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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ADVANCED OPERATION
APPENDIX
Care and Storage ............................ 49
Technical Specifications .................. 54
Selecting the Flash Mode................ 28
Red-eye Reduction........................ 29
Flash Range.................................. 30
Autoflash ...................................... 31
Fill-flash ........................................ 32
Flash cancel .................................. 33
Night Portrait ................................ 34
Landscape / Night View ................ 35
Self-timer ........................................ 36
For Owners of the Quartz-date model..
........................................................ 38
Date and Time Imprinting .............. 38
Remote Control Operation ............ 44
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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:
• 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.
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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
• 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.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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).
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NAMES OF PARTS
BODY
The quartz-date model is illustrated.
Viewfinder window*
Flash* (p. 28)
AF windows*
Meter window*
Remote-control
receiver* (p. 46)
(Quartz-date model only)
Lens*(Lens barrel)
Self-timer/Red-eye
reduction lamp*
(p. 29, 37, 46)
Strap eyelet (p. 13)
Tripod socket
* 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. 51).
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GETTING STARTED
Date button (p. 38-43)
(Quartz date model only)
Drive-mode/Adjust button
(p. 36, 41, 43, 45 )
Shutter-release button (p. 21)
Flash-mode/Select button
(p. 28-35, 38-43)
Zoom lever (p. 20)
Manual-rewind button
(p. 27)
Data panel (p. 12)
Main switch (p. 19)
Indicator lamp (p. 12)
Viewfinder* (p. 12)
Battery-chamber
door (p. 14)
Back-cover
release (p. 16, 26)
Film window (p. 16)
Back cover (p. 16)
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NAMES OF PARTS
Remote-control indicator (p.
(Quartz-date model only)
)
45
DATA PANEL
VIEWFINDER
Focus frame
Battery-condition
indicator (p.
Date/Time display (p.
(Quartz-date model only)
)
38
)
15
Close-framing guides (p. 24)
Flash-mode indicators (p. 28)
Self-timer indicator (p.
Indicator lamp
)
36
Glows steadily: Focus locked and
flash charged.
Cartridge mark (p.
)
26
Film-transport signals
Frame counter (p.
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close.
Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning.
)
18
All indicators are displayed for clarity.
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ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
GETTING STARTED
1. Pass the small loop of the
strap through the strap
eyelet on the camera.
1
2
2. Pass the the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten.
BUTTON KEY
• The button key is included on the strap. The key
is used to push the manual-rewind button.
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INSERTING THE BATTERY
The camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or
DL123A lithium battery.
1. Using a coin or similar object, open
the battery chamber door.
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.
• Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set,
see page 40.
• When changing batteries, always turn the camera off.
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Each time the camera is turned on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to
GETTING STARTED
indicate the power status of the battery.
The indicator briefly appears. Power is
sufficient for all camera operations.
The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient
for camera operation, but the battery
must be replaced soon.
The indicator blinks and no other
indicators are displayed on the data
panel. The shutter will not release.
Replace the battery immediately.
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LOADING THE FILM
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.
• If the back cover does not open, turn the camera off and on to release the film-
chamber 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
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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LOADING THE FILM
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 film-chamber lock
will engage preventing the back cover from
being accidentally opened until the film is
rewound.
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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
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, AF windows, or Meter window
with your fingers.
• For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the
flash is to the top.
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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION
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
4. Place the subject within the focus frame
and press the shutter-release button
partway down.
5. When the indicator 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.
• After use, press the main switch to turn the camera
off.
• The flash will fire automatically in low-light.
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FOCUS LOCK
Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus. Use focus lock to ensure
sharp pictures.
1. Place the focus frame on your subject.
2. Press and hold the shutter-release button
partway down; the indicator lamp should
glow to indicate focus lock.
• The indicator lamp confirms focus lock. If the lamp
does not glow, repeat steps 1 and 2.
3. Without lifting your finger, recompose the
picture. Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.
• The focus lock is canceled when the shutter button is
released.
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SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
BASIC OPERATION
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. At this time, the
focus-lock function (p. 22) 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.
The autofocus system may not be able to focus on the
following:
• Bright light sources such as neon signs.
• Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors.
• Flames or fireworks.
• Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectance.
• Objects behind glass, bars, or other partitions.
• Objects smaller than the focus frames.
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FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS
Close-framing guides
If the indicator lamp blinks rapidly, the subject is too
close; the shutter cannot be released. Make sure the
camera-to-subject distance is at least 70cm (2.3ft.) at the
wide-angle setting or 80cm (2.6ft.) at the telephoto
setting.
• When taking pictures at extremely close distances, the
indicator lamp may blink slowly and the shutter can be
released, but the focus may not be accurate.
Actual image
(shaded area)
When taking pictures with subjects closer than 1.5m
(4.9ft.), the viewfinder image and the actual film image
will be different. The difference increases as the subject
becomes closer, especially when using the telephoto
setting. At the closest focusing distance, the top and left
side of the actual film image is indicated by the close-
framing guides.
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BASIC OPERATION
1. Place the focus frame on the subject and
press the shutter-release button partway
down. The indicator lamp will glow to
indicate focus lock.
2. While pressing the shutter-release button
partway down, recompose the picture so
that the top and left edge of the area in
the picture is aligned with the guides.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the photograph.
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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 released
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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BASIC OPERATION
• 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.
MANUAL REWIND
The film can be rewound before the roll is finished.
To rewind the film before finishing the roll,
turn the camera on and gently press the
manual-rewind button using the button key
on the strap.
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SELECTING FLASH MODE
The camera has five flash-modes. Press the
flash-mode button until the corresponding
indicator is displayed on the data panel.
Each time the flash-mode button is pressed
the mode cycles as shown. When the
camera is turned off, the mode is reset to
autoflash.
Autoflash
(p. 31)
Fill-flash
(p. 32)
Flash cancel
(p. 33)
Night portrait
(p. 34)
Landscape /
Night view
(p. 35)
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RED-EYE REDUCTION
ADVANCED OPERATION
When the shutter-release button is pressed
partway down, the self-timer/red-eye reduction
lamp on the front of the camera will automatically
glow to reduce the red-eye effect in portraits.
Press the shutter-release button part way down for
a few seconds before taking pictures. This function
is active with all flash modes.
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FLASH RANGE
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.
38 mm
130 mm
Focal length
Film speed
W(ide-angle)
0.7 - 5.3 m
T(elephoto)
0.8 - 1.6 m
(2.6 - 5.2 ft.)
0.8 - 3.2 m
(2.6 - 10.5 ft.)
ISO100
ISO400
(2.3 - 17.4 ft.)
0.7 - 10.6 m
(2.3 - 34.8 ft.)
The distances are based on use with color negative film.
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AUTOFLASH
The flash will fire automatically in low-light. This is the default flash mode.
ADVANCED OPERATION
• The flash charges when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down. When the indicator lamp
glows, the flash is charged and ready to fire.
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FILL-FLASH
The flash will fire when the shutter is released
regardless of lighting. Use fill flash to reduce harsh
shadows on your subject's face, or in back-lit
situations.
Press the flash-mode button until the fill-flash
indicator ( ) appears on the data panel. Take
the picture as described in the basic
operation section.
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FLASH CANCEL
ADVANCED OPERATION
The flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash
photograph is prohibited, the subject is beyond the
flash range, or to preserve the natural lighting.
Press the flash-mode button until the flash-
cancel indicator ( ) appears on the data
panel. Take the picture as described in the
basic operation section.
• Shutter speed may be slow. The use of a tripod is
recommended.
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NIGHT PORTRAIT
In the night portrait mode, the camera balances the
flash and existing light exposures for pictures of
people in front of a sunset or night scene.
Press the flash-mode button until the night-
portrait indicator (
) appears on the data
panel. Take the picture as described in the
basic operation section.
• Shutter speed may be slow. The use of a tripod is
recommended. Warn your subject not to move after
the flash burst as the shutter may still be open for
the background exposure.
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LANDSCAPE / NIGHT VIEW
ADVANCED OPERATION
The flash will not fire in this mode and the focus is set
to infinity. For photographs or landscapes, night
scenery, or other distant subjects. This mode is
especially useful when photographing landscapes
through windows.
Press the flash-mode button until the
landscape/night view indicator (
) appears
on the data panel. Take the picture as
described in the basic operation section.
• Shutter speed may be slow. Use of the tripod is
recommended.
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SELF-TIMER
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.
1. With the camera on a tripod, press the drive-
mode button until the self-timer indicator
appears on the data panel.
2. Place the subject in the focus frame and
press the shutter-release button partway
down to lock the focus and charge the flash.
• When the indicator lamp glows, the focus is locked;
the picture can be recomposed.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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.
• The autofocus and exposure is locked when the shutter-release button is
pressed. Do not stand in front of the camera when starting the self-timer.
• 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.
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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.
BUTTONS FOR THE DATE FUNCTION
Select button
Adjust button
Date button
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ADVANCED OPERATION
IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME
Press the date button to select the date
imprinting format.
• The display will change as follows:
Date imprinting Day/Time imprinting No imprinting
Set mode
• If the date-time display blinks, the clock and calendar must be set. Only the no
imprinting and set mode options are available.
• Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame, the
last frame of the roll may not have the date or time imprinted.
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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
SETTING THE DATE OR TIME
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
YY
MM
DD
hh
mm
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
• Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time display stops blinking can
also set the calendar and clock.
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
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.
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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
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.
• Focus lock cannot be used with the IR remote control.
Emitter window
NAMES OF PARTS
Delay button
Release button
Battery chamber
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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 frame.
2. Press the drive-mode button until the
remote-control indicator appears on the
data panel.
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FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
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 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.
• 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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ADVANCED OPERATION
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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MINOLTA HISTORY
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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CARE AND STORAGE
APPENDIX
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type:
Lens:
35mm lens-shutter camera
38-130mm f/5.4 - 12.5 lens
4 elements in 4 groups
Focusing Range:
Film Speed:
(
): 0.7m - ∞ (2.3 ft - ∞)
( ): 0.8m - ∞ (2.6 ft - ∞)
W
T
Settings
Automatic for DX-coded film.
Non-DX coded film set to ISO25.
ISO 25 to 3200
Range
Metering Range Wide: Ev 6 - 16
(ISO 100):
Tele: Ev 6 - 16
4 - 1/500 sec.
Wide: 0.7 - 5.3 m (2.3 - 17.4 ft.)
Tele: 0.8 - 1.6 m (2.6 - 5.2 ft.)
Shutter Speed:
Flash Range
(ISO 100):
Battery:
One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery
Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication
Battery performance: approx. 13 rolls based on Minolta's
standard test method using 24-exposure rolls with flash for
50% of the exposures.
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Viewfinder:
Magnification: 0.4X - 1.24X
Field of View: 86% (at 3m)
Eye-relief: 18mm from the viewfinder frame
114 x 62.5 x 46 mm
4.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 in
195g (6.9 oz.) without battery
Dimensions:
Weight:
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are
subject to change without notice.
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