lens*

8. Lens-cover/Main switch

9. AF windows*

10. Flash* * Do not touch

NAMES OF PARTS

To receive the best possible prints, take your
film to a photolab displaying the Certified
Advanced Photo System logo. Photofinishers
displaying this logo have been certified
according to Advanced Photo System
guidelines.

New print formats…

Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are
available with Advanced Photo System cameras.

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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

BODY BACK and BOTTOM

11. Mode button

12. Manual-rewind button

13. Flash-ready lamp

14. Viewfinder*

15. Data panel

16. Battery-chamber release

17. Battery-chamber door

18. Tripod socket

19. Film-chamber door

20. Film-chamber release

DATA PANEL

21. Flash mode indicators

22. Frame counter

23. Continuous drive indicator

24. Film-transport indicators

25. Battery-condition indicator

New processing…

In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected,
certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film
in its original cassette with an index print. To order reprints, simply
choose the images you want from the index print. No more
searching through negatives to find the right frame.

Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system
developing companies.

1. Wait for the film to completely
rewind into the cassette.

• The frame counter will count down during
rewind.

• will appear in the frame counter and
will blink when the film is rewound (M)

.

2. Turn the camera upside-down
and press the film-chamber
release.

3. Open the film-chamber door and
remove the film.

• The film’s VEI indicator will be ✖.

1.Center your subject in the focus
frame , then press the shutter-

release button partway down (K).

2.Without lifting your finger, recompose
the picture, then press the shutter­release button all-the-way down to take
the picture (L).

• Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to
cancel focus hold.

• Make sure the subject is within the
focus distance of 0.8m - ∞
(2.6 ft. - ∞)( I )

.

3.Center your subject in the focus
frame, then press the shutter­release button partway down.

• If blinks in the data panel with the shutter­release button pressed partway down, and
the green flash lamp blinks the flash is
charging ( J )

.

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

• After use, slide the main switch to to
close the lens cover and turn the camera off.

1. Turn the camera upside down
and slide the film-chamber
release in the direction
indicated and open the film­chamber door (D).

2. Insert the film cassette into the
film chamber (E).

•

This camera will only load film with
the ● mark current.

3. Close the film-chamber door
until it clicks.

• The film will advance to the first frame,
then and will appear in the
data panel (F)

.

• If blinks in the data panel, open the
chamber, then remove the film.

- Your camera cannot load a cassette if
the current VEI(Visual Wxposure
Indicators) is ◗, ✖, or ■.

- If a processed (VEI ■) or partially
exposed (VEI ◗) cassette was loaded
into this camera, the VEI has been
changed to ✖.

1. Slide the battery-chamber
release in the direction
indicated and open the battery
chamber (A).

2. Insert the battery into the
chamber with the – side
entering first (B).

3. Close the battery-chamber
cover until it clicks.

• To save power, your camera will shut
down if it is not operated for more than
five minutes. Close, then open the lens
cover again to restore power.

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INSERTING THE BATTERY

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 lithium battery to
supply power for all camera operations.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER

Battery-condition indicator appears even with the camera off (C)

.

:Power is sufficient for all

camera operations.

: Power is sufficient, but the

battery will have to be
replaced soon.

:Replace the battery.

The shutter will lock until the
battery is replaced.

No display: Replace battery or

confirm it is inserted correctly.

• The frame counter is resets to when you replace the
battery if film is in the camera.

LOADING THE FILM

Your camera uses IX240 type ISO100-400 speed film
designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.

FULL AUTO OPERATION

1.Slide the lens cover switch
to to open the lens cover
and turn the camera on (G).

2.Use the format switch to
choose the print format (H).

• The viewfinder changes to match
your selection.

Hold the camera steady, making
sure your fingers do not cover the
flash. If you are taking a vertically
framed picture, turn the camera so
the flash is on top.

REWINDING THE FILM

MANUAL REWIND

Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.

1. Gently press the manual rewind
button key on the camera strap
or similar object (N).

• Start rewind manually if automatic rewind
does not start after you take the number of
exposures specified on the film cassette.
Additional exposures may overlap

.

2.Follow steps 1- 3 from
automatic rewind.

FOCUS HOLD

When your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first
lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired.

Step

StepStep

Step

Step

AUTOMATIC REWIND

Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after
the last exposure.

CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE

AUTOFLASH

The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low.

AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

Use the red-eye reduction mode to reduce
the red-eye effect when photographing in
low light situations. The red-eye reduction
lamp will glow for a moment before the flash
fires and the picture is taken (R), (S).
The flash will fire automatically when the
light level is low.

Press the mode button until
appears in the data panel.

• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.

MANUAL FILL-FLASH

The flash will fire with every shutter release, regardless of lighting. This
can be used to reduce harsh, unflattering shadows on your subject’s face.

Press the mode button until appears in the data panel.

• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.

FLASH CANCEL

With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. This mode should be used when
photographing twilight scenes, subjects that are beyond the flash range, or
when flash photography is prohibited.

Press the mode button until appears in the data panel.

• Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled. Use of a tripod is
recommended.

• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.

NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE

In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light
exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at
night. The flash is set to manual fill-flash.

Press the mode button until appears in the data panel.

• The shutter speed will be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended.

• The flash mode will return to autoflash after the shutter is released.

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The following modes can be selected:
Autoflash ( ),
Autoflash with red-eye reduction ( ),
Manual fill flash ( ),
Flash cancel ( ),
Night portrait ( ),

Continuous mode (

+

) (O) (P).

When you turn the camera on, the built­in flash is set to autoflash ( ).

• The range of the built-in flash depends
on the film speed you are using. To
ensure proper exposure, make sure
your subject is within the flash range

(Q).

ISO 200 0.8 - 5.6m (2.6 - 18.2 ft.)

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10
seconds after you press the self-timer button.

In this mode, the camera continuously
takes picture and advances the film
as long as the shutter-release button
is held down.

• This mode is recommended for use
only in brightly lit scenes.
Use in low-light situation may result in
underexposure.

1. Press the flash-mode button
until is displayed in the
data panel.

• Flash cancel and faster shutter speed is
automatically selected.

2. Press and hold the shutter­release button all the way
down.

• The camera will release the shutter and
advance the film as long as the shutter­release button is held down (T).

• Continuous-drive mode remains
selected after the series is complete.

1. Place the camera on a
tripod, then center your
subject in the focus frame.

2. Press the self-timer button
to activate the self-timer.

(U)

• The self-timer lamp will glow, then
blink rapidly before the shutter is
released (V).

• To cancel the self-timer, press the
shutter-release button, the self-timer
button, or turn the camera off.

• The self-timer is automatically
canceled after the shutter releases.

• Do not press the self-timer button
while standing in front of the
camera.

• The self-timer does not operate in
continuous-drive mode.

USING THE MODE BUTTON

CLEANING

• Keep the AF and meter windows clean or the focus and/or exposure
may not be accurate.

• 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.

BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS

• Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs.

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

STORAGE

When storing the camera for extended periods of time, 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.

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

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

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

• Do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette if the
film cannot be rewound. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

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

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

ISO 200