INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING 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: • • • • • • • • • 2 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 disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. • 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.
CAUTION • 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.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. Names of parts ...............................................................................8 Data panel .........................................................................10 Viewfinder ..........................................................................11 Getting started .........................................................................
Exposure warning - Program.............................................37 Exposure modes................................................................38 Aperture priority - A ...........................................................39 Shutter priority - S .............................................................40 About shutter speeds.........................................................41 What is an f-number? ........................................................41 Exposure compensation ......
NAMES OF PARTS *This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 60). Remote-control receiver (p. 34, 45) (Date model) Shutter-release button (p. 21) Control dial Flash* (p. 24) Function button Function dial / Main switch (p. 36) Strap eyelet (p. 12) Lens release (p.
Accessory shoe Data panel Flash-mode button (p. 24) Drive-mode button (p. 32) Manual-rewind button (p. 29) Back-cover release (p. 16) Strap eyelet (p. 12) Exposure-compensation button (p. 42) Viewfinder* Film window Battery-chamber door (p.
DATA PANEL 1. Full-auto program icon (p. 37) 2. Subject program icons (p. 26) 3. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42) 4. Full-auto / Subject program indicator (p. 26, 37) 5. Aperture display 6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) 7. Remote-control indicator (p. 32, 34, 45) (Date model) 8. Frame counter 9. Film-transport signals 10. Cartridge mark 11. Manual-focus indicator (p. 47) 12. Focus area indicators (p. 46) 13. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 52) (Date model) 14. Flash-mode indicators (p. 24) 15.
VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot focus area (p. 46) Exposure indicators Focus signal (p. 22) Flash indicator (p.
GETTING STARTED ATTACHING THE STRAP With the visible protrusions on the inside of the holder ring oriented as shown, pass the tip of the strap through the ring. 1 2 3 Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below and then the holder ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten (2).
ATTACHING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 54 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Remove the body and rear lens caps. The arrow on the rear lens cap must be aligned to the lens mounting index. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body (1). Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle.
INSTALLING BATTERIES The camera requires two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to operate. Read the proper and safe use section on page 2 before using the batteries. When changing batteries, confirm the function dial is in the off position. Slide the battery-chamber release in the direction shown, and open the door. Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage the camera. Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram next to the battery chamber-door.
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR The camera has a battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the data panel. If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - power is sufficient for all camera operations. Low-battery indicator - indicator blinks. All functions are operational, but the batteries need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.
LOADING FILM Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film speed (ISO) with DX-coded film. If non-DX-coded film is used, the camera sets the film speed to ISO25. See page 51 to set the film speed manually. Slide the back-cover release down to open the camera. Never touch the shutter curtain with your fingers or the film leader. The curtain’s precision design is extremely sensitive to pressure.
Close the back cover. The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. Take care not to catch the strap when closing the cover. If the film is loaded correctly, the frame counter indicates the first frame. The film speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for 5 seconds. If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0 blinks in the frame counter. Reload the film. Camera Notes Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film; winding problems may occur.
SETTING DATE AND TIME - DATE MODEL The camera’s clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting. The date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on if the clock and calendar are not set or have reset because the batteries are exhausted. Turn the function dial to the date select position (SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data panel. The date format is year, month, day. 1 Turn the control dial (1) to select the date and time registers; the selected register blinks.
CHANGING BATTERIES - DATE MODEL When the batteries have been removed, the camera’s builtin clock will stop. The following procedure stores the current time and date when the batteries are changed. Turn the camera on and off with the function dial. The camera stores the current date and time in a memory register each time the camera is turned off or on. Change the batteries as described on page 14. Turn the camera on. If normal data panel display appears, the clock and calendar did not reset.
BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on. TURNING THE CAMERA ON To turn on the camera, simply turn the function dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic operation section assumes that the full-auto program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle. The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture taking process. For more on this and other functions, see page 36.
TAKING A PICTURE Place the subject in the wide focus frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame the subject. 1 Focus signal Flash indicator 2 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (p. 22) confirms focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure. If the flash is required for the exposure, it raises automatically and the flash indicator appears in the viewfinder (p. 25).
FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions. Focus locked. Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focus situations may be preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 23) or manual focus (p. 47).
FOCUS LOCK Focus lock is used for off-center subjects outside the focus frame. Focus lock can also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing by allowing the camera to be focused on a object at the same distance as the subject. 1 Center your subject in the wide focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (1). The focus is locked when focus signal appears in the viewfinder.
FLASH MODES The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 28mm of longer. When using lenses shorter than 28mm, the corners of the image will not be fully illuminated. Remove the lens hood to prevent lens shadowing, see page 55. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. 1 Autoflash To change the flash mode, press the flashmode button (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed on the data panel.
When using aperture-priority, shutter-priority, or manual exposure mode, the flash is set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the flash-mode button to raise the flash. Continue to press the flashmode button to change the mode. FLASH SIGNALS The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash. Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire. Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure.
SUBJECT PROGRAMS Subject programs optimize the camera system for specific conditions or subjects. Five subject programs are available. Turn the function dial (1) to the full-auto / subject program position. 1 3 2 Press and hold the function button (2) and turn the control dial (3) to select the appropriate program; the active program is indicated with the pointer on the data panel. The subject program is reset when the camera is turned off.
Close-up - the camera selects the optimum aperture and shutter speed combination to photograph at short object distances. For best results use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens. Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses. The use of a tripod is recommended. The built-in flash will overexpose subjects closer than 1.0m (3.3 ft.). Use flash cancel. At close distances, the lens or len hood may block the flash, creating a shadow at the bottom of the image. The use of an accessory flash is recommended.
FILM REWIND After the last frame on the roll of film has been exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. The frame counter counts down during rewind. Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is rewinding. Wait until the film is completely rewound; zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter and the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel to indicate the camera can be opened to remove the film. Slide the back-cover release down to open the camera and remove the film.
MANUAL REWIND The film can be rewound manually before the roll is finished. Gently press the manual-rewind button using a pen to begin rewinding the film. Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may damage the camera. Wait until the film is completely rewound; zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter and the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel to indicate the camera can be opened to remove the film. Slide the back-cover release down to open the camera and remove the film.
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus.
The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. WHAT IS A STOP? WHAT IS AN EV? The term “stop” comes from the name of aperture plates in old lenses. Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one stop or one Ev adjusts the exposure by a factor of two.
ADVANCED OPERATION This section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read the basic operation section before moving on. DRIVE MODES 1 The drive modes control how pictures are captured. The remote-control drive mode is only available with the date model. To change the drive mode, press the drive-mode button (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed on the data panel. Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 21).
SELF-TIMER NOTES When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, focus and exposure are locked for the picture; confirm focus lock with the viewfinder focus signal (p. 23). Do not stand directly in front of the camera when pressing the shutter-release button. To change the focus point, release the shutter button and then press it partway down again. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.
REMOTE CONTROL NOTES The date model can be operated up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). For detailed operation, refer to the RC-3 instruction manual. The remote-control drive mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32). Point the remote control toward the camera and press the release or the delay button. If the built-in flash pops up when the release button is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge and then press the release button again.
ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the film when using the self-timer or remote control, or during long exposures. Slide the eyepiece cap over the viewfinder from below. The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES The Angle Finder VN and Magnifier VN can be used with this camera. The Angle Finder makes using the camera at low angles easier.
FUNCTION DIAL The function dial controls many of the cameras creative functions and camera operations. For descriptions of the functions, refer to the appropriate sections. Full-auto program (p. 37) / Subject programs (p. 26) Power off Exposure modes (p. 38) Focus area selection (p. 46) Focus modes (p. 47) Exposure bracketing / Multiple exposure (p. 48) Manual ISO (p. 51) Date imprinting (p. 52) (Date model only) Date and time setup (p.
ABOUT FULL-AUTO PROGRAM Full-auto program completely automates the picturetaking process. When the function dial is turned to or from this position, the following are reset: Flash mode (p. 24) Focus area (p. 46) Focus mode (p. 47) Drive mode (p. 32) Exposure mode (p. 38) Exposure compensation (p. 42) Exposure bracketing (p. 48) Multiple exposure (p. 48) Autoflash Wide focus frame AF Single-frame advance P 0.
EXPOSURE MODES 1 3 2 The exposure modes control how the shutter speeds and aperture are changed. Four modes are available. Turn the function dial to the exposure-mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate exposure mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button. P A S M Program - controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure.
APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority is selected with the function dial (p. 36). The aperture not only controls exposure, but also depth of field, the area in front of the camera that appears sharp, see page 30. 1 Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture. The aperture range depends on the lens. The aperture value can be seen on the data panel. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down (2) displays the corresponding shutter speed.
SHUTTER PRIORITY - S Shutter priority is selected with the function dial (p. 36). Shutter speeds not only control exposure, but also the apparent sharpness of moving objects, see page 30. 1 Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/2000 second. The speeds can be seen on the data panel. 2 Shutter speed Pressing the shutter-release button partway down (2) displays the corresponding aperture. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
ABOUT SHUTTER SPEEDS The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the data panel. The following notation is used: The reciprocal is used for shutter speeds from 1/2000 second to 1/3 second. 125 is 1/125 second. For shutter speeds of a half a second or longer, a quote mark is used to denote whole seconds. 1”5 is one and a half seconds and 15” is fifteen seconds. WHAT IS AN ƒ-NUMBER? An f-number indicates the relative aperture of the lens and lets us determine how much light it lets through.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Camera exposure can be changed by as much as ±3.0 Ev to make the final image lighter or darker. For information on Ev, see page 31. Exposure compensation can only be used with program, aperturepriority, and shutter-priority exposure modes. 2 Press and hold the exposurecompensation button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the degree of compensation. This value is displayed on the data panel.
Exposure compensation is used when the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by high-key or low-key subjects. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the final image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values. Metered exposure –1.0Ev –2.0Ev In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out.
MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure is selected with the function dial (p. 36). For more on aperture and shutter control, see page 30. Bulb exposures can also be made, see next page. Aperture Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/2000 second. 1 2 Press and hold the exposure compensation button (2) and turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture. Shutter speed The aperture range depends on the lens.
BULB EXPOSURES Bulb exposures can be taken in the manual-exposure mode. Bulb allows the shutter to remain open for as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera’s exposure meter cannot calculate bulb exposures; a separate light meter is recommended. 1 Aperture 2 In manual-exposure mode, use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter speed until bulb appears in the shutterspeed display on the data panel.
FOCUS AREA SELECTION 1 3 2 The AF focus area can be specified. Four options are available. Turn the function dial to the focus area selection position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate focus area is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button.
FOCUS MODES 1 3 2 The focus mode can be switched between autofocus and manual focus. The manual-focus indicator (MF) is displayed on the data panel when selected. Turn the function dial to the focus -mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until AF (autofocus) or MF (manual focus) is displayed in the frame counter. Release the function button. 4 Focus signal To use manual focus, turn the focusing ring on the lens until the viewfinder image is sharp.
EXPOSURE BRACKETING / MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 1 3 2 Turn the function dial to the exposure bracketing / multiple exposure position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until appropriate function is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button. Exposure bracketing - to make a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure.
BRACKETING NOTES The order of the bracketing series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The built-in or accessory flash cannot be used with bracketing; the flash is automatically canceled. Normal Under Over 0.5 Ev bracket 1.0 Ev bracket When the bracketing function is initially selected, the drive mode is automatically set to continuous advance. Compose the picture as described in the taking-a-picture section (p. 21). The focus and exposure are locked with the first frame.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE NOTES 1 3 2 Turn the function dial to the exposure bracketing / multiple exposure position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until “ME” is displayed in the frame counter. Release the function button. The first exposure can be taken. ME will blink on the data panel after the initial exposure to indicate the next exposure will be the final one. Press the shutterrelease button to take the second exposure and advance the film.
MANUAL ISO 1 2 3 The film speed can be set manually from ISO 6 to ISO 6400 in 1/3 Ev steps. Turn the function dial to the ISO position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate ISO is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button to complete the operation. The film speed of a loaded roll of film can be confirmed through the film window in the back cover of the camera.
DATE IMPRINTING - DATE MODEL The date or the day and time a picture is taken can be imprinted in the bottom left corner of a horizontal image. See page 18 to set camera’s clock and calendar. Turn the function dial (1) to the date position. 1 3 2 While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) to select date imprinting, time imprinting, or imprinting off. Three formats are available with date imprinting. The date indicator remains on the data panel to show imprinting is active.
AF ILLUMINATOR The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus, the built-in flash fires a few short bursts when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down to provide the light necessary for the camera to focus. The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m ( 3.3 to 16.4 ft.). When an accessory flash is attached, the flash unit is used as the AF illuminator in place of the camera’s built-in flash.
ACCESSORY NOTES This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. LENS NOTES Only Minolta A-mount lenses can be used with this camera. For the current line of our lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. This camera is sold by itself or with the following lens: AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.
A lens hood improves image quality by reducing flare, non-image forming light. Slide the lens hood onto the bayonet mount at the end of the lens. Turn the hood clockwise until it clicks into place. The hood can be reverse mounted for storage. The lens cap can be attached with the hood mounted. Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from the built-in flash.
ACCESSORY FLASH NOTES When using an accessory flash, the viewfinder flash signals are the same for the built-in flash (p. 25). The following flash units are compatible with this camera: Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D) Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D) Contact your Konica Minolta dealer for information on these products. The flash mode of a mounted accessory flash can be set by pressing the flash-mode button (1) on the camera. The flash mode is displayed on the data panel.
ABOUT FLASH METERING The metering mode switches automatically for both the built-in and accessory flash depending on the lens in use: ADI Flash Metering - when using D series lenses. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) metering uses the distance information from D series lenses in addition to Pre-flash TTL metering to control the exposure. This metering system is less influenced by background conditions or the subject’s reflectance. Pre-flash TTL Flash Metering - when using non-D series lenses.
TROUBLESHOOTING Contact your nearest Konica Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem or the condition continues. Problem Autofocus does not work when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Cause A special focusing situation is preventing the AF system from focusing (p. 22). Solution Use focus lock (p. 23) or manual focus (p. 47). Camera is set to manual focus. Change the focus mode (p. 47). Subject is too close.
Flash picture is too dark. Subject is beyond flash range. Make sure the subject is within the flash range. When using the built-in flash, the bottom of the picture is dark. Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m (3.3ft). Remove the lens hood. To prevent lens shadowing, the subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.) from the camera. Err appears on the data panel. Remove the batteries. Reinsert them after turning the camera off and on.
CARE AND STORAGE OPERATING CONDITIONS • This camera is designed for use from -20° to 50°C (4 to 122 °F). • Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car. • The data panel response time will be slow at cold temperatures. The display will temporarily darken at high temperatures, but will be restored when the temperature normalizes. • This camera is not waterproof or splashproof.
CLEANING • If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface. • To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens cleaning fluid if necessary. • Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera type: Lens mount: Viewfinder: Shutter type: Shutter speeds: Flash sync. speed: Focus system: AF sensitivity range: AF illuminator: AF control: Exposure modes: Metering: Metering cell: Metering range: Film-speed setting: 62 APPENDIX 35mm SLR with built-in flash and autoexposure. Minolta A-type bayonet mount SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view. Magnification: 0.75X Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type.
Film loading: Rewind: Frame counter: Flash guide number: Flash coverage: Power source: Battery performance: Flash use 0% 50% 100% Auto load Auto and manual rewind. Shows number of exposures taken. 12 (ISO 100 in meters) 39 (ISO 100 in feet) 28mm focal length lens.
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