INSTRUCTION MANUAL
E
QUICK
OPERATION
GETTING
STARTED
FULL-AUTO
OPERATION
SUBJECT
PROGRAM
SELECTION
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
MODES
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDIX
1
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
This manual has been designed to help you understand the
operation of your Minolta camera more quickly. After familiarizing
yourself with the camera, start with Level I and learn to operate the
camera in Full-Auto mode.
Move on to Level II and the Subject Program modes when you are
comfortable with the camera and want to have more control. Here
you decide the type of image you want to photograph and leave the
exposure details to the camera.
When you are ready for full control, move on to Level III and the ASM
exposure modes.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced
before December, 1998. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta
Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products
released after this date.
This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU
(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
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.
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.
• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal.
• Follow local regulations for battery 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.
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before
using this product.
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.
CAUTION
A-MODE – Aperture Priority ................................................40
A-mode flash ..................................................................41
Aperture control ..............................................................42
S-MODE – Shutter Priority ..................................................43
S-mode flash ..................................................................44
Shutter control ................................................................45
M-MODE – Manual..............................................................46
Metering in manual mode................................................47
M-mode flash ..................................................................48
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) ..................................49
CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES
LEVEL III
FOCUS
Wide Focus Area ..............52 Spot AF..............................53
Manual Focus....................54 AF Illuminator....................55
EXPOSURE
14 Segment Metering........56 Spot Metering....................57
Exposure Compensation ..58 Setting the ISO Manually ..59
Bracketing..........................60 Multiple Exposure..............63
FLASH
High-Speed Sync ..............66 Slow Sync..........................67
Wireless/Remote Flash ....68
FOR OWNERS OF THE PANORAMA MODEL..................73
FOR OWNERS OF THE DATE MODEL
Exposing the Date/Time....74 Setting the Date/Time........75
Replacing the Battery........76
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Setting ..............................77 Details................................78
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
NAMES OF PARTS ..............................................................4
QUICK OPERATION ............................................................8
Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ................................................21
Focus Signals ......................................................................22
Special Focus Situations......................................................23
Focus Hold ..........................................................................24
Using the Built-in Flash
Flash signals....................................................................26
Flash range......................................................................26
Fill flash ..........................................................................27
Flash cancel ....................................................................27
Red-eye reduction ..........................................................28
Rewinding the Film ..............................................................29
FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
GETTING STARTED
LEVEL I
Strap ....................................................................................11
Batteries ..............................................................................12
Lens ....................................................................................14
Loading Film ........................................................................16
Handling the Camera ..........................................................18
Eye-Start ..............................................................................19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portrait Mode ......................................................................31
Landscape Mode ................................................................32
Close-up Mode ....................................................................33
Sports Mode ........................................................................34
Night Portrait Mode ..............................................................35
Photographing Night Scenes ..............................................36
Self-timer..............................................................................37
Continuous Advance............................................................38
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
LEVEL II
Program Reset Button ......83 Accessories ......................84
Exposure Warnings ..........87 Trouble Shooting ..............88
Care and Storage..............90 Specifications ....................92
APPENDIX
5
NAMES OF PARTS
4
NAMES OF PARTS
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in
parenthesis.
Body
Data Panel
Self-timer/Drive-mode
button (37, 38)
Subject-program
button (31-36)
Program-reset
button (83)
Shutter-release
button
Control dial
Self-timer lamp (37)
Battery-chamber
lock
Tripod socket
Battery-chamber
door (12)
Built-in flash (25-28)
Accessory shoe
Flash-mode button
Exposure-compensation button (46, 58)
Function button
Function dial
Panorama switch (73)
(not on all models)
Lens release (15)
Lens mount
Mirror*
Lens contacts*
Back-cover release
Focus-mode button (54)
Viewfinder*
Film window
Main switch
Spot/AE lock button (57)
Spot AF button (53)
Eye-start switch
Manual-rewind
button (29)
Strap eyelet (11)
Remote-control
terminal (50)
* Do not touch
Grip sensor
Eyepiece sensor
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NAMES OF PARTS
6
NAMES OF PARTS
Data Panel Viewfinder
Focus frame
Focus signals
Focus-area indicator
Shutter speed display
Exposure-compensation indicator
Aperture/Exposure-compensation display
Spot/AE lock indicator
Flash signal
High-speed sync indicator
Spot-metering area
Spot-focus area
Exposure-bracketing indicator
Multiple-exposure indicator
Red-eye reduction indicator
Flash-mode indicators
High-speed flash sync indicator
Wireless flash indicator
Battery-condition indicator
Self-timer indicator
Exposure-mode indicators
Subject-program indicators
Shutter-speed/ISO display
Subject-program pointer
Aperture/Exposurecompensation display
Exposure-compensation
indicator
Manual-focus indicator
Frame counter/Multiple-exposure/
Custom-function setting display
Film transport signal
Cartridge mark
Drive mode indicator
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QUICK OPERATION
8
QUICK OPERATION
1. Insert batteries.
• This camera uses two CR2 lithium
batteries.
2. Attach lens.
• Align the red mounting dot on the lens
with the one on the camera. Gently
insert the lens into the mount and turn it
clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position.
4. Load film.
• Align the film tip with the red mark, then
close the back cover.
5. Set Full-Auto operation.
• Press the program-reset button to set the
camera to fully-automatic operation.
6. If using a zoom lens, rotate
the zooming ring to frame
your subject as desired.
7. Center your subject in the
focus frame.
• The camera will focus and set exposure
automatically.
8. Take the picture.
• Gently press the shutter-release button
all the way down to take the picture.
3. Slide the main and eye-start
switches to ON.
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LEVEL I
This section provides the information necessary to operate your
camera in most photographic situations.
This section covers:
• Battery Installation
• Attaching and Removing the Lens
• Loading the Film
• Camera Handling
• Fully Automatic Camera Operation
• Special Focus Situations
• Basic Flash Operation
• Rewinding the Film
Once you fully understand the instructions in this section, proceed to
Level II, Level III, and Additional Features to obtain more enjoyment
from your camera.
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Strap
13
BATTERIES
12
BATTERIES
1. Using a coin or similar
object, turn the batterychamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber
door.
2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and –
marks.
3. Close the battery-chamber
door, then turn the batterychamber lock to CLOSE.
• Setting the camera down with the batterychamber door open may damage the
camera.
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for
all camera operations.
Installing the Batteries
Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in
the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.
Checking Battery Power
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera
operations.
• will only appear for five seconds.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low. All functions
are operational, but 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.
No display
Power is too low for the camera to
operate. Replace the batteries or make
sure they have been inserted correctly.