Minolta MAXXUM 4, Dynax 4, Dynax 3 User guide
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
SUBJECT /
DRIVE
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
DETAILED
OPERATION
CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
APPENDIX
GETTING
STARTED
AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
SUBJECT /
DRIVE
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
DETAILED
OPERATION
CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
APPENDIX
GETTING
STARTED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ........................................ 7
QUICK OPERATION........................................................ 10
NAMES OF PARTS.......................................................... 12
Body
............................................................................ 12
Data Panel
.................................................................. 14
Viewfinder
.................................................................... 15
FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERA
TION
HANDLING THE CAMERA ............................................ 28
Pressing the Shutter-release Button .......................... 28
Holding the Camera.................................................... 28
AUDIO SIGNAL .............................................................. 29
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO .............................. 30
FOCUS ............................................................................ 32
Focus Signals.............................................................. 32
Special Focus Situations ............................................ 33
FOCUS LOCK ................................................................ 34
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................ 35
Flash Signals .............................................................. 35
Flash Range................................................................ 36
Lens Shadowing.......................................................... 36
Fill Flash ......................................................................37
Flash Cancel .............................................................. 37
Red-eye Reduction .................................................... 38
The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for
use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take
photographs quickly and simply by using the camera’s automatic
features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJECT
PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section
introduces exposure control. The DETAILED OPERATION section
describes advanced functions within the camera. The last section,
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, shows how to customize camera operation.
Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as
reference to camera operations that can be changed.
GETTING STARTED
STRAP ............................................................................ 17
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 17
Using the Eyepiece Cap ............................................ 18
BATTERIES .................................................................... 19
Installing the Batteries ................................................ 19
Battery Condition Indicators ........................................ 20
Changing the Batteries - Quarz-date model .............. 21
LENS................................................................................ 22
Attaching the Lens ...................................................... 22
Removing the Lens .................................................... 22
FILM ................................................................................ 23
Loading the Film ........................................................ 23
Film Chamber Lock .................................................... 25
Rewinding the Film .................................................... 26
Manual Rewind .......................................................... 26
SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION .............................. 40
Portrait ........................................................................ 40
Landscape .................................................................. 41
Close-up...................................................................... 42
Sports.......................................................................... 43
Night Portrait .............................................................. 44
Photographing Night Scenes ...................................... 45
DRIVE MODES................................................................ 46
Self-timer .................................................................... 46
Continuous Advance .................................................. 48
For Owners of the Remote-control Function .............. 49
Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode ........................ 50
GETTING STARTED
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
SUBJECT / DRIVE
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AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
SUBJECT /
DRIVE
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
DETAILED
OPERATION
CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
APPENDIX
GETTING
STARTED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY .................................... 84
EXPOSURE BRACKETING............................................ 85
Continuous Advance Bracketing ................................ 86
Single Frame Advance Bracketing.............................. 86
Flash Notes ................................................................ 87
Bracketing with the Exposure-compensation Button .. 87
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE.................................................. 88
Metering Multiple Exposure ........................................ 90
FLASH ............................................................................ 91
Program Flash ............................................................ 91
Attaching the Program Flash ...................................... 92
Flash Metering ............................................................ 92
SLOW-SYNC .................................................................. 94
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH ........................................ 95
Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode ........................ 96
Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode ...... 97
FOR OWNER’S OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL ...... 100
Setting the Date or Time .......................................... 100
Imprinting the Date or Time ...................................... 101
Changing the Date Format........................................ 102
CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES
APERTURE CONTROL .................................................. 52
SHUTTER CONTROL .................................................... 53
EXPOSURE MODES ...................................................... 54
A MODE (APERTURE PRIORITY) ................................ 55
Flash With AMode...................................................... 57
S MODE (SHUTTER PRIORITY) .................................... 58
Flash With S Mode...................................................... 59
M MODE (MANUAL) ...................................................... 60
Metring in Manual Mode ............................................ 61
Flash With M Mode .................................................... 62
P MODE............................................................................63
P
A mode...................................................................... 63
Ps mode...................................................................... 64
EXPOSURE WARNINGS ................................................ 65
DETAILED OPERA
TION
FOCUS AREA ................................................................ 67
Wide Focus Area ........................................................ 67
Spot Focus Area ........................................................ 68
Local Focus Areas ...................................................... 69
Focus Area Selection controls.................................... 70
FOCUS MODES.......................................................... 71
Automatic AF .............................................................. 71
Continuous AF .......................................................... 72
Single-shot AF ............................................................ 73
Manual Focus.............................................................. 74
AF ILLUMINATOR .......................................................... 75
EXPOSURE .................................................................... 76
14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering ................ 76
Spot Metering.............................................................. 76
Spot-AE Lock.............................................................. 77
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb).............................. 79
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...................................... 82
Checking Exposure Compensation ............................ 83
CREATIVE EXPOSURE
DETAILED OPERATION
APPENDIX.......................................................................... 112
PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON ...................................... 113
ACCESSORY INFORMATION ...................................... 114
TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................. 118
CARE AND STORE ...................................................... 120
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 122
INDEX............................................................................ 124
MEMO............................................................................ 126
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS.................................................... 103
CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
DETAILED OPERATION
APPENDIX
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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 short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• 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.
• 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.
WARNING
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.
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this
manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This
manual has been designed to help you understand the camera’s
operation quickly. The information in this manual is relevant for products
introduced before May, 2002. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta
Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released
after this date.
This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories
manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible
accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance
or damage the camera and accessories.
This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you
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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• Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on
an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap
when the product is not in use.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not apply pressure to the data panel. A damaged panel may
cause injury, and the liquid from the panel may cause inflammation.
If liquid from the panel makes contact with skin wash the area with
fresh water. If liquid from the panel comes in contact with the eyes,
immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a
doctor.
CAUTION
• 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.
• 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 at the sun or strong light sources directly through the
viewfinder or lens. 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 injury 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.
WARNING
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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QUICK OPERATION
Insert batteries.
• This camera uses two CR2 lithium
batteries. p.19
Attach the lens.
•Align the red mounting index on the
lens with the one on the camera.
Carefully insert the lens into the mount
and turn it clockwise until it clicks into
the locked position. p.22
Slide the main switch to ON.
Load the film.
• Align the film tip with the red mark,
then close the back cover.
p.23
Set full-auto operation.
•Press the program-reset button to set
the camera to fully automatic
operation. p.30
Center your subject in the
wide focus frame . If using
a zoom lens, rotate the
zooming ring to frame your
subject as desired.
• The camera will focus and set
exposure automatically when the
shutter release button is pressed
partway down. p.28
• The audio signal confirms the camera
has focused when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
p.29
When or appears in the
viewfinder, press the shutterrelease button all the way
down to take the picture.
• Use focus lock if your subject is offcenter and outside the focus frame.
p.32
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