MINOLTA Weathermatic A Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your camera, the specific cautionary notices in the owner's manual should
always be observed and complied with, as well as basic precautions, including the
following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Close supervision is necessary when the camera is
used by or near children. Do not leave the camera
unattended while in use.

3. Do not operate the camera if it has been dropped or damaged - until it has been
examined by an authorized Minolta service facility.

4. To protect against electrical shock hazards, do not immerse the camera in water or
other liquids while the camera's back cover is open. Also do not open the back cover
while in or under the water, or while the camera is wet.

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this camera, but take it to an
authorized Minolta service facility when some service or repair work is required.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the camera is subsequently used.

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2 Your new Minolta Weathermatic-A is the ideal do-anything, go-anywhere
photographic traveling companion. It is just as at home in a backpack on top of a
mountain or skiing down one as it is at the beach or around the pool.
Its rugged watertight construction and 110 format conveniences, such as drop-in
cartridge film loading, built-in electronic flash, and compact size makes taking quality
photos simple and easy in even the most adverse conditions.

Please read this manual carefully all the way through and follow the simple instructions
for the best results and longest service with your camera. Then keep it for later
reference as needed.

4 CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS
SUMMARY OF OPERATION
PREPARATION AND BASICS
Opening and closing
the back cover
Installing the battery
Checking the battery
Loading and advancing film
Viewfinder
Focusing
TAKING PICTURES (WITH
EXISTING
LIGHT)
FLASH PICTURES
UNLOADING THE FILM

8
12
16
16

25
28
30
36
38
45

50
55

USING YOUR
WEATHERMATIC-A
IN VARIOUS WEATHER
CON
DITIONS AND PICTURE
TAKING

SITUATIONS
On or near the water
At the beach
In rain, mist or fog
In snow and cold weather
TAKING PICTURES
UNDERWATER .
Focusing
Tips for taking pictures
underwater...
ACCESSORIES
Sportsfinder
MAINTENANCE OF O­RING
TECHNICAL DETAILS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
GUIDE
CARE AND STORAGE
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8 NAMES OF PARTS

57
57
58
59
59
60
60
61
75
75
78
82
90
100

12 SUMMARY OF OPERATION

1. Make sure camera is completely clean and dry.

2. Lift back-cover release tabs, twist backcover release knobs and open back cover (p.

181.
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3. After installing and checking battery (p. 25), insert film cartridge (p. 30), and press
back cover securely into place and lock it (P. 22).

4. Operate film advance lever repeatedly until first exposure locks in place and the lever
will not move (p. 32).

5. Check and/or clean lens cover glass and set focus for your subject (p. 38).

6. Look through eyepiece and compose subject in viewfinder (p. 36). Depress shutter
release slightly; if red lamp in finder lights at * sun symbol, turn control to (cloud
image) cloud symbol. If it lights at cloud symbol, turn to r' flash symbol and take
picture within flash range when lamp begins to pulsate (p. 50). Always squeeze shutter
release smoothly.
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PREPARATION AND BASICS
Opening and closing the back cover IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
USE OF THIS CAMERA
The back cover of your Weathermatic-A is equipped with an O-ring that forms a
watertight seal when the cover is properly fitted to the camera body. This enables the
camera to be used under conditions (such as rain, snow, and in or underwater) where
use of conventional cameras is either not recommended or impossible.
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO ALWAYS BE SURE YOUR WEATHER­MATIC-A IS COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY BEFORE OPENING THE BACK
COVER. ALSO THAT THE BACK COVER'S O-RING IS CLEAN AND IN GOOD
CONDITION BEFORE THE BACK COVER IS CLOSED BY DOING THIS YOU
WILL OBTAIN THE FULL SERVICE LIFE INTENDED FOR THIS SEAL.
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Opening the back cover

1. Hold the camera with the back cover facing you and lift the back-cover release tabs
on both back-cover release knobs. Then turn both back-cover release knobs
counterclockwise in the direction of the arrows until the back cover opens.
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2. Lift the back cover away from the camera body. You can let the back cover hang

from the back-cover connector strap or remove it completely for cleaning by
disengaging the strap from the pin on the back cover.
Be sure never to crease or twist the connector strap.
ONCE THE BACK COVER IS OPEN THE CAMERA IS NO LONGER
WATERTIGHT AND MAY BE DAMAGED IF WATER OR SAND ENTERS THE
CAMERA.
Closing the back cover

1. Make sure that the inside lip of the camera body and back cover's O-ring are clean
and wiped by a soft clean cloth and that the back-cover release knobs are at "OPEN".
Then align the back cover with the camera body.

2. Press both ends of the back cover with your thumbs as shown. Then, with the palm
of your hand, press down on the center of the cover to assure a proper seal.

3. Turn the back-cover release knobs in the direction of the arrows all the way to "
CLOSE" and push the back-cover release tab's locking pins into the holes in the knobs.
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Be sure the back cover is attached to the connector strap before closing.
Installing the battery
Your camera's built-in flash and exposure warning system are powered by one 1.5v
AA-(penlight) size alkaline-manganese (Eveready E91 or equivalent), sealed car­bonzinc or nickel-cadmium battery.
To install this:

1. With the back cover open, lift the battery-chamber cover as shown.

The battery can be installed or replaced at any time without damage to loaded film.

2. Insert a battery as specified with the plus end out as indicated inside the chamber,
then close and latch the cover.
28 Checking the battery

The battery should be checked immediately after installing and from time to time
thereafter, especially before starting on trips or taking especially important pictures. To
do this, turn on the built-in flash by moving the exposure/function control knob to the
flash symbol. If the finder/monitor lamp lights and begins to pulsate in approximately
10 seconds, the battery is serviceable. If these signals do not light within 30 seconds
make sure a fresh battery is properly inserted or replace an exhausted battery as soon
as it is convenient. To save battery power, be sure to turn the exposure/ function
control knob to either the sun or cloud symbol after checking the battery.
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For taking pictures without battery, see the note on page 48.

Loading and advancing film

1. With the back cover open, lift the tab near the finder eyepiece as shown to open the
film-chamber cover.

3. Close the film-chamber cover and push in on it until it clicks shut.

2. Insert the film cartridge into the camera.

4. Close and latch the camera's water-tight back cover as described on page 22.

5. Use your right thumb to operate the film advance lever repeatedly until it locks (
about three full strokes). A series of 1's should be visible in the film data window to
indicate the first exposure.

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The shutter release cannot be depressed unless the film advance has been operated

until it locks.

•

Film speed settings are automatically adjusted when a film cartridge is loaded.

However use of high speed films under extremely bright conditions such as beach or
snow scenes is not recommended.

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Load and unload film in subdued light, never in direct sunlight.

•

When used in cold weather or if the camera is not used for a long period of time,
the winding lever may not return all the way when the film is advanced. If this happens,
push the lever back to its rest position with your thumb.

•

If the film advance lever should stop before winding is complete and there is still
unexposed film in the cartridge, push the lever with your thumb until it moves all the
way to its advance stop. This will free the mechanism and return to operation.

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If a series of diagonal lines or the film's black paper backing appears in the film­data window while advancing the film,
do not wind any farther as the film cartridge will be difficult to remove.
36 Viewfinder

Looking into the eyepiece of your Weathermatic-A you will see a bright frame with
focus-symbol settings above it. What you see inside this frame is the approximate
subject area at the three farther focus-knob settings. Pictures at the two closer settings
should be framed within the two short parallax-correction marks near the righthand
corners of the frame.
The red lamp at the right side of the finder lights for low-light warning (see p.48), and
pulsates to indicate recycling when the camera is used in flash operation (p. 50).
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38 Focusing
A large focusing knob with focus symbols simplifies setting focus with your
Weathermatic-A. For sharpest pictures, simply turn this knob so that the index is
opposite the symbol for your subject.
A focus-symbol table is located on the bottom of the camera for easy reference.

Set the knob so that the index is opposite the mountain symbol for scenic pictures at
distances of about 5.3m (17-1/2 ft.) or more from the camera at the cloud symbol; 3.5m
(11 ft.) or more at the sun symbol.

At this distance, the part of a standing adult from about head to ankles can be seen in
the finder bright frame with the camera held horizontally. Subjects from about 3 to 5m
(10 to 16 ft.) will be acceptably sharp at the cloud symbol; from about 2 to 11 m (7 to
36 ft.) at the sun symbol.
The symbol within the yellow dot marks the setting at which most "people-picture"
snapshots are taken (about 3.5m or 11 ft.) and has a click stop to keep it in position.

For head-to-hips pictures of people (at 2m or 7 ft.), set the knob so the index is opposite
the dot.
The symbol focuses the lens for 1.2m (4 ft.), at which you can see from the top of the
head to about mid-chest in the finder.

At the symbol that looks a "*" open at the top, the camera is focused for close head-to­shoulder portraits at 90cm (3 ft.).
Depth-of-field
Depth-of-field table on the right indicates the exact focusing range at each focus­symbol setting.

TAKING PICTURES (WITH EXISTING LIGHT)

1. Make sure the lens-cover glass clean and
dry and film is fully advanced.

2. Set focus for the proper camera-to-sub
ject distance.

3. Hold the camera horizontally or vertically in a comfortable way so that it is steadied
against your face and will not move when you take a picture. Both hands and the
camera strap should be kept behind the front edge of the camera.

4. Compose your picture within the bright frame.

5. When not taking flash pictures, start with the exposure/function control knob set at
the -* sun symbol.

6. Depress the shutter release slightly. If the red lamp at the right in the finder does not
come on, hold the camera steady and continue to squeeze the release all the way down
to make the exposure. If the red lamp at the right in the finder comes on, move the
exposure/ function control knob to the cloud symbol. If the lamp still comes on when
the shutter release is depressed slightly, existing light is too low for proper exposure,
and you should turn the control knob counter-clockwise to the (* * ) flash symbol and
proceed as explained on page 48.
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NOTE

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It is important to always be sure the camera's lens-cover glass is clean and dry be
fore taking pictures. Water droplets on it will cause picture blur and spots caused by
water drying on the glass will reduce picture contrast. For information about taking
pictures in or near the water, see p. 57.

•

If the battery is unserviceable or completely lacking, the red lamp in the finder will
not come on and the built-in flash will not charge. In this case, however you can take
pictures by setting the exposure/function control knob to the sun symbol for subjects in
bright sun, or to the cloud symbol for cloudy-bright conditions.
FlASH PICTURES

1. Turn the exposure/function control knob to the flash symbol. The built-in electronic
flash will start charging if a serviceable battery is installed.

2. At the flash symbol, the red lamp at the right in the finder will come on when the
shutter release is depressed slightly. When this and/or the flash monitor lamp on the
back of the camera starts to pulsate, the camera is ready for flash pictures.

3. Making sure that your subject is within the flash range indicated on the bottom of the
camera for the film type in use, set the focus knob for the distance from camera to

subject.

4. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. 5. Hold the camera steady and squeeze the
shutter release all the way down.
Flash range
Type of film

Color
negative
ASA 100
ASA 400

Color
reversal
ASA 64
Black and
white
ASA 125

NOTE

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Turn the exposure/function control knob to either the sun or cloud symbol to save

battery power when not using the flash.

•

If a flash exposure is made when the finder/monitor lamp is not pulsating it will
probably be underexposed.
UNLOADING THE FILM
IMPORTANT!
ALWAYS BE SURE THE CAMERA IS COMPLETELY CLEAN AND WIPED DRY
BEFORE OPENING THE BACK COVER.

Distance (above
water)

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

- 4.Om (

2.6

- 6.3m (

2.6

- 2.7m (

2.6

- 5.3m (

2.6

- 13 ft.)

- 20 ft.)

- 9 ft.)

- 17 ft.)

After taking the last picture on a cartridge, operate the film advance lever repeatedly
until a series of diagonal lines or the film's black paper backing appears in the film data
window (about two full strokes). Do not wind any farther as film will be difficult to
remove. Then remove the back cover as indicated on p. 16, open the filmchamber
cover and remove the cartridge.
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USING YOUR WEATHERMATIC-A IN VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS AND
PICTURE TAKING SITUATIONS

or near the water
Always be sure the camera's lens-cover glass is clean and dry before taking pictures.
Water droplets left on the glass will cause picture blur and spots caused by water
drying on its surface may reduce picture contrast. If this is not practicable, as when
taking pictures near or on the surface of the ocean, lake or swimming pool, dip the
camera into the water for an instant before taking the picture. This spreads the water
evenly over the entire surface of the lenscover glass and provides an effective way to
obtain good results.
Always make sure the camera is clean and wiped dry before opening the back cover
and that your hands, face, hair, etc. are dry before loading and unloading film.
NEVER OPEN THE BACK COVER IN PLACES WHERE WATER DROPLETS
MAY FALL OR BE SPLASHED INTO THE CAMERA.
After using the camera in or near chlorinated or salt water, rinse the outside of the
camera (WITH THE BACK COVER ATTACHED AND SEALED) with fresh running
water to remove any salts or residue. Then wipe it drv with a clean soft cloth. NEVER
USE HEAT TO DRY THE CAMERA.
At the beach
Never put your camera on a hot surface such as sand, or keep it in a closed, dark­colored container or elsewhere in which it may be subject to relatively high
temperatures..
NEVER OPEN THE CAMERA'S BACK COVER TO CHANGE FILM, ETC, WHILE
ON THE BEACH OR OTHER PLACES WHERE THERE IS BLOWING SAND,
DUST, ETC.
Before opening the back cover to change the film or battery, carefully inspect the
outside of the camera for sand that may have lodged in or around controls or near the
cover's O-ring. If any sand or dirt is found, rinse the camera in fresh running water to
remove it and then carefully wipe the camera dry with a clean, soft cloth. If sand or dirt
should happen to fall into the camera while opening the back cover, be sure to whisk or
blow it out of the camera before opening the film or battery chamber covers.
Before closing the back cover carefully inspect and, if necessary, clean the O-ring. See
page 78.
In rain, mist or fog
When using your Weathermatic-A where moisture in the form or rain, mist or fog is
present, make sure the lens-cover glass is clean and dry as water droplets on it will
cause image blur and spots caused by water drying its surface may reduce picture con­trast. Most pictures should be made at the sun or cloud symbol positions. If the red
lamp comes on at both of these symbols, existing light is too low for proper exposure
and flash exposure may be taken by turning the exposure/function control knob to the
flash symbol. However, if the amount of water droplets in the air between the camera
and subject is great, it is best not to use the flash as the droplets may reflect the light
causing bright, out-of-focus spots and uneven exposure.
In snow and cold weather
Batteries by nature tend to decrease in capacity as the temperature goes down. Though
considerably better than sealed carbon-zinc in this respect, Ni-Cd Batteries and alkaline

batteries are no exception.
If an old battery is used at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the flash may not work and
the warning light may not come on. Thus it is recommended that the battery be fresh if
the camera is to be used in cold weather. (For taking pictures without a battery, see the
note on p. 48).
Though the mechanical operation should be satisfactory down to considerably lower
temperatures, it is best to keep the camera in a warm inside pocket when not taking
pictures and try to minimize the amount of time it is subject to cold temperatures. This
also applies to carrying extra cartridges of film.
When entering a warm building from the cold, allow your Weathermatic-A to warm up
to room temperature and wipe it completely dry before opening the back cover to
change the film or battery.
Also, be sure the camera is wiped completely dry before going into cold outdoors as
water droplets could freeze under camera controls and possibly damage the camera.
TAKING PICTURES UNDERWATER
THE WEATHERMATIC-A'S WATERTIGHT SEAL IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AT
DEPTHS NO GREATER THAN 5M (15 FT.).
Focusing
The refractive index of water is greater than that of air. Thus, underwater subjects will
appear to be closer and larger than they actually are. This also has the effect of
increasing the focal length of the lens in your Weathermatic-A and narrowing its field
of view. For all practical purposes, however, as the camera's lens and your eyes are
affected equally by refraction, they will "see" alike and underwater focusing is the same
as on land. If it is easier to preset the lens focus out of the water, set the focus knob to a
point that represents a distance which is approximately 25% closer than the focus­symbol setting for "on-land" shooting. For example, for underwater photography set
focus at the " 0 " symbol (0.9m or 3 ft.) instead of the mid-chest figure for an onland
distance of 1.2m (4 ft.)
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Tips for taking pictures underwater

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Do not jump or dive into the water or swim while holding the camera or throw the
camera into the water as impact with the water could damage the camera or break its
water-tight seal and cause leakage.

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As visibility in water is limited by the amount of light penetrating its surface, the
clarity of the water and the camerato-subject distance, it is best to take underwater
pictures as close to the surface and your subject as possible. This also improves the
color and contrast of your subjects.

•

For more life-like underwater pictures, set focus to " 0" symbol 0.9m (3 ft.) and use
the flash. ASA 100 film is recommended for all underwater photography. The
maximum effective flash
range for underwater subjects is 2m (7 ft.).

•

Avoid taking flash pictures in cloudy waters as large particles suspended in the
water will be photographed as bright spots, so-called "backscatter" and fine silt will
reduce contrast.

•

After using your Weathermatic-A underwater, especially that which contains
chlorine or salt, rinse the camera in fresh water for a minute or two to wash off any salt,
chemicals or debris that might be on the camera. Then wipe the camera completely dry
with a soft clean cloth before opening the back cover.

•

At depths greater than 5m (15 ft.), water pressure will push the shutter release in
making the camera inoperable. Flooding may also result.
ACCESSORIES
Sportsfinder (optional)

The Sportsfinder allows you, in those situations where it is not possible or practical to
use your camera's viewfinder, to compose your subject or scene correctly.
It is ideally suited for the underwater use of your Minolta Weathermatic-A.
To properly frame your subject in the Sportsfinder, your eye should be positioned
approx. 80mm (3 in.) behind the center of the sportsfinder's grid. If the eye is correctly
positioned, the hole in the center of the grid should appear perfectly round and you
should not be able to see the slopping sides of the sportsfinder. The grid lines and
frame should all appear as thin black lines.
Underwater, the area of the scene covered by the sportsfinder will correspond to that
covered by the camera viewfindeer.
The sportsfinder will give approx. 85% coverage of the scene.
Use of the Sportsfinder above water is the same as underwater, but the coverage of the
finder will be only 64% of what will actually appear on the film.
78 MAINTENANCE OF O-RING
Your Weathermatic-A's ability to resist the elements and stay watertight depends on the
condition of the back cover's 0-ring. With proper care, it should be serviceable for
approximately one year. Be sure to inspect the 0-ring for cuts, tears, abrasion and fit
each time the back cover is opened. If there is any sand or dirt on the inside of the back
cover or 0-ring, remove the 0-ring as described below and wash both throughly in fresh
running water. Then blot off excess moisture and allow them to air dry in subdued
light, never in direct sunlight. If the 0-ring is worn or stretched so that the back cover
will not seat properly, the 0-ring should be replaced.

Removing the 0-ring
Insert the tip of a ball point pen or similar blunt object into the knotched end of the
black retainer and carefully lift the
0-ring out of the groove. Then being careful not to stretch the 0-ring, remove it from the
back cover.

Installing the 0-ring
Making sure to carefully align the corners of the 0-ring with those of the back cover's
black 0-ring retainer, fit one of the short sides of the 0-ring over the black retainer and
into the groove on one end of the back cover. Then carefully lay the 0-ring in the space
between the clear outer cover and the black retainer. With your thumbs on the exposed
corners of the 0-ring, roll the 0-ring over the black retainer and into the groove.
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82 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Type: All-weather, watertight pocket camera using No. 110 film cartridges, with built­in electronic flash
Lens: Minolta 26mm f/3.5, 4 coated glass elements in 3 groups; Angle of view: 45° (34
° under water)
Focusing: 90cm (3 ft.) to infinity by continuous control knob with 5 distance symbols,
1 with click stop
Shutter: Metal-blade, before-the-lens mechanical type, fixed 1/200 sec. speed
Exposure control: By 3-position control with click-stop sun, cloud, and flash symbols
for successive use when finder lamp lights
Viewfinder: Oversize type with red lamp that comes on when shutter release is
depressed slightly as low-light/use-flash warning and also pulsates when flash has
recycled; bright frame with parallax-correction marks, focus setting visible above frame
Power source: One 1.5v AA-size (penlight) alkaline-manganese (Eveready E91 or
equivalent), or nickel-cadmium cell for light sensor, finder lamp, and flash operation
Flash: At flash-symbol setting of exposure/function control knob, built-in flash turns on
and aperture is automatically adjusted by focusing for correct exposure

Flash range:

Color negative
ASA 100
ASA 400

Color reversal
ASA 64

Type of film

Distance (above
water)

0.8- 4.Om (

2.6

0.8- 6.3m (

2.6

0.8- 2.7m (

2.6

- 13 ft.)

- 20 ft.)

- 9 ft.)

Black and white
ASA 125

Recycle time*: Approx. 10 sec. with fresh alkaline-manganese cell, approx. 6 sec. with
rechargeable nickel-cadmium cell; indication by pulsation of monitor and finder lamp
Number of flashes*: Approx. 180 with fresh alkaline-manganese cell, approx. 90 with
nickel-cadmium cell
* As determined by Minolta's standard testing method. Actual performance will
depend on type, brand, manufacturer's lot, age of batteries, and ambient temperature.
Film advance: Thumb-actuated lever; 52°
Sealing: By water-tight O-ring (maximum usable depth 5m) Dimensions: 53 x 72 x
190mm (2-1/16 x 2-13/16 x 7-1/2 in.) Weight: 345g (12-3/16 oz.) without cell
Other: High-visibility and buoyant ABS plastic housing; neon monitor lamp for flash,
focus-symbol and flash-range tables on bottom Optional accessories: Sportsfinder,
neckstrap, carrying case and sportscase with belt
Specifications subject to change without notice
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90 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Things to check if your camera does not operate properly

1. Film-advance lever won't operate

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Has the film already been advanced?

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Have all the pictures on the cartridge

been taken?

2. Shutter can not be released.

•

Has the film-advance lever been completely cocked?

3. Low-light warning lamp does not light

•

Is battery installed correctly?

•

Is the battery dead?

4. Monitor lamp does not pulsate

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Is battery installed correctly?

•

Is battery dead?

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Has Exposure/Function control been set at flash position? 5. Flash does not fire

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Was shutter released before monitor lamp came on?

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Is the battery dead?

6. Back cover cannot be closed

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Are both back-cover release knobs in "OPEN" position?

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Is the back cover's O-ring attached correctly?

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Is the back cover positioned correctly?

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Has the back-cover connector strap gotten between the cover and the body?

7. Back-cover release tabs cannot be
worked

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Are the back-cover release knobs in the "CLOSE" position?

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Is the back cover position properly?

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Have the pins on the release tabs beer bent?

0.8- 5.3m (

2.6

- 17 ft.)

8. Exposure/function and/or focus knobs
are difficult to move

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Water between the knobs and the body has become frozen

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Dirt or sand has gotten between the knobs and body

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Temperature is very low

9. Exposure and/or focus is not satisfactory

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Is lens-cover glass soiled?

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Was there water drops or condensa

tion on the lens-cover glass?

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Was exposure/function knob set cor

rectly?

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Was the focus knob at correct setting?

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Was shutter released smoothly?

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Did outside temperature change rapidly?

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If flash was used, was it within the working range?

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Was monitor lamp pulsating before flash was fired?

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Was the focus knob set correctly

when the flash was used?

10. Photos are not clear or are bluish (when
taken underwater)

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Camera-to-subject distance too far?
[0.9 - 1.5m (3 - 5 ft.) is recom
mended.]

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Was water clear?

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If flash was used, was the light
scattered by particles in the water?

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Was focus setting compensated for?
(3/4 actual distance)
11 . Spots or bright spots on photos

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Light from the flash reflected by
snow or particles in the water

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Water drops or dust on the lens
cover glass

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Bright source of light in the picture
frame

12. Subject is not positioned correctly in
photo

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Was subject within the bright frame?

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If the subject was close to the
camera, was it framed with the paral
lax correction marks?

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If the Sportsfinder was used, was

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If operation is not as you think it should be, carefully restudy the applicable in-

structions or consult an authorized Minolta service representative.

•

Never lubricate body parts.

•

Never subject your camera to shock, high heat or harmful chemicals or gasses.

•

Never put your camera on a hot surface such as sand, or keep it in the glove
compartment or any other place in a motor vehicle or else where in which it may be
subject to relatively high temperatures.

•

Always keep the O-ring clean, dry.

•

Do not use alcohol or other chemical solvents to clean the camera or back cover as
they may damage the plastic structure.
Use only clean flesh water.

•

If the camera is not to be used for more than two weeks, the battery should be
removed.

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If the camera is to be stored for a long period of time, keep it in a cool dry place away
from dust or chemicals, preferably in an airtight container with a drying agent such as
silica gel.