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9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION DETAILED OPERATION 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION .............................. Portrait ........................................................................ Landscape .................................................................. Close-up ...................................................................... Sports ..........................................................................
01.8.3 16:11 Page 4 GETTING STARTED 9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 EXPOSURE .................................................................... 77 14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering ................ 77 Spot Metering.............................................................. 77 Spot-AE Lock .............................................................. 78 Ev Scale Display When Using the Spot-AE Lock ...... 80 TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) ..............................
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 5. Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual has been designed to help you understand the camera’s operation quickly. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before May, 2001.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 8 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING • 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.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 10 QUICK OPERATION 1 2 3 Insert batteries. • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. p.18 Attach the lens. •Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. p.20 Set full-auto operation. 5 •Press the program-reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation. p.30 6 Center your subject in the wide focus frame .
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 12 NAMES OF PARTS Body For information on specific parts, refer to the page shown in parentheses. Built-in flash* (35) Flash-mode button (37) Program-reset button (30) *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. 122).
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222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 16 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED STRAP Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the strap through the strap eyelet from below as shown. • Attach the strap so that the tip comes inside. This section provides the information necessary to prepare the camera for use. Strap (p.17) 2 Batteries (p.18) Film (p.21) Lens (p.20) Push down the buckle to fix the strap. • Take care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover.
01.8.3 16:11 Page 18 BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Battery Condition Indicators Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithimum batteries to supply power for all camera operations. 1 Slide the battery-chamber release as shown, and open the door. 2 Insert the batteries. Match the positive terminal mark inside the battery chamber-door with the positive end of the batteries. Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery power. Turn the main switch to ON.
01.8.3 16:11 Page 20 LENS FILM Attaching the Lens Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the chances of fogging. This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 116 for information on which lenses are compatible with this camera. 1 2 Remove the body and rear lens caps. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. 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.
01.8.3 16:11 Page 22 FILM 3 When the film is loaded correctly : • appears in the frame counter. The film speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for 5 seconds. • If the film is loaded with the power off, the film speed (ISO) and appears on the data panel for approximately five seconds to indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts down. Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark. • Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 24 FILM Rewinding the Film After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film. 1 Wait until the film is completely rewound. will appear and will blink on the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover. • The film-chamber lock indicator is blank after the film is rewound. FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION • 2 Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close the back cover.
01.8.3 16:11 Page 26 HANDLING THE CAMERA EYE-START Pressing the Shutter-release Button Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems when eye-start is off. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gently so not the shake the camera during the exposure.
01.8.3 16:11 Page 28 AUDIO SIGNAL EYE-START Canceling Eye-start 1 2 Turn the function dial to . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. Audio signal is initially on. The camera will produce an audio tone when : • focus is confirmed. 2 short beeps (Continuous AF (p. 73) does not use audio signals.) • during the self-timer countdown. will beep in unison with the self-timer lamp.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 30 Full-auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. When selected, the camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. 1 3 Slide the main switch to ON. Center your subject in the wide focus frame . If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired. • With the eye-start on, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 32 FOCUS Special Focus Situations The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status. • Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus. Steady Focus is confirmed. Steady Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ). Steady Lens is focusing (Continuous AF). • The shutter is locked. Focus cannot be confirmed. • The shutter is locked.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 34 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. • Focus lock cannot be used with continuous AF. The spot AF button (p.69) can also be used for focus lock. • Focus can be locked in continuous AF (p.73) with the spot AF button.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 36 Flash Range Fill Flash The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below. Use the fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken. ISO 100 ISO400 f/3.5 1.0 ~ 3.4m (3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.) 1.0 ~ 6.8m (3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.) f/4.0 1.0 ~ 3.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 38 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Red-Eye Reduction When using flash in low-light conditions, light reflecting from the retina of your subject’s eyes may produce the effect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye reduction mode to produce natural looking photographs. 1 Turn the function dial to 2 While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until and appear on the data panel. .
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 40 SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Landscape Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression. *Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the subject that appears sharp (p. 52).
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 42 SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Sports Use close-up mode when photographing small objects like flowers or jewelry. In close-up mode, the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for close-up photography. • Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses. Fast shutter speeds are needed to stop action.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 44 Night Portrait Photograping Night Scenes Night portraits balance the camera’s flash exposure with the background exposure. In night portrait mode, the camera control the aperture and shutter speed, allowing the background to appear in the photograph. Cancel the flash in night portrait mode to photograph night scenes. The longer shutter speeds set in night portrait mode let you capture beautiful photographs of twilight scenes and night skylines.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 46 DRIVE MODES Self-timer The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. 3 Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. 1 Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button until appears on the data panel. Single frame advance Remote-control 2 Self-timer 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.
9222-2163-11 MM-B108 (E).qxd 01.8.3 16:11 Page 48 Continuous Adavance For Owner’s of the Remote-control Model In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. The camera can be operated up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separatedly). • The camera takes 3 frames per second, when setting the shutter-speed to above 1/125 second with flash cancel (p.
