2152EE 17/10/97 10:50 AM Page 1 BASIC OPERATION E INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOCUS BASICS FLASH BASICS SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES EXPOSURE BASICS ADVANCED AUTOFOCUS ADVANCED EXPOSURE ADVANCED FLASH ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX
152EE 17/10/97 10:50 AM Page 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dynax/Maxxum 800si. The 800si features Minolta's highly acclaimed 14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering, a built-in high-power zoom flash, and built-in Intelligent Card functions. The built-in flash covers focal lengths from 24 to 80mm and has a guide number of up to 20. A screw-type PC terminal and Rear-flash sync function give you maximum control over flash exposures.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:50 AM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS For Proper and Safe Use..................................1 Names of Parts.............................4 Quick Operation ...........................8 BASIC OPERATION Standard Accessories .......................................11 Installing the Batteries ......................................12 Battery Condition Indicators..............................13 Attaching and Removing the Lens....................14 Loading the Film...........................
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 4 NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. BODY 6 7 8 9 10 4 3 11 12 13 2 14 1 15 16 17 20 19 1.Grip sensor (20) 2. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp (32, 117) 3. Front control dial 4. Shutter-release button 5. Data panel (6) 6. Program-reset button (9, 120) 7. Built-in flash (34-39) 8. Subject program button (41-47) 9. Memory-recall button (101) 10. Memory-number lever (100) 11.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 6 NAMES OF PARTS DATA PANEL 1 VIEWFINDER 2 3 4 5 6 3 2 3 1 7 8 4 9 10 11 12 3 5 13 14 6 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Subject Program Selection icons Battery-condition indicator Film-speed mark Flash-mode indicators Shutter-speed/Filmspeed/Focus-area display 6. Aperture/Exposurecompensation/Flashcompensation display 7. Exposure-compensation indicator 8. Exposure-mode indicator 9. Flash-compensation display 10. Self-timer indicator 6 11.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 8 QUICK OPERATION Insert the batteries. • The camera uses one 2CR5 cell. Set the camera to full-auto operation. • Press the program-reset button. Attach a lens. Turn eye-start on. • Align the red marks, then turn it gently clockwise until it clicks. 8 Turn the camera on. Frame the picture. • Set the main switch to ON. • Align your subject in the focus frame and the camera will automatically focus. Load the film. Take the picture.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 10 STANDARD ACCESSORIES NECKSTRAP Attach the neckstrap as shown. EYEPIECE CUP BASIC OPERATION Attach the eyepiece cup as shown. EYEPIECE AND ACCESSORY SHOE CAPS An eyepiece cap is attached to the strap. Before using the self-timer or making long exposures, remove the the eyepiece cup and attach the cap to the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent stray light from entering the camera and affecting exposure.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 12 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Your camera uses one 6-volt 2CR5 battery to supply power for all camera operations. Please read all warnings in the For Proper and Safe Use section of this manual, as well as warnings supplied by the battery manufacturer. Set the main switch to LOCK. Slide the battery-cover release in the direction indicated to open the cover. Insert the battery according to the marks on the inside of the chamber cover. Snap the cover closed.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:51 AM Page 14 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS ATTACHING THE LENS REMOVING THE LENS Remove the camera body cap and the rear lens cap as shown. While pressing the lens release, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the mount. Attach the body cap or another lens to the camera and replace the rear lens cap. • This will protect the camera interior, lens contacts, and lens elements.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 16 LOADING FILM Remove and discard the protective cover in the film gate before loading film for the first time. Close the back cover and slide the main switch to ON. • The camera will automatically advance the film to the first frame and 1 will appear in the frame counter in the data panel. • If DX-coded film is used, the camera will automatically set the correct film speed and display it in the data panel for 5 seconds after loading.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 18 HANDLING THE CAMERA DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT HOLDING THE CAMERA If you are near or far sighted, use the diopter adjustment to adjust the eyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is from -2.5 to + 0.5 diopters. Slide the main switch to on. Hold the camera grip firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens with your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steady.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 20 EYE-START TURNING EYE-START ON/OFF Slide the eye-start switch to ON or to OFF. Grip sensor Eyepiece sensor The eye-start system automatically activates the 800si’s main systems as soon as you bring the camera to your eye. When you set the main switch to ON, the data panel and grip sensor activate. Touching the grip sensor activates the infrared emitter detector located beneath the eyepiece.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 22 SHOOTING IN FULL-AUTO MODE Turn the camera on. Rotate the zooming ring, if using a zoom lens, until your subject is framed as desired. • For AF Zoom xi or AF Power Zoom lenses, slide the lens' AZ/MZ switch to AZ. Press the program-reset button. • The camera will return to the default settings. Turn eye-start on. Align the subject within the focus area and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus and exposure.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 24 REWINDING THE FILM After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film silently. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will stop and will blink in the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back cover. Wait until rewind is complete. Slide the back-cover release down to pop open the back cover. MANUAL REWIND Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished. Press the rewind button.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:52 AM Page 26 FOCUS SIGNALS FOCUS LOCK The following indicators appear in the viewfinder to report focus status. Use focus lock when you want to take a picture with your subject outside the focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm. There are two ways to lock the focus: using the shutterrelease button and using the AF button. Continuous focusing - focus confirmed. Focus is confirmed and locked. Focusing in autofocus mode shutter locked.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 28 FOCUS LOCK LOCKING FOCUS WITH THE AF BUTTON Center your subject in the focus area . Press and hold the AF button. • The camera will focus on the subject, then lock focus. When focus is locked, will appear in the viewfinder. • A local focus area indicator appears in the viewfinder to show where the camera is focusing on the subject. Choose a different area by turning the front control dial (p 68).
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 30 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS MANUAL FOCUS In situations like those described below, it may be difficult or impossible for the camera to focus accurately; you may need to use focus lock (p 27) or manual focus (p 31). When autofocus is not suitable and focus lock is not possible, focus the lens manually. If two subjects at different distances overlap within the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 32 AF ILLUMINATOR In low light situations or when the contrast of your main subject is too low to be read by the AF sensors, the autofocus illuminator will activate automatically. The AF illuminator projects a pattern of lines onto your subject which the AF sensors detect and use to focus. • Be careful not to obstruct the AF illuminator while holding the camera. • The range of the AF illuminator is 0.7 - 7m.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 34 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH FLASH SIGNALS The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 80mm. The flash output is automatically controlled by the camera's TTL flash metering system. The following indicators will appear in the viewfinder to report the status of the flash. Grip both sides of the flash and gently lift it. The flash will fire every time when it is up. Flash is charged and ready. (Blinks after a photograph is taken.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 36 FLASH RANGE 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 working range of the flash, specified in the tables below. With ISO 100 Film Coverage of the Zoom Flash Aperture Customized Function #16 - Built-in Flash Zoom Setting 1 - Normal. The built in flash zooms with the focal length of the lens. Setting 2 - The built-in flash is locked to its widest setting.
52EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 38 RED-EYE REDUCTION FILL FLASH When photographing people or animals at night or other low-light situations, the effect called red-eye may occur due to the flash reflecting off the inside of the subject's eyes. To reduce this effect, use the built-in flash's red-eye reduction mode. When selected, the flash fires a series of small bursts before the main flash burst.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:53 AM Page 40 SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Subject program selection lets you choose one of the five subject program modes listed below. These program modes customize the exposure settings for the type of picture you will be taking.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:54 AM Page 42 PORTRAIT MODE LANDSCAPE MODE Use Portrait mode when photographing people. Portrait photography benefits from a shallow depth-of-field. A shallow depth-offield separates the subject from the background. In portrait mode, the camera is set to achieve this effect. Press and hold the subjectprogram button. Turn either control dial until appears alone in the data panel. Release the subject-program button. Tips: • Use a lens in the mid-telephoto range.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:54 AM Page 44 CLOSE-UP MODE SPORTS MODE Use Close-up mode when photographing objects from short distances. Close-up photography requires accurate focusing; use focus hold or manual focus to ensure sharp focus. The camera will select the best possible aperture and shutter speed for your subject. Press and hold the subjectprogram button. Turn either control dial until appears alone in the data panel. Release the subject-program button. Tips: • For best results, use an AF macro lens.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:54 AM Page 46 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE Use Night portrait mode for taking portraits with scenic backgrounds at night. Night portraits require a balanced exposure between the camera's flash and the ambient light. In this mode, the camera sets the largest possible aperture and a slower shutter speed to allow the ambient light in the background appear in the photograph. Raise the built-in flash.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:54 AM Page 48 EXPOSURE MODES The 800si has four exposure modes. P - (PROGRAM) -Programmed Autoexposure Mode P mode (PROGRAM) is ideal when you want to give your full attention to the subject and give the camera control over exposure. A - Aperture Priority Mode In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Use this mode when you want to control depth of field.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:54 AM Page 50 P - PROGRAM EXPOSURE MODE EXPOSURE MODES CHANGING THE EXPOSURE MODE Press and hold the exposuremode button. Turn either control dial until the mark for the desired mode appears in the data panel. Release the exposure-mode button. P mode (PROGRAM) is ideal when you want to give your full attention to the subject and give the camera control over exposure.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 52 P - PROGRAM EXPOSURE MODE PS - Turn the front dial until the desired shutter speed setting appears in the viewfinder and body data panels. PS appears in the body data panel. • The shutter-speed will not change, even if lighting conditions change. The aperture value will be set automatically. • In PA mode, if the shutter speed blinks, turn the rear control dial until the blinking stops.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 54 A - APERTURE PRIORITY MODE A-MODE FLASH APERTURE CONTROL When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera's TTL control ensures a proper exposure. • When the flash is ready, will appear in the viewfinder. • The shutter will stay at or below the camera's top x-sync speed of 1/200. Faster shutter speeds can be used when high-speed flash sync is selected (p 87).
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 56 S - SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. This mode is useful when you want to control the motion in the photograph. While pressing the exposuremode button, turn either control dial until S appears in the data panel. Release the exposure-mode button to enter the selection. Compose your scene and turn either control dial to select the desired shutter speed.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 58 S - SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE M - MANUAL MODE SHUTTER CONTROL In M mode, you have full control of exposure and the camera's meter index will show you how your settings relate to the TTL meter. While pressing the exposuremode button, turn either control dial until M appears in the data panel. Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed Because the shutter speed controls the duration of exposures, it also determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 60 MANUAL MODE METER INDEX M-MODE FLASH In manual mode, the metering index will show you how the exposure you have set compares with the camera's meter reading. The 0 position on the index represents the camera's suggested exposure using the current metering method. The pointer indicates your settings in relation to the reading in EVs. • For Metering Index Information, see page 85. • For Metering Methods, see page 71. Your settings match the camera's recommended exposure.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:55 AM Page 62 BULB When bulb is selected, the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. Use the bulb function to make long exposures. Mount the camera on a tripod. While in M mode, turn the front control dial to the left until "bulb" appears in the viewfinder and the data panel. Turn the rear control dial to select the aperture. Compose the scene and focus the lens.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:56 AM Page 64 AUTOFOCUS MODES This camera has three autofocus modes that can be changed at any time. MEMORY: The Focus Mode setting can be stored in memory. See page 99 for information. AUTOMATIC AUTOFOCUS MODE When autofocus is activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the camera will continue focusing while the subject is moving and lock focus when it is still.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:56 AM Page 66 AUTOFOCUS MODES FOCUS FRAME CHANGING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Your camera has a wide focus area and four local focus areas. A wide focus area is ideal for catching subjects in motion and snapshots. A local focus area allows for precise control over the location of focus. Press the AF-mode button in the control panel. Turn either control dial to set the AF mode to , , or . • Make sure the camera is in autofocus mode. If M.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:56 AM Page 68 RELEASE PRIORITY FOCUS FRAME LOCAL FOCUS AREA Select a specific local focus AF sensor for the camera to use. While pressing the AF button, turn the front control dial to display each local focus area. The default setting of the 800si is autofocus-priority shutter release. When the camera is in autofocus, the shutter will not release if the subject is not in focus.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:56 AM Page 70 METERING Your camera takes meter readings of the light in the scene to determine the correct exposure. The 800si has three methods of taking meter readings. Use the method most appropriate for your subject. 14-SEGMENT HONEYCOMB-PATTERN METERING ADVANCED EXPOSURE Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering is the camera's standard metering mode and will be set whenever the programreset button is pressed (p 120).
2152EE 17/10/97 10:56 AM Page 72 METERING CENTER-WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING In center-weighted average mode, the exposure is based on an average of the reading made by each of the honeycomb segments - with emphasis placed on the center of the image. Take care when photographing backlit, spotlit, or off-center subjects because the meter may include non-subject areas of your scene when calculating the exposure. SELECTING A METERING METHOD Press the metering-mode button in the control panel.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 74 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK This function enables you to bias the camera's exposure calculation up to 3 EVs over or under the normal metered setting. Use this function to lock the automatic exposure settings without locking the autofocus. While pressing the exposure compensation button, turn either control dial. When the desired compensation value appears in the viewfinder and data panel, release the exposure compensation button.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 76 EXPOSURE BRACKETING AE LOCK While holding the AE-lock button, recompose the picture. • A mark on the meter index will indicate the difference between the locked exposure (0) and the exposure value of the area currently being read. • Do not release the AE lock button until after the picture is taken. Exposure bracketing lets you expose a series of frames with exposures below and above the normal metered exposure.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 78 EXPOSURE BRACKETING Turn the front control dial to select the exposure increments. Turn the rear control dial until the desired number of frames appears in the data panel. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the settings. Compose the picture, then press and hold the shutterrelease button until the all the frames in the series have been exposed.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 80 FLASH BRACKETING Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the series is complete. • The data panel and viewfinder will change to indicate the frame number in the bracketing series. • Flash bracketing is equivalent to fill-flash mode. • Do not turn off or remove the accessory flash before the series is complete. The remaining shots will be exposed at the flash sync speed, causing the pictures to be underexposed.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 82 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Turn either dial to select the number of exposures. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the setting. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the first picture. • M2 will appear in the data panel. CANCELLING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Cancel multiple-exposure mode by setting another drive mode. ✎ It is also possible to change the number of exposures remaining in the multiple-exposure series after starting the series.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 84 METERING INDEX The table below summarizes the meaning of the metering index. MODE P / A / S Subject Program Modes CAMERA STATUS Exposure compensation is set in any of the metering methods. AE Lock is activated in any of the metering methods. M Mode DISPLAY The 0 position represents the exposure calculated by the camera. The pointer is on the exposure-compensation value. The 0 position represents the exposure locked-in by the AE button.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:57 AM Page 86 HIGH-SPEED FLASH SYNC Conventional Fill Flash ADVANCED FLASH High-speed Sync The maximum sync speed of the 800si is 1/200. However, with the 5400HS accessory flash (sold separately) shutter speeds up to 1/8000 can be used. High-speed sync (HSS) is particularly useful when photographing portraits outdoors. With it, a larger aperture can be selected to limit the depth of field and separate your subject from the background.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:58 AM Page 88 SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC With Slow-shutter Sync REAR-FLASH SYNC Without Slow-shutter Sync In P and A modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will automatically be decreased to maintain a correct exposure of your subject. Frame your subject. While pressing the AE-lock button, press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:58 AM Page 90 FLASH COMPENSATION REAR-FLASH SYNC Turn either dial to display in the data panel. This function enables you to bias the output of the built-in flash or an accessory flash as much as + or – 3 EVs in .5 increments. While pressing the flashcompensation button, turn either control dial. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection. Press the shutter release button all-the-way down to take the picture. • Select a shutter speed of 1/90 or slower.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:58 AM Page 92 WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH Normal Flash Wireless/Remote Flash Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash When used with Minolta 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flash units (all sold separately), the 800si offers the flexibility of remote/wireless offcamera flash control with TTL flash metering. Wireless/Remote flash lets you experiment with creative lighting techniques using off-camera accessory flashes without the usual tangle of accessory cords and connectors.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:59 AM Page 94 WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH TAKING PICTURES IN WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE The off-camera flash will provide 100% of the exposure. Position your camera and flash unit using the information on this page. • These instructions use the 3500xi as the example. For the 5400HS and 5400xi, please refer to the flash unit's instruction manual. 3500xi-Subject Distance Wait for both flash units to become fully-charged.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:59 AM Page 96 WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH PC TERMINAL WIRELESS/REMOTE RATIO FLASH This camera is equipped with a PC connector which enables you to connect PC-capable flash units with a flash sync cord. Follow the instructions for wireless/remote (p 94), but press the flash-compensation button before taking the picture. The built-in flash will also fire and the flash ratio will be 2:1.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:59 AM Page 98 MEMORY The memory function allows you to store a variety of camera settings as a group and recall them at anytime. The 800si is capable of storing three different sets of camera function settings. This feature is convenient when you will be repeating the same shooting conditions and want to use the same settings each time.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:59 AM Page 100 MEMORY STORING SETTINGS IN MEMORY Set the camera with all the function setting you want to save (see chart on the previous page). Assign the group a number by turning the memory-number lever to the desired number. RECALLING CAMERA SETTINGS IN MEMORY Turn the memory-number lever to the desired number. Press the memory-recall button. Press the Enter button in the control panel. • will briefly appear in the data panel.
2152EE 17/10/97 10:59 AM Page 102 CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS The customize option lets you reprogram certain camera functions Custom Function 102 Control 1 Release Priority* 2 Film Rewind Start 3 Film Tip 4 DX Memory 5 Flash Control in P-Mode 6 Lens Focus Hold Button (if applicable) 7 Eyepiece Sensor Activation 8 Frame Counter 9 AF Area Selection 10 AE Lock Button 11 Exposure Bracket Sequence 12 Film Rewind Speed 13 Viewfinder Display Duration 14 Show AF Area 15 Eye-start Switch
2152EE 17/10/97 11:00 AM Page 104 CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS All customized settings were set to1 before your camera was shipped. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selections. CHANGING THE CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS • Turning the camera off or removing the batteries will not affect the Customized Function Settings. While pressing the adjust button, press the ISO button. Turn the front dial to select the number of the Customized Function.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:00 AM Page 106 DATA MEMORY When data memory is selected, the following information about each photograph is stored at the time of exposure: • Aperture • Lens focal length • Exposure compensation • Shutter speed • Flash status (on/off) • Flash compensation (if used) • Bracketing/flash bracketing (on/off) Data memory can store information from 9 rolls of film with up to 40 exposures on each roll.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:00 AM Page 108 DATA MEMORY SELECTING DATA MEMORY DATA RECALL Press the data-memory button in the control panel. Press the data-memory button in the control panel. Turn either control dial until appears in the data panel. Turn either control dial until appears in the data panel. • The film area where the data is to be stored will appear in the bottom right corner. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:00 AM Page 110 DATA MEMORY Turn the rear control dial one click to view more information about the frame. The display will change as follows: Shutter speed Flash ON/OFF Aperture Exposure compensation ON/OFF Flash compensation ON/OFF Frame number Bracketing ON/OFF Press the adjust button again to return to the data-memory ON/OFF/READ screen. • Repeat steps 2 through 6 to view information in other data areas.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 112 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL The Quartz-data function enables you to record the date or time onto the lower-right portion of the photograph. The 800si has an automatic calendar through the year 2019. Press the ADJUST button to change the data to the correct value. Data continues changing as long as the button is held down. • In this section, when the ADJUST button is referred to, it is the ADJUST button for the Quartz Data function.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 114 DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW SETTING FILM SPEED MANUALLY When the lens is focused on a subject, there is a range behind and in front of the subject that appears sharp. This range is called depth of field. The film speed can be set manually when you want to override the DX-coded film speed or you are using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to ISO 6400 in 1/3EV increments.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 116 SETTING FILM SPEED MANUALLY DX Memory If you change the ISO of a DX-coded roll of film, the new speed is recorded and used for all following rolls with the same initial film speed. This is called DX Memory. Example: You manually change the film speed of a DX-coded roll of ISO 100 film to ISO 400. The next time you insert a DX-coded roll of ISO 100 film, the camera automatically resets the ISO to 400. The default DX Memory setting is ON.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 118 FILM DRIVE MODES The 800si has two film-drive modes: Continuous Advance and Single Frame Advance . In Single Frame Advance, the camera makes one exposure and advances the film one frame each time the shutter-release button is pressed. In Continuous Advance, the camera will release the shutter and advance the film (up to 3 frames per second) as long as the shutter-release button is held down. Press the self-timer/drivemode button in the control panel.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 120 PROGRAM RESET BUTTON ACCESSORY INFORMATION Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. Function Program Setting Exposure mode Subject Program Focus area Focus AF Mode Metering mode Exposure compensation Flash compensation Film-drive mode Self-timer Wireless Flash Rear-flash Sync P mode None (P mode) Wide Autofocus Automatic autofocus 14-segment honeycomb pattern +/– 0.0 +/– 0.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 122 TROUBLESHOOTING Others • The following accessories are not compatible with the 800si: Control Grip CG-1000 Data Receiver DR-1000 Creative Expansion Cards Vertical Control Grip VC-507 • Please contact a Minolta Service Facility before using the Closeup Defuser CD-1000. VERTICAL CONTROL GRIP VC-700 To attach the Vertical Control Grip VC-700 (sold separately), the battery chamber cover must first be removed.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 124 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to this page to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. Problem No display is in the data panel when the main switch is set to ON Autofocus does not operate when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down. Shutter will not release. Check the following 124 Solution Page Is the battery installed correctly? Is the battery exhausted? Install a new battery if the battery is dead. 12 Is M.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:01 AM Page 126 CARE AND STORAGE 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 (if necessary) moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:02 AM Page 128 CARE AND STORAGE TECHNICAL DETAILS BATTERIES • Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures. When photographing in cold weather, we recommend 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. • The low-battery symbol may appear even with a fresh battery, depending on storage conditions.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:02 AM Page 130 TECHNICAL DETAILS Shutter: Film Transport: Type: Electronically-controlled, verticaltraverse, focal-plane shutter. Speeds: Bulb, 30 sec. - 1/8000 sec. Maximum flash sync speed is 1/200 (synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode). Loading: Auto loading (automatically advances to the first frame when back cover is closed) Drive Modes: Single frame, continuous (3 frames/sec.
2152EE 17/10/97 11:02 AM NOTES 132 Page 132 NOTES 133
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