MINOLTA Dynax 505 SI User Manual

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

QUICK

OPERATION

GETTING

STARTED

FULL-AUTO

OPERATION

SUBJECT

PROGRAM

SELECTION

CREATIVE

EXPOSURE

MODES

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

APPENDIX

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 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 certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

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.

•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.

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.

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS
	NAMES OF PARTS ..............................................................	4
	QUICK OPERATION ............................................................	8
	GETTING STARTED
	Strap ....................................................................................	11
	Batteries ..............................................................................	12
	Lens ....................................................................................	14
	Loading Film ........................................................................	16
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	Handling the Camera ..........................................................	18
	Eye-Start ..............................................................................	19
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	FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
E	Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ................................................	21
	Focus Signals ......................................................................	22
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	Special Focus Situations......................................................	23
	Focus Hold ..........................................................................	24
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	Using the Built-in Flash
L	Flash signals....................................................................	26
	Flash range......................................................................	26
	Fill flash ..........................................................................	27
	Flash cancel ....................................................................	27
	Red-eye reduction ..........................................................	28
	Rewinding the Film ..............................................................	29
	SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
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	Portrait Mode ......................................................................	31
	Landscape Mode ................................................................	32
L	Close-up Mode ....................................................................	33
	Sports Mode ........................................................................	34
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	Night Portrait Mode..............................................................	35
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	Photographing Night Scenes ..............................................	36
E	Self-timer..............................................................................	37
L	Continuous Advance............................................................	38

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES

	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
	ADDITIONAL FEATURES
	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
	APPENDIX
	Program Reset Button ......	83	Accessories ......................	84
	Exposure Warnings ..........	87	Trouble Shooting ..............	88
	Care and Storage ..............	90	Specifications ....................	92

I I I L E V E L

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NAMES OF PARTS

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.

Body

Built-in flash (25-28)

Self-timer lamp (37)

Shutter-release button

Grip sensor

Control dial

Lens contacts*

Mirror*

Lens mount

* Do not touch

Flash-mode button

Function button

Function dial

Back-cover release

Panorama switch (73) (not on all models)

Focus-mode button (54)

Lens release (15)

Exposure-compensation button (46, 58)

NAMES OF PARTS

Main switch

Accessory shoe

Viewfinder*

Eyepiece sensor

Film window

Manual-rewind button (29)

Spot AF button (53)

Eye-start switch

Spot/AE lock button (57)

Battery-chamber door (12)

Battery-chamber lock

Tripod socket

Data Panel

Subject-program button (31-36)

Program-reset button (83)

Remote-control terminal (50)

Strap eyelet (11)

Self-timer/Drive-mode button (37, 38)

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NAMES OF PARTS

Data Panel

Flash-mode indicators

Red-eye reduction indicator

Multiple-exposure indicator

Exposure-bracketing indicator Exposure-mode indicators

Self-timer indicator Battery-condition indicator

Wireless flash indicator

Manual-focus indicator

Shutter-speed/ISO display

Aperture/Exposurecompensation display

Exposure-compensation indicator

Subject-program pointer

Subject-program indicators

			Drive mode indicator
	High-speed flash sync indicator
			Cartridge mark
			Film transport signal
			Frame counter/Multiple-exposure/
			Custom-function setting display

NAMES OF PARTS

Viewfinder

Focus frame

Spot-metering area

Spot-focus area

Focus signals

Focus-area indicator

Shutter speed display

Exposure-compensation indicator

Aperture/Exposure-compensation display

Spot/AE lock indicator

High-speed sync indicator

Flash signal

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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.

3. Slide the main and eye-start switches to ON.

4. Load film.

• Align the film tip with the red mark, then close the back cover.

QUICK OPERATION

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.

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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.

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

Attaching the Strap

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BATTERIES

Installing the Batteries

Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations.

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 battery-

chamber lock to CLOSE.

• Setting the camera down with the batterychamber door open may damage the camera.

BATTERIES

Checking Battery Power

Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.

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.

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