Polaroid 140, 160 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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For Proper and Safe Use .................. 4

GETTING STARTED

Names of Parts ................................ 10

Attaching the Camera Strap............ 16

Inserting the Battery ........................ 17

Battery-condition Indicator .............. 18

Loading the Film.............................. 19

BASIC OPERATION

Fully Automatic Operation .............. 22

Area-AF Focus-area Indicator ........ 27

Focus Lock - Area AF...................... 28

Focusing Range................................29

Special Focusing Situations ............ 30

For Closer Subjects ........................ 32

Rewinding the Film.......................... 34

CONTENTS

Thank you for your purchasing this
Minolta camera. Before using your
new camera, please take the time to
read through this instruction manual
for it contains important information
on the use and care of your camera.

This is the combined manual for the
Freedom/Riva Zoom 140/160
models. The description pertaining
to each model is referred to as the
“140 model” or “160 model.”

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Selecting the AF Mode.................... 36

Area AF ........................................ 37

Focus-area Indicator Controls ...... 38

Spot AF.......................................... 40

Focus Lock - Spot AF.................... 41

Target AF ...................................... 42

Selecting the Flash Mode................ 44

Flash Range.................................. 46

Autoflash ...................................... 47

Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 48

Fill-flash ........................................ 49

Flash cancel.................................. 50

Night Portrait ................................ 51

Exposure Compensation .............. 52

Self-timer ........................................ 53

Continuous Advance........................ 55

For Owners of the Quartz-date model ..

........................................................ 57

Date and Time Imprinting.............. 57

Remote Control Operation ............ 63

Viewfinder Brightness...................... 70

APPENDIX

Care and Storage............................ 73

Technical Specifications .................. 78

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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 recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• 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.

WARNING

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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•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.

• 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.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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• 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 directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. 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
inquiry 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.

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•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

CAUTION

• 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.

• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.

• 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.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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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.

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

NAMES OF PARTS

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* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 73).

BODY

The 160 quartz-date model is illustrated.

AF/Meter window*

Flash* (p. 44)

Self-timer/Remote-control

lamp* (p. 54, 65)

Lens*

Back-cover release (p. 19)

Manual-rewind button (p. 35)

Remote-control

receiver*

(Quartz-date model only)

Viewfinder window*

Tripod socket

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GETTING STARTED

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Shutter-release button (p. 25)

Data panel (p. 12)

Viewfinder* (p. 13)

Date button (p. 57)

(Quartz Date model only)

Flash-mode/Select button

(p. 44, 57)

Main switch (p. 22)

Film window (p. 19)

Strap eyelet (p. 16)
Battery-chamber

door (p. 17)

Zoom lever (p. 23)

Back cover (p. 19)

Drive-mode/Adjust button

(p. 53, 55, 57, 64)

AF mode button (p. 36)

Eyepiece sensors*

(p. 22)

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NAMES OF PARTS

Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)

Frame counter (p. 21)

Film-transport signals (p. 21)
Cartridge mark (p. 34)

Self-timer indicator (p. 53)

Date/Time display (p. 57)

(Quartz-Date model only)

Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Night Portrait

(with red-eye reduction)

Exposure Compensation (160 model only)

DATAPANEL

All indicators are displayed for clarity.

Flash-mode indicators

(p. 44)

Area AF
Spot AF
Target AF

AF mode indicators

(p. 36)

Continuous-advance indicator (p. 55) (160 model)

Remote-control indicator (p. 64) (Quartz-date model only)

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GETTING STARTED

VIEWFINDER

Area AF (p. 37)

All focus frames and focus­area indicators are shown.
This camera features a
sophisticated matrix AF
indication system that
indicates the area of focus.

Focus-frame Display

Spot AF (p. 40)

Target AF (p. 42)

For focus-area indicators in Area
AF, see pages 24 and 27.

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NAMES OF PARTS

Close-framing guide (p. 32)*

Focus-area indicator (p. 27)**

V

aries according to the subject.

VIEWFINDER

Focus frames

(Area AF)

* The close-framing guide appears in Area, spot, and target-AF modes.
** The focus-area indicator is displayed in the Area-AF mode.

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GETTING STARTED

VIEWFINDER

Focus lamp (green)

With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -

Glows: focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly: subject is too close
Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 30)

Flash lamp (orange)

With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -

Glows: flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly: flash charging
Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning

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1. Pass the small loop of the
strap through the strap
eyelet on the camera.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

• Button keys are attached to the strap. Use the
larger key to open the battery-chamber door, and
the smaller key to push the manual-rewind button.

Button keys

2. Pass the the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten.

1

2

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• Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set,
see page 59.

• When changing batteries, always turn the camera off.

INSERTING THE BATTERY

The camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or
DL123A lithium battery.

1.Open the battery-chamber door
using the larger button key on the
camera strap.

2.Insert the battery. The positive and
negative battery terminals should
be orientated as illustrated on the
diagram in the battery chamber.
Snap the door closed.

GETTING STARTED

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The indicator briefly appears. Power is
sufficient for all camera operations.

The indicator blinks and no other
indicators are displayed on the data
panel. The shutter will not release.
Replace the battery immediately.

Each time the camera is turned on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to
indicate the power status of the battery.

The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient
for camera operation, but the battery
must be replaced soon.

BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR

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1.Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.

• Before opening the back cover, look

through the film window to confirm that
film is not currently loaded.

LOADING THE FILM

• If the back cover does not open, turn the camera off and on to release the film­chamber lock.

• Use only DX-coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200.

• Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may result.

• ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.

• Always load and unload the film in subdued light.

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GETTING STARTED

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LOADING THE FILM

2.Place the film cartridge into the film
chamber.

3.Extend the film leader to the film-tip
mark. The film must lay flat.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark,

push the excess film back into the cartridge.

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4.Close the back cover.

• The film automatically advances to the first frame
and “1”appears in the data-panel frame counter.

• If the film has been loaded improperly, “0” will
blink on the frame counter and the shutter will
not release. Open the back cover and repeat the
loading procedure.

• Once the film is loaded, the battery-chamber lock
will engage preventing the back cover from being
accidentally opened until the film is rewound.

GETTING STARTED

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1.Press the main switch to turn the
camera on.

•To conserve battery power, the auto-power-

off function will turn the camera off eight
minutes after the last operation.

• Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel.

2.Hold the camera steadily. Do not cover the
flash, lens, or AF windows with your fingers.

• For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the

flash is to the top.

• When the camera is brought to your eye, the eyepiece

sensors automatically activate the camera’s focus and
exposure systems.

FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

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3.Look through the viewfinder
and press the zoom lever to
zoom the lens.

• The viewfinder will adjust to match the

lens’ field of view.

T(elephoto): zoom in

W(ide angle): zoom out

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BASIC OPERATION

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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

4.Place the subject within the Area AF
frame. The focus frame will automatically
change to a focus-area indicator to
confirm the subject.

• The Area-AF mode (p. 37) is automatically set

when the camera is turned on.

• The focus-area indicator shows the area the

camera will focus on.

• The shape of the focus-area indicator varies with

the subject.

Focus-area indicator

Area-AF frame

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5.Press the shutter-release button partway
down.

• The status of the AF system and flash are indicated

by the lamps next to the viewfinder.

Focus lamp (green)

Glows: focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly: subject is too close
Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 30)

Flash lamp (orange)

Glows: flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly: flash charging
Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning

BASIC OPERATION

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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

6.When the green focus lamp glows,
press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.

• Press the shutter-release button with slow,

steady pressure.

• The film automatically advances to the next

frame.

• Always turn the camera off after use.

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As long as the subject is located within the Area-AF focus frame, even if it is not
centered, the camera will automatically locate the subject and indicate it with the
focus-area indicator. The shape of focus-area indicator varies with the subject
shape, see the sample illustrations below.

Portrait
(The camera focuses on
the two foreground
subjects and not on
infinity.)

An off-center portrait

Group shot

Landscape

BASIC OPERATION

AREA-AF FOCUS-AREA INDICATOR

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FOCUS LOCK - AREAAF

The focus-lock function allows the camera to be focused on a certain subject
and then the picture can be recomposed to arrange the subject at a different
position within the image area.

1.With focus-area indicator around the
subject, press and hold the shutter-release
button partway down.

• The green focus lamp will glow steadily to indicate

the focus is locked. If the focus lamp blinks,
reposition the camera and repeat the operation.

2.Without lifting your finger, recompose the
image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take the
picture.

• The focus lock will be canceled if the shutter button

is released.

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FOCUSING RANGE

BASIC OPERATION

If the subject is too close, the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter is
locked. The subject must be beyond the minimum focusing distance. If the
subject is extremely close, the green focus lamp may blink slowly and the
shutter will release, but the focus will not be sharp.

The subject must be within the focusing range of the camera. The minimum
focusing distance varies with the focal length of the lens.

160 model

140 model

Wide-angle

(37.5 mm)

Telephoto

(140/160 mm)

60 cm - ∞

(2.0 ft - ∞)

80 cm - ∞

(2.6 ft - ∞)

95 cm - ∞

(3.1 ft - ∞)

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The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. At this time, the
focus-lock function (p. 28, 41) can be used to focus on an object at the same
distance as your subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the
picture.

When your subject is
near a very bright object
or area.

When two subjects
overlap in the focus
frame.

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

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When a low-contrast
area fills the focus
frame.

When the subject is
composed of a regular
repeating pattern.

The green focus lamp will blink
slowly to warn that focus cannot
be confirmed. The shutter can
be released and the focus will
be set to infinity; when using the
flash, the focus is set between

2.3 - 6.8m (7.5 - 22.3 ft.)
depending on the focal length
used. Under certain conditions
with regular repeating patterns,
the green focus lamp may blink
rapidly and the shutter will be
locked.

BASIC OPERATION

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Because of parallax, the image seen in the viewfinder
and the image recorded with the camera are not
exactly the same. Parallax becomes significant with
close subjects. Aclose-framing guide automatically
appears in the viewfinder when the image needs to be
recomposed to eliminate the effect of parallax. The
close-framing guide appears in Area AF, spot AF, and
target AF.

If the subject is too close, the green focus lamp blinks
rapidly and the shutter is locked. If the subject is
extremely close, the green focus lamp may blink
slowly and the shutter will release, but the focus will
not be sharp.

Close-framing guide

Actual image (shaded area)

FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS

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1.With the focus-area indicator on the subject,
press and hold the shutter release button
partway down.

• The green focus lamp should glow to confirm the

focus is locked.

BASIC OPERATION

2.While pressing the shutter-release button
partway down, recompose the picture so
that the top of the subject falls below the
close-framing guide. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take the
picture.

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REWINDING THE FILM

The camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken.

When the cartridge mark blinks on the data
panel, the film has been rewound. Open the back
cover and remove the film.

• The film-chamber lock is release
during rewind. Do not open the back
cover until the cartridge mark blinks
on the data panel. Never force the
back of the camera open.

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• If the rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the
indicators on the data panel will blink. Remove and insert the battery .

• Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken, the
film processor may only print the number specified on the film cartridge.

Gently press the manual-rewind button
using the small button key on the strap
(p. 16).

BASIC OPERATION

MANUAL REWIND

The film can be rewound before the roll is finished.

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SELECTING THE AF MODE

Three auto focus (AF) modes can be
selected: Area AF, spot AF, and target AF.

Press the AF mode button until the
desired AF indicator appears on the
data panel.

Area AF (p. 37)

Spot AF (p. 40)

Target AF (p. 42)

• Spot-AF and target-AF mode is
reset to Area AF when the camera
is turned off.

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AREA AF

1.Press the AF mode button until the
Area-AF indicator appears on the data
panel.

2.Place the subject within the Area-AF
frame.

• The focus frame will automatically change to a

focus-area indicator to confirm the subject.

3.Press the shutter-release button to take
the picture.

focus-area indicator

Area-AF
frame

ADVANCED OPERATION

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FOCUS-AREA INDICATOR CONTROLS

The display of the focus-area indicator can be controlled with a custom function.
CUSt-1:1 - The focus-area indicator automatically appears when looking through
the viewfinder.
CUSt-1:2 - The focus-area indicator appears when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down.

CUSt-1:3 - The focus-area indicator is canceled and will not be displayed.

1.Press and hold the AF mode button for
about two seconds until “CUSt-1” appears
on the top of the data panel.

• The number blinking in the frame-counter area is the

current custom setting. The initial setting is CUSt 1:1.

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2.To change the setting, press the adjust
button or zoom lever until the desired
setting number is displayed.

ADVANCED OPERATION

3.Press the AF mode button once to enter the new setting.

• The camera will return to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds.
Pressing the AF mode button again or pressing the shutter-release button
partwary down will also return the camera to the shooting mode.

• The new custom setting will remain in effect even if the camera is turned off or
the battery is changed.

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SPOT AF

The camera focuses on a subject within the spot
AF frame. This mode can be used to single out a
specific subject from a group.

1.Press the AF mode button until the
spot-AF indicator appears on the data
panel.

• The spot-AF focus frame appears in the

viewfinder.

2.Place the subject in the spot-AF focus
frame. Press the shutter-release button
partway down to lock the focus.

Spot-AF focus frame

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FOCUS LOCK - SPOT AF

The focus-lock function allows the camera to be focused on a certain subject
and then the picture can be recomposed to arrange the subject at a different
position within the image area.

ADVANCED OPERATION

1.With subject in the focus frame, press and
hold the shutter-release button partway
down.

• If the green focus lamp glows steadily the focus is

locked. If the focus lamp blinks, repeat the operation.

2.Without lifting your finger, recompose the
image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take
picture.

• The focus lock is canceled when the shutter button is

released.

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TARGET AF

Target-AF focus frame

The target AF is ideal for moving subjects. The
camera continually calculates the focus even
when the shutter-release button is held partway
down. Predictive focus control ensures someone
moving toward the camera will be in focus;
predictive focus control adjusts the focus during
the slight delay between the time the shutter
button is pressed and the exposure is made.

1.Press the AF mode button until the
target-AF indicator appears on the data
panel.

• The target-AF focus frame appears in the

viewfinder.

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3.Press and hold the shutter-release button
partway down until the green focus lamp
glows.

•Target AF has no focus-lock function. The camera

continuously calculates focus while the shutter
button is held partway down.

• Predictive focus control is activated when the focus

lamp glows.

• If the subject becomes too close, the green focus

lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter will not release.
Repeat the procedure from step 2.

4.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the
picture.

ADVANCED OPERATION

2.Place the subject in the target-AF focus
frame.

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SELECTING FLASH MODE

The following flash modes can be selected:

Press the flash-mode button until the
desired flash-mode indicator
appears on the data panel.

Autoflash (p. 47)

Autoflash with red-eye reduction (p. 48)

Fill-flash (p. 49)

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• When the camera is turned off, the fill-flash, flash cancel, night portrait, or
exposure compensation mode will be reset to autoflash or autoflash with red­eye reduction, whichever of the two modes was set last.

Flash cancel (p. 50)

Night portrait (p. 51)

Exposure compensation (p. 52)
(160 model only)

ADVANCED OPERATION

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The flash range depends on the film speed and focal length in use. Because of
the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle
position as it is at the telephoto position. To ensure proper exposure, the subject
must be within the flash range.

FLASH RANGE

The distances are based on use with color negative film.

ISO100

Focal length

Film speed

0.6 - 4.6 m

(2.0 - 15.1 ft )

37.5 mm

140 mm

(140 model)

0.8 - 2.1 m

(2.6 - 6.9 ft )

0.95 - 2.0 m

(3.1 - 6.6 ft )

160 mm

(160 model)

ISO400

0.6 - 9.2 m

(2.0 - 30.2 ft )

0.8 - 4.2 m

(2.6 - 13.8 ft )

0.95 - 4.0 m

(3.1 - 13.2 ft )

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AUTOFLASH

The flash will fire automatically in low-light or back-lit situations.

Press the flash-mode button until the
autoflash indicator appears on the
data panel to set the flash mode.

• When the orange flash lamp blinks quickly, the flash is charging. The shutter
cannot be released until the flash is charged; the orange flash lamp will glow.

ADVANCED OPERATION

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AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Used in low-light condition
when taking photographs of people or animals, the
pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
The flash will fire automatically in low-light or back-lit
situations.

Pre-flash Main flash

Press the flash-mode button until the
autoflash-with-red-eye-reduction indicator
appears on the data panel to set the flash
mode.

•Warn your subject not to move until all the flash
bursts have ended.

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FILL-FLASH

The flash fires with each exposure regardless of the
amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.

Press the flash-mode button until the fill-flash
indicator appears on the data panel to set the
flash mode.

ADVANCED OPERATION

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FLASH CANCEL

The flash will not fire in this mode. Use flash cancel
when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is
desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is
beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning
may appear in this mode.

Press the flash-mode button until the flash­cancel indicator appears on the data panel to
set the flash mode.

• The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a
camera-shake warning. Camera shake is a slight
blurring of the image caused by slight hand motions
during long exposures. To eliminate camera shake,
use the flash or place the camera on a tripod.

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In night-portrait mode, the camera balances the flash
and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful
portraits at sunset or at night. The flash will fire with
each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient
light. Red-eye reduction is used with the night-portrait
mode.

Press the flash-mode button until the night­portrait indicator appears on the data panel to
set the flash mode.

•Warn your subject not to move after the flash bust as
the shutter may still be open for the background
exposure. Because of long exposure times, the use
of a tripod is recommended

NIGHT PORTRAIT

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ADVANCED OPERATION

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (160 MODEL ONLY)

The multi-segment metering can expose for most
situations: back lighting, and directly lit snow scenes.
However, under certain conditions the meter can be
deceived by high-key scenes like white interiors or
foggy landscapes. This mode increases the exposure
by 1.5 Ev. The flash is disabled.

Press the flash-mode button until the
exposure-compensation indicator appears to
set the mode.

• The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a camera­shake warning. Use the flash or place the camera on
a tripod.

high-key subjects

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SELF-TIMER

1.With the camera on a tripod, press the
drive-mode button until the self-timer
indicator appears on the data panel.

2.Frame the subject as described in the
manual.

• Focus lock can be used with Area AF and spot AF.

•With target AF or when focus lock is not used, the

focus is set just before the exposure. Make sure the
subject is positioned inside the focus frames.

The self-timer is used for taking self-portraits. The self-timer delays release of
the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is
pressed.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

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3.Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to begin the countdown.

• The self-timer indicator will blink on the data panel.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will
blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just
before the shutter is released.

•To cancel the self-timer, press the drive-mode button again or turn the camera
off.

• Self-timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is released.

SELF-TIMER

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In this mode, the camera continuously takes pictures as
long as the shutter-release button is held down. The
camera will take one picture every 2.2 seconds. When
the flash is used, the rate may be slower because the
flash must recharge between frames.

1.Press the drive-mode button until the
continuous-advance indicator appears on
the data panel.

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CONTINUOUS ADVANCE (160 MODEL)

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CONTINUOUS ADVANCE (160 MODEL ONLY)

2.Frame the subject as described in the
manual.

3.Press the shutter-release button all the
way down and hold to begin taking
pictures.

• Focus will be adjusted between exposures.

• Continuous advance remains in effect until the drive mode is reset.

• When using target AF, predictive focus control is only active for the first frame
of the series.

BUTTONS FOR THE DATE FUNCTION

Select button
Adjust button
Date button

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

The quartz-date model has date and time imprinting and remote-control
operation.

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING

The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower-right
portion of the picture. The date is recorded as the film is advanced to the next
frame. The last picture on the roll may not be imprinted. The calendar is
programmed through the year 2099.

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IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

Press the date button to select the date
imprinting format.

• The display will change as follows:

•If the date/time display is blinking, the calendar and clock need to be reset (p.

59). No information will be imprinted until the date and time are entered.

Date imprinting Day/Time imprinting No imprinting Set mode

YY MM DD hh mm

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SETTING THE DATE OR TIME

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Note: the date and time must be reset each time the battery is replaced.

1.Turn the camera on. Press the date button
until “SEt” appears on the data panel.

2.Press the select (SEL) button until the item
to be adjusted blinks.

• Each time the select button is pressed, the next item

on the calendar and clock blinks. The sequence is:

The display

stops blinking

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

3.Press the adjust (ADJ) button or zoom lever
to change the blinking item.

• The numerals continues to change as long as the

button is held down.

• Pressing the W side of the zoom lever counts down,

the T side counts up.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the
date and time display are correct.

5.Press the date button to set the date and
time.

• The camera will return to the shooting mode

automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date
button again or pressing the shutter-release button
partway down will also return the camera to the
shooting mode.

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CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

1.Press the date button until “SEt” appears on
the data panel.

2.Press and hold the select (SEL) button for
more than 2 seconds until all items on the
date display blink.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

• Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time display stops blinking can
also set the calendar and clock.

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3.Press the adjust (ADJ) button or zoom lever
to change the display format.

• The date format changes as follows:

`Y M D M D`Y D M`Y

4.Press the date button to set the date format.

• The camera will return to the shooting mode

automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date
button again or pressing the shutter-release button
partway down will also return the camera to the
shooting mode.

• Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time

display stops blinking can also set the date format.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The quartz-date model can be controlled by the IR remote control RC-3 (sold
separately). The remote control allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters
(16.5 feet) away.

NAMES OF PARTS

Emitter window

Delay button

Release button

Battery chamber

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TAKING PICTURES USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

1.Place the camera on a tripod. Point the
camera so that the subject is within in the
focus frames.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

2.Press the drive-mode button until the

remote-control indicator appears on the
data panel

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3.Point the remote control toward the
front of the camera and press either
the release button (•) or the delay
button (2s) to take the picture.

• If the release button (•) is pressed, the self-

timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the
camera will blink once before the picture is
taken. If the delay button (2s) is pressed, the
lamp will blink for two seconds before the
picture is taken.

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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

•To save power, the camera automatically shuts down if the shutter is not
released in approximately 8 minutes.

• Under fluorescent or extremely bright lighting, or with backlit subjects, the
remote control may not operate or the effective distance may be reduced.

• The remote control mode will remain in effect after the picture has been taken.
Press the drive-mode button to reset the drive mode, or turn the camera off.

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FOCUS LOCK IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE

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1. Select remote-control mode using the
drive-mode button.

2.Place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter­release button partway down to confirm the focus; the green
focus lamp will glow and remain lit.

• It the focus lamp does not remain lit after pressing the shutter-release button

partway down, the focus was not locked. Repeat the procedure.

•To cancel the focus lock, press the shutter-release button partway down again

or press the zoom lever.

Focus lock can be used in Area AF or spot AF.

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3. Recompose the picture.

• The focus frames or focus-area indicator will
disappear after releasing the shutter button. The
focus lamp will remain lit indicating the focus is
locked.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

4.Point the remote control toward the front of the camera, press
either the release button (•) or delay button (2s).

• The focus lock will remain in effect after the picture is taken allowing multiple

remote-control pictures to be made. The green focus lamp will glow to indicate
focus lock.

•To cancel focus lock, press the shutter-release button partway down or press

the zoom lever.

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CHANGING THE REMOTE-CONTROL BATTERY

The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032).
When pressing the remote-control buttons does not
release the shutter, the battery needs to be replaced. The
supplied battery should be sufficient for approximately ten
years of operation.

1.Pull out the battery chamber as shown and
remove the old battery.

2.Insert a new battery into the battery chamber
with the positive (+) pole up.

3.Slide the battery chamber into the remote
control.

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VIEWFINDER BRIGHTNESS

The relative brightness of the AF frame or focus-area indicator can be adjusted.
The brightness of the frame lines will continue to adjust automatically in relation
to the new level.

1.Press and hold the AF mode button for about
two seconds until “CUSt-1” appears on the
top of the data panel.

• The number blinking in the frame-counter area is the

current custom setting.

2.Press the select button until “CUSt-2”
appears.

• The blinking number in the frame counter displays the

current brightness level. The initial setting is 3.
Brightness can be adjusted in five levels from 1 (low)
to 5 (high).

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3.Press the adjust button or zoom lever until
the desired brightness level is displayed.

4.Press the AF mode button or press the
shutter-release button partway down to set
the brightness level.

• The data-panel display returns to normal.

• The new brightness level will remain in effect even if

the camera is turned off or the battery is changed.

ADVANCED OPERATION

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On
board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that
historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three
times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph).

Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May
24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The
palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over
eight meters tall (26ft).

The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in
Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn’s
Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in gallery 210,
“Apollo to the Moon.”

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MINOLTA HISTORY

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OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C
(14 to 104°F).

• Never leave the camera where it may be
subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the
glove compartment of a car.

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response
time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the
display will temporarily darken, but will be
restored when the temperature normalizes.

• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.

•To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic
bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm one. Allow it to
come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

CARE AND STORAGE

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CARE AND STORAGE

• When photographing in cold weather, it is recommend that you keep the
camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are
not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm
up.

• This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof. Care should be taken
when using of this camera near water or the beach to protect it from damage
caused by water, dust, or sand. Protect the camera from moisture or splashes,
especially saltwater spray. Be extremely careful to protect the interior and
exterior of the camera and its accessories from sand.

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CLEANING

• Keep the AF window clean to ensure accurate focus.

• If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

•To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary,
moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a
circular motion, starting from the center.

• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.

• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

• Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.

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BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS

• Check camera operation carefully and take test photographs. Purchase a spare
battery.

• Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment
malfunction.

STORAGE

When storing the camera for extended periods, please follow these guidelines:

• Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and
chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with
a silica gel drying agent.

• After prolonged storage, always check the camera’s operation to make sure it
is functioning properly.

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CAMERA ERROR

If all the indicators on the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the
camera will not function with a recently installed battery, remove and reinsert the
battery. If the camera does not resume normal operation, or the camera
malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or
write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta
Service Facility for details.

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Camera Type: 35mm lens-shutter camera
Lens: 37.5-140mm f/5.4 - 11.7 lens (140 model)

37.5-160mm f/5.4 - 12.4 lens (160 model)
6 elements in 6 groups

Focusing Range: (140 model) (160 model)

(W): 0.6m - ∞ (2.0 ft - ∞) 0.6m - ∞ (2.0 ft - ∞)
(T): 0.80m - ∞ (2.6 ft - ∞) 0.95m - ∞ (3.1 ft - ∞)

Film Speed: Settings Automatic for DX-coded film.

Non-DX coded film set to ISO100.

Range ISO 25 to 3200

Metering Range (140 model) (160 model)
(ISO 100): Wide: Ev 3 - 17 Ev 3 - 17

Tele: Ev 3.9 - 17 Tele: Ev 4.1 - 17

Shutter Speed: 10 - 1/500 sec.
Flash Range (140 model) (160 model)
(ISO 100): Wide: 0.6 - 4.6 m (2.0 - 15.1 ft.) 0.6 - 4.6 m (2.0 - 15.1 ft.)

Tele: 0.8 - 2.1 m (2.6 - 6.9 ft.) 0.95 - 2.0 m (3.1 - 6.6 ft.)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Battery: One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery

Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication
Battery performance: approx. 10 rolls based on Minolta's
standard test method using 24-exposure rolls with flash for
50% of the exposures.

Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.38X - 1.35X (140 model); 0.38X - 1.51X (160 model)

Field of View: 85% (at 3m)
Eye-relief: 17.3mm from the viewfinder frame

Dimensions: 110.5 x 60.5 x 46.5 mm

4.4 x 2.4 x 1.8 in

Weight: 195g (6.9 oz.) without battery
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are

subject to change without notice

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