Minolta Maxxum 5000 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- The Equipment is a 35mm Camera manufactured with SLR autofocusing, auto multi-program, and manual exposure abilities with an auto film transport feature.
- The equipment is made with Minolta “A”-type bayonet which allows the fixture of patapkama lenses.
- The autofocus system utilizes Minolta’s phase detection type which provides a working range from EV 2 to 19 at ISO 100.
- The type of shutter used is vertical traverse focal plane which operates electronically and is controlled.
- The shutter operates within the range of program mode providing a displayed half stop of 1/2000 to P4. There is an option for manual mode which operates between 1/2000 to 4 in full stops and a ‘bulb’ option is also available for longer exposures in manual mode.
- ISO range can be altered from 25 to 6400 in third stop increments automatically for dx coded film. In the case of non-DX film manual settings can be used which overridesdefault DX settings.
- The equipment employs a TTL center weighted averaging system which uses a SPC located at the pentaprism aiming to measure light while usingSEL2. The dedicated flash on the free 2/TO1 in the mirror box provides TTL metering for flash.
- The equipment has an auto-exposure range spanning EV -1 to 20 at ISO 100 while using a 50/1.4 lens.
- Different exposure modes available include Program and Manual.
- When the equipment is in program mode and the button marked BLC for backlight compensation is pressed the exposure sensitivity is increased by +2 EV.
- Viewfinder: The viewfinder enables a 0.85X with 50mm lens level magnification and has a 94 percent eyepiece of the 24 by 36 millimeter film frame
- Data displays: The viewfinder panel and top panel include the frame number, self timer activity, film speed, type of exposure mode employed and battery usage indicator.
- Film transport: The machine has an embedded motor drive that promotes the inbuilt thread to be automatically threaded and to self advance itself to the first frame of the film
- Self-timer: Deactivable electronic self timers that have been preset to a ten second delay.
- Dimensions: 138 by 92.5 by 52 mm
- Weight: The camera’s body is weight 550 grams which is equal to 19.3 ounces excluding batteries and the camera lenses
- Power: The camera uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries and uses a built in lithium ion battery as a memory backup.
- Optional accessories: Data Back 70, Program Back 70, Minolta AF lenses and Program Flash units are added as complementary accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What batteries are used by the MAXXUM 5000?
A: For improved performance, the MAXXUM 500 uses four alkaline manganese batteries that have a voltage capacity of 1.5 volts.
Q: How can I load the camera with films?
A: Ensure that the Camera is in a low light setting, switch U shaped switch to the ‘ON’ position once you have inserted film in the black cover, take out the red tape and close the lens of the camera. The camera will automatically begin in the first frame.
Q: What are the Autofocus range metrics of the MAXXUM 5000?
A: The range of autofocusing is between 2 to 19 EV, ISO set at 100.
Q: How are the program mode and the manual mode interchanged?
A: To switch to manual mode, slide the left control-key cover and press the mode-selector key until ‘M’ is on the data panel. To use program mode again, just press the mode selector key or close the cover of control-key.
Q: Is it possible to attach different lenses onto the MAXXUM 5000 other than Minolta?
A: Just like the other models of MAXXUM, the MAXXUM 5000 works with Minolta ‘A’ type bayonet lens only, doing so guarantees optimal use of the camera, otherwise expect poor performance with any other lens.
Q: How can I use the camera if it does not start?
A: Make sure that the batteries fitted correctly and that they are not of low power, one should also check that the battery holder is screwed in securely. Change the batteries if this isn’t the reason.
Q: In what way can one see if the batteries are low?
A: Blinking view finder and low-battery sign appearing in the data panel while clicking a picture, indicates the battery level is too low to operate.
Q: What is the maximum exposure that I can have with the self timer?
A: 4 hours duration is the limit one can set while using the self timer, this however is only applicable at normal temperatures of 20 degree Celsius with AAA size alkaline manganese batteries installed.
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