Minolta 2098-301 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BASIC OPERATION
DETAILED OPERATION
APPENDIX
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
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.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Tape over lithium battery contacts before
disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries and other 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 camera 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.
Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
CAUTION
Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun. Fire may occur if sunlight
comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace the lens cap when the product is
not being used.
The ultimate tool for creative professionals and advanced amateurs alike, the
Maxxum/Dynax 9 has been designed with precission in mind to help you capture
your photographic vision. As you use the Maxxum/ Dynax 9, you will find that its
performance and reliability compliment your own photographic expertise and in
raising your skills to a higher level.
In addition to its high durability zinc and stainless steel body, the Maxxum/Dynax 9
boasts the following features:
• Atop shutter speed of 1/12,000 sec. and top x-sync speed of 1/300 sec.
• High speed autofocus with omni-dimensional Predictive Focus Control
and a maximum framing rate of 4.5 frames/sec with autofocus tracking
in continuous focus mode. (5.5 frames/sec in manual focus mode)
• 100% viewfinder
• 1/3 and 1/2 EV exposure compensation increments.
• Data Memory storage of exposure information.
• 21 Custom Functions to tailor the camera to your personal shooting style
This manual has been 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 the Getting Started and Basic
Operation sections. Once you’ve mastered basic operation, move on to the Detailed
Operation section to expand your expertise.
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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Loading Film..........................................15
Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ..................18
Focus Signals....................................19
Special Focus Situations.......................20
Focus Hold............................................21
FOCUS
Predictive Focus Control.......................27
Autofocus Modes ..................................28
Wide Focus Area...................................30
Local Focus Area..................................31
AF Lock.................................................32
Manual Focus........................................33
AF Illuminator........................................34
Table of Contents....................................2
Names of Parts .......................................4
GETTING STARTED
BASIC OPERATION
DETAILED OPERATION
DRIVE
Advance Mode......................................54
Self Timer ..............................................56
Exposure Bracketing.............................58
Multiple Exposure..................................60
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Eye-Start ...............................................76
Depth-of Field Preview..........................77
Taking Time Exposures.........................78
Remote Release Terminal.....................80
PC Terminal...........................................81
Data Panel Illuminator...........................82
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessory Information..........................104
Exposure Warnings ..............................106
Strap........................................................8
Diopter Adjustment .................................9
APPENDIX
Batteries................................................10
Lens.......................................................12
Handling the Camera............................13
Using the Built-in Flash
Operation...........................................22
Flash Signals.....................................22
Flash Range......................................23
Lens Shadowing................................23
Rewinding the Film
Automatic Rewind..............................24
Manual Rewind ..................................24
EXPOSURE
P-Mode..................................................36
A-Mode..................................................37
S-Mode..................................................39
M-Mode.................................................41
METERING
Selectable Metering
14 Segment Metering........................45
Spot Metering....................................46
Center Weighted Metering.................47
AE Lock .................................................48
Exposure Compensation .......................50
Setting the ISO Manually......................52
FLASH
Four-Segment Flash Metering ..............63
Slow Sync .............................................64
Rear-Flash Sync ...................................65
High Speed Sync ..................................66
Flash Compensation.............................67
Flash Bracketing ...................................68
Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash.....70
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Data Memory
Selecting............................................84
Overwriting.........................................86
Recalling Data...................................87
Deleting Stored Data.........................90
Custom Functions
Setting................................................91
Details................................................92
Trouble Shooting ..................................108
Care and Storage .................................110
Specifications.......................................112
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NAMES OF PARTS
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
Body
Exposure
mode dial (36-43)
Data Panel
Rear control dial
Shutter-release
button
Front
control dial
Built-in flash* (22-23)
Exposurecompensation
dial lock (50)
Exposurecompensation
dial (50)
Flash
compensation
dial (67)
Accessory shoe
Drive-mode lever (54)
AF Illuminator /
Self-timer lamp
(34, 56)
Grip sensor (76)
Depth-of-field
preview button (77)
Lens mount (12)
Mirror*
AF mode dial (28)
Focus-mode switch (33)
Lens release (12)
Mounting
index
Lens contacts*
Battery-chamber lock (10)
Battery-chamber door (10)
Vertical control grip contacts
(104)
Tripod socket
Diopter
adjustment dial (9)
Viewfinder*
Eyepiece cup
Eyepiece shutter
lever (79)
Main switch
Eyepiece
sensor* (76)
Film window
Eye-start switch (76)
Flash-mode switch
AF button (32)
AE-lock button (48)
Data-panel
illuminator (82)
Metering-mode
switch (45-47)
PC terminal
(81)
Back-cover
release (15)
Remote-control
terminal (80)
Strap eyelet
* Do not touch
Flashcompensation
dial lever (67)
Dirve mode
dial (54-61)
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Data Panel
ViewfinderControl Panel
Data-memory button (84-90)
Manual-rewind button (24)
ISO button (52)
Adjust button
Control-panel door
ISO mark
Data memory
indicator (84-90)
Release priority
indicator (92)
Cartridge mark
Shutter speed display
(Focus area/ISO)
Aperture display
(Exposure compensation
/Bracketing)
Battery condition
indicator (11)
Frame counter
Film transport signals
Focus frame
Local focus
areas (31)
Spot-metering
area (46)
Spot-focus
area (95)
Flash on indicator (22)
Flash ready indicator (22)
High-speed sync indicator (66)
Wireless/Remote flash indicator (70-74)
Focus-area indicator
Focus signals (19)
Shutter speed display
Aperture display
AE-lock indicator (48)
Frames remaining counter (last 9 frames only)
Meter index
(42)
NAMES OF PARTS
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Use the upper eyelets if you want the camera to
hang horizontally. Use the side eyelets if you
want the camera to hang vertically.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to compensate the eyepiece for near or far sighted
vision problems. The adjustment range is from –3 to +1 diopters.
Turn the diopter-adjustment dial until
the focus frame appears sharpest.
Farsighted users – turn the dial
clockwise.
Nearsighted users – turn the dial
counter-clockwise.
Before attaching the lens…
Look through the viewfinder at a well illuminated blank
wall or clear blue sky.
If additional correction is needed, attach a Minolta Eyepiece
Corrector (optional accessory) to the camera’s eyepiece.
GETTING
STARTED
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap through the strap
eyelets as shown. Pull firmly on the
strap to make sure it is secure.
GETTING STARTED
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The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when the
main switch is set to ON.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera operations.
Low-battery symbol
Power is low, but all functions are operational. Keep a
fresh battery handy.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low. The batteries will need to be
replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol appears alone
and the shutter locks.
Power is insufficient for camera operation. Replace the
batteries.
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BATTERIES
Installing the Batteries
Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply power for all camera
operations.
1. Lift and turn the battery-chamber
lock to OPEN, then open the batterychamber door.
2. Insert the batteries as indicated by
the + and – marks.
3. Close the battery-chamber door,
then press and turn the batterychamber lock to CLOSE.
Checking Battery Power
No display
Power is too low for the camera to operate. Replace
the batteries or make sure they have been inserted
correctly.
GETTING STARTED
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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.
• Do not touch the end of the lens barrel while
taking a picture.
• Do not block the AF illuminator.
• Use a tripod when using slow shutter speeds
or a telephoto lens.
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LENS
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HANDLING THE CAMERA
Attaching the Lens
1. Remove the body and rear lens
caps.
2. Align the mounting indexes.
3. Insert the lens into the mount and
turn it clockwise until it clicks into
the locked position.
• Do not press the lens release when mounting the
lens. The lens will not couple properly.
Removing the Lens
1. Press the lens release and turn the
lens counter-clockwise until it stops.
2. Remove the lens and replace the
caps, or attach another lens.
Caution
• Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.
• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and
mirror.
Holding the Camera
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button
Press the shutter-release button partway down to
activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure
systems.
Gently press the shutter-release button all the way
down to take the picture.
GETTING STARTED
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Before loading film for the first time…
Remove and discard the film gate protector.
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LOADING FILM
BASIC
OPERATION
Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not open the back
cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 24 to remove a partially exposed roll.
• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.
• Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
1. Turn the back-cover release counterclockwise to open the back cover.
The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it
extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it
with your fingers or the film tip.
Continued on the following page
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