Minolta Digital Camera Dynax 7 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ..............................................................................4

Name of Parts ...................................................................................8

Quick Operation ..............................................................................14

Metering

Selectable Metering.............................................................74

Exposure Compensation .....................................................77

Automatic Exposure Lock (AEL)..........................................81

Setting the ISO Manually.....................................................86

BASIC OPERATION

Batteries ..........................................................................................17

Loading Film....................................................................................20

Handling the Camera ......................................................................23

Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ............................................................24

Focusing..........................................................................................28

Using the Built-in Flash...................................................................31

Rewinding the Film..........................................................................33

Drive

Flash

Continuous ..........................................................................88

Self-Timer.............................................................................90

Exposure Bracketing............................................................92

Multiple Exposure ...............................................................96

Flash Mode Switch ..............................................................99

Red-eye Reduction............................................................100

Rear flash Sync .................................................................101

Slow-shutter Sync..............................................................102

Flash Compensation..........................................................103

Flash Bracketing................................................................104

Accessory Flash ................................................................107

Flash Metering...................................................................108

High Speed Sync ...............................................................110

Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash...................................112

PC Terminal........................................................................118

DETAILED OPERATION

Navigation Display ..........................................................................36

Display Selection .................................................................37

When Upper Part Turns Black.............................................43

Display Brightness/Contrast ................................................44

Focusing

Focus Mode.........................................................................46

AF/MF Control Button..........................................................50

Focus Area...........................................................................53

AF Illuminator.......................................................................59

Exposure

Additional Features

Date/Time Imprinting..........................................................120

P Mode.................................................................................61

A Mode.................................................................................63

S Mode ................................................................................66

M Mode................................................................................69

Eye-Start............................................................................125

Time Exposures (Bulb) ......................................................126

Depth-of Field Preview ......................................................128

Diopter Adjustment ............................................................130

Setting/Cancelling the Audio..............................................131

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Memory

Exposure compensation control with rear control dial

in P, A, and S mode

Control dial - exchanged control

Flash-metering

Storing memory .................................................................135

Recalling settings in memory.............................................137

Data memory

Storing the data .................................................................141

Film area and data number ...............................................143

Data recall..........................................................................146

Deleting stored data...........................................................151

Custom Functions

AF illuminator

Tasking on the focus-mode switch - AF-A position

AF using shutter-release button

Full-auto mode of the exposure-mode dial

Tasking on exposure mode dial - position “3”

Flash burst with exposure compensation

Detailed display

Operation display

Large icon display

Meter index display

Exposure-history display

AF priority/Shutter-release priority

Film rewind start

Film tip

DX memory

Release lock (film)

Lens focus-hold button

Eyepiece sensor activation

Frame counter

AF/MF control button

AE-lock button

Exposure bracketing/Flash bracketing sequence

Film rewind speed

Meter display duration

AF area display

Vertical display

Imprint intensity

Camera’s ID number

Language on navigation display

APPENDIX

Accessory information .......................................................189

Trouble shooting ................................................................192

Care and Storage ..............................................................196

Specifications.....................................................................198

Index ..................................................................................202

Front and rear control dial Lock

Release lock (lens)

AF drive speed

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NAMES OF PARTS

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in

parenthesis.

Camera Body

Built-in

Exposure-compensation dial

AF illuminator (59)/Self-

timer lamp (90)

Diopter-adjustment dial (130)

Eyepiece cup (15)

Metering-mode switch (75)

AE-lock button (81)

flash* (31) lock-release button (77)

Exposure-compensation

dial (77)

Shutter-release

button

Exposure-mode dial lock-

release button (24)

Accessory shoe (107)

Front control

dial

Flash-compensa-

tion dial (103)

Viewfinder* (12)

Exposure-mode dial (60)

Drive-mode lever (87)

Eyepiece sensor* (125)

PC terminal

(118)

AF/MF control button (50)

Main switch (13)

Strap eyelet (16)

Top data panel (10)

Strap eyelet (16)

Back-cover release

(20)

Grip sensor

(125)

Lens release (19)

Rear control

dial

Display-

selection

button (37)

Depth-of-field pre-

view button (128)

Remote-control

terminal (191)

Focus-mode switch (46)

Flash-mode

switch (99)

Lens contacts*

Mirror*

Lens mount

Spot-AF but-

ton (52)

Film window

(20)

Navigation-display

illuminator (44)

Wide/Local

Battery-chamber release (17)

Focus-area

selector (55)

focus-area

switch (54)

Battery-chamber

door

Tripod socket

Manual-rewind button (34)

Control-panel door (120)

Eye-start switch (125) Navigation display (36)

Vertical-control-grip

contacts (189)*

* Do not touch

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NAMES OF PARTS

Control Panel

Navigation Display

Shutter-speed display

Drive-mode indi-

cators (87)

Release-priority indicator (158)

Exposure-mode indicator (60)

Audio-on indicator (131)

Aperture display

Exposure-com-

pensation display

(77)

Flash-mode indicators

(99)

Data-memory button

(141)

Custom button (154)

Enter button (135)

Adjust button

AF-mode indicator (46)

Flash-compen-

sation display

(103)

Metering-mode indicator

(74)

ISO button (86)

Date button (120)

Film-transport signals

Frame counter

Focus-area indicator (46)

Data-memory-on indicator (141)

Battery-condition indicator (18)

Top Data Panel

Cartridge mark

Shutter-speed display

Imprint indicator (120)

Display-selection indicator (147)

Focus-area-selector indicator (142)

Frame counter/

Aperture display

Cartridge mark

Film-transport signals

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NAMES OF PARTS

QUICK OPERATION

1. Insert the batteries.

• The camera uses two CR123A batter-

Viewfinder

ies.

Spot-metering area (75)

Local focus area (56)

Spot-focus area (55, 56)

2. Attach a lens.

• Align the red marks, then turn it gen-

Wide focus frame

tly clockwise until it clicks.

Flash-compensation indicator (103)

Wireless/Remote flash indicator (114)

3. Turn the camera on.

• Turn the main switch to ON.

Manual-focus indicator (48)

AEL indicator (81, 102)

Exposure-mode indicator

Frames-remaining counter (26)

4. Load the film

• Align the film-tip with the red mark,

then close the back cover.

Aperture display

Meter index

Shutter-speed display

Focus signals (28)

Metering-mode indicator (75)

High-speed-sync indicator(110)

Flash indicator (31)

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QUICK OPERATION

If the camera is turned on and the date and

time have not been set, this message

appears. See page 121 for instructions for set-

ting the date and time.

5. Set the camera for automatic

operation.

• While pressing the exposure-mode

dial lock-release button, set the

exposure-mode dial to

The navigation display panel can provide infor-

mation in any one of five languages

(Japanese, English, German, French, or

Spanish). To select the language you wish to

use, see Custom 35 (p. 187).

6. If using a zoom lens, rotate the

zooming ring to frame your

subject as desired.

Attach the eyepiece cup for comfort-

able viewing.

7. Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the

shutter-release button partway

down.

• Focus is set automatically.

8. Take the picture.

• Gently press the shutter release but-

ton all the way down.

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BATTERIES

Installing the Batteries

Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply power

for all camera operations.

BASIC

OPERATION

1. Turn the main switch off. Then

slide the battery chamber

release as shown, and open

the door.

Attach the strap as shown.

2. Insert the batteries as indicat-

ed by the + and - marks.

3. Close the battery-chamber

door.

If the camera’s batteries are removed for a

long period of time, the date and time settings

will be lost. When this happens, this message

appears, and the date/time information will not

be imprinted. See page 121 for instructions for

setting the date and time.

• If you have Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC 1000L, you can use the

cord holder on the strap. Attach the strap so that the holder comes to

the side of the remote-control terminal (p. 191).

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BATTERIES

LENS

Battery Condition Indicators

Attaching the Lens

1. Remove the body and rear lens

caps.

The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the bat-

teries when the main switch is set to ON.

Full-battery indicator

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

2. Align the red bead on the lens

with the red dot on the cam-

era’s lens mount. Press the

lens against the lens mount,

and turn the lens clockwise

until it clicks in the locked

position.

Half-battery indicator

Power is low, but all functions are operational.

Keep a fresh battery handy.

Low-battery indicator

• Do not press the lens release when

mounting the lens. The lens will not

couple properly.

Power is extremely low. The batteries will

need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time

may be slow.

Removing the Lens

1. While pressing the lens

release, turn the lens counter-

clockwise until it stops.

Batteries are exhausted

Power is insufficient for camera operation.

Replace the batteries.

2. Remove the lens and replace

the caps, or attach another

lens.

• If no display appears, power is too low for the camera to operate.

Replace the batteries or make sure they have been inserted correctly.

Caution

• Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.

• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts

and mirror.

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LOADING FILM

Remove and discard the protective

cover on the film gate before loading

film for the first time.

3. Extend the leader between the

guide rails to the index mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the

index mark, push the excess film

back into the cartridge.

Check the film window before loading film. If

film is already loaded, refer to Manual Rewind

on page 34 to remove a partially exposed roll.

• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of

fogging the film.

4. Close the back cover.

• The camera automatically advances

the film to the first frame. 1 will

appear in the frame counter.

1. Slide the back-cover release

and open the back cover.

• The ISO is shown in the navigation display

for 5 seconds after loading.

• If loading was unsuccessful, this message

appears in the navigation display. Repeat

steps 1-4.

2. Insert film cartridge into the

film chamber.

• Refer to page 159 to reload a partially

exposed roll.

The shutter curtain’s precision design makes

it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never

touch it with your fingers or the film tip.

shutter curtain

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LOADING FILM

HANDLING THE CAMERA

• Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until film rewind-

ing is complete, preventing accidental opening.

• ISO is set automatically if DX-coded film is loaded. See page 86

for changing ISO manually.

• Non-DX-coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll

or after 36 exposures.

• Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO from the previous roll. Refer

to page 86 to set the film speed manually.

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

occur.

Holding the Camera

Grip the camera firmly with your right

hand, while supporting the lens with

your left. Keep your elbows at your

side and your feet shoulder-width

apart to hold the camera steady. Keep

the camera strap around your neck or

wrist in the event you accidentally

drop the camera.

• Do not touch the end of the lens

barrel while taking a picture.

• Do not block the AF illuminator.

• Use a tripod when using slow shutter

speeds or a telephoto lens.

• Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera’s frame

counter sensor will fog infrared film.

• When taking vertically aligned pho-

tographs, the use of the vertical con-

trol grip, allows for easy access to all

camera functions.

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the cam-

era’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Gently press the shut-

ter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

1. Turn the main switch to ON.

4. If using a zoom lens, rotate the

zooming ring to frame your

subject as desired.

2. While pressing the exposure-

mode dial lock-release button,

set the exposure-mode dial to

full-auto.

5. Center your subject in the

focus frame.

6. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down.

• Focus will be set automatically.

• Audio sounds and the local focus

area LED appears briefly indicating

the focus area selected by the cam-

era.

Full-auto is shown in the display. When the

upper part is black, as shown, the position of

the dials and levers may not match the actual

camera control.

3. Raise the built-in flash.

• If the flash is raised, it will automati-

cally fire when needed.

• For details on using the built-in flash,

see page 31.

7. When

appears in the

viewfinder, press the shutter-

release button all the way

down to take the picture.

• Use focus lock (p.29) if your subject

is outside the focus frame.

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

• The number of frames remaining is displayed in the

viewfinder for the last 19 frames on the roll. This

countdown does not appear for non-DX-coded film.

Function

Exposure

Full-Auto Settings

Page No.

+/- 0.0EV

Cleared

compensation

• You can not take more pictures on a roll than what is stated on the

film cartridge.

• Audio sound can be canceled (p 131).

Flash

compensation

103

• After taking picture, turn the camera

off.

• After the camera is turned off, the

frame counter remains displayed in the

top data panel, but not in the rear navi-

gation display.

PA/PS creative

program mode

108

Flash-metering ADI (Advanced Distance Integration)

method 4-segment metering

• The frame counter in the top data

panel disappears when the main switch

is turned on.

• When the exposure-mode dial is set to

above are reset to full-auto mode, and locked in order not to be

, the functions in the table

Full-Auto Basic Settings

changed. However, if Custom 24-2 (p. 178) is selected, these settings

can be changed after the dial is set to

• The following items will not be reset when the exposure-mode dial is

set to . Additional changes to these can be made after selecting

When the exposure-mode dial is set to

below are reset to the full-auto mode, and locked in order not to be

changed.

, the functions in the table

- Whether built-in flash fires or not

- Red-eye reduction

Function

Full-Auto Settings

Page No.

- Date and time imprinting

- Data memory

- Eye-start

Exposure mode Program (P)

Metering mode 14-segment honeycomb-pattern

Autoflash, if the built-in flash is up.

- ISO setting

- Audio sound setting

- Custom function settings, except for custom functions 1, 20, 21, 22

and 23.

(Pre-flash for red-eye reduction fires in

Flash mode

accordance with the position of the

flash-mode switch).

Focus mode

AF area

AF-A, Autofocus priority

Wide focus area

Drive mode

Single frame advance

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FOCUSING

Focus Signals

Focus Lock

The following signals appear in the

viewfinder to indicate the focus status

when the shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

Use focus lock when your subject is

outside the focus frame or when auto-

focus is difficult to confirm.

• The focus lock method described on

this page, is used for stationary sub-

jects. For moving subjects, see page

47 .

Focus is confirmed.

1. Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the

shutter-release button partway

down.

Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed.

Continuous autofocus – Lens focusing. Shutter is

locked.

•

appears in the viewfinder when

focus is confirmed.

(Blinks) Focus cannot be confirmed – Shutter is

locked.

Subject is too close or is one of the special focus situa-

tions described on page 30.

• Focus lock also locks the exposure

settings when 14 segment honey-

comb-pattern metering is selected (p.

74).

2. Continue to hold the shutter-

release button partway down

while you compose your pic-

ture.

• In the above chart, the shutter is locked when the lens is focusing or

when focus cannot be confirmed. To change so that the shutter can

be released, even if focus has not been confirmed, select Custom1-

• If eye-start is on, it is possible to activate focus by bringing the cam-

era to your eye. See eye-start for more information (p. 125).

3. Press the shutter-release but-

ton the rest of the way down to

take the picture.

• If the shutter-release button is raised partway up, focus lock will not

be cancelled. If you want the camera to refocus, remove your finger

from the shutter-release button.

• Focus lock is not possible unless

appears in the viewfinder.

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FOCUSING

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

The built-in flash provides coverage for focal lengths as wide as

24mm.

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those

described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus lock

(p. 29) or manual focus (p. 48). See page 28 for an explanation of

the focus signals.

1. Turn the main switch to ON

and set the exposure-mode

dial to

2. Raise the built-in flash.

3. Press the shutter-release

button to take the picture.

If the subject within the

focus frame is very

bright, or low in con-

trast.

If two subjects at dif-

ferent distances over-

lap in the focus frame.

• When the exposure mode dial is set to

only when necessary.

, the built-in flash will fire

• For red-eye reduction, turn the flash-mode switch to the red-eye

reduction position.

• To cancel the flash, push the flash down.

Flash Signals

The following signals appear in the

viewfinder to indicate the flash status

when the shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

If a subject composed

of alternating light and

dark lines completely

fills the focus frame.

If your subject is near

a very bright object or

area.

Flash is charged.

(Blinks) Previous exposure was correct.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

REWINDING THE FILM

Flash Range

Automatic Rewind

The film is automatically rewound after the last frame is exposed.

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.

1. Wait until the film is completely

rewound.

Aperture

f/2.8

ISO 100

1.0 ~ 4.3m

(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)

ISO 200

1.0 ~ 6.1m

(3.3 ~ 20.0 ft.)

ISO 400

1.0 ~ 8.6m

(3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)

• Do not open the back cover until this

message appears in the navigation

display. Never use force.

1.0 ~ 3.4m

(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.)

1.0 ~ 4.8m

(3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.)

1.0 ~ 6.8m

(3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)

f/3.5

f/4

1.0 ~ 3.0m

(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)

1.0 ~ 4.2m

(3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.)

1.0 ~ 6.0m

(3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)

1.0 ~ 2.1m

(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)

1.0 ~ 3.0m

(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)

1.0 ~ 4.3m

(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)

f/5.6

2. When the film is completely

rewound, open the back cover

and remove the film.

Lens Shadowing

Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of

the output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-

circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of

your image.

• Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject when using

the built-in flash.

• Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.

• Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal

lengths.

• If the manual rewind button is pressed while the film is rewinding, the

rewind speed will change.

AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G

AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G

AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5

• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:

AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele)

AF 300mm f/4 (APO tele)

AF 600mm f/4 (APO tele)

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REWINDING THE FILM

Manual Rewind

DETAILED

OPERATION

Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.

Gently press the manual-rewind

button.

• Use a blunt object. A sharp object may

cause damage.

Once you have mastered the basic opera-

tion, you can move on to the Detailed

Operation section to expand your expertise.

Read those pages pertaining to the areas of

your interest and need.

DETAILED OPERATION

Navigation Display ................................36

Focusing................................................45

Exposure ...............................................60

Metering ................................................73

Drive......................................................87

Flash......................................................98

Additional Features..............................119

Memory Functions...............................132

Data Memory.......................................140

Custom Functions ...............................153

Custom Function Notes

Custom 2, 3 and 12 refer to the rewinding of film.

Custom 2 - Automatic (1) or manually initiated (2) rewind start.

Custom 3 - Rewind the leader into the cartridge (1) or leave the

leader out (2).

Custom 12 - Fast (1) or slow/silent (2) rewind.

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DISPLAY SELECTION

When the camera is first turned on,

the detailed display is shown.

Pressing the display-selection button

causes the displays to change as fol-

lows:

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY

Detailed display

Your camera uses the navigation dis-

Large icon display

Meter-index display

Exposure-history display

Display-selection button

play (a dot-matrix presentation in the

large LCD panel on the back of the

camera) to provide you with useful

photographic information.

• The horizontal detailed display is used for explanations throughout this

manual.

• Only general information is included in this section. Please refer to

each specific section for more detailed information.

• Display will be slow in cold weather, but it normalizes when it

warms up.

• If the camera is not operated for more than 1 hour, with the main

switch on, the display will disappear. Press the shutter-release

button partway down, or turn the main switch off and then back

on, for the display to re-appear.

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DISPLAY SELECTION

Detailed Display

Detailed display

The detailed display shows all the settings.

Switch

horizontal/

vertical

• By selecting Custom 27-2 (p. 182), you can

show only those settings which differ from

the standard settings.

Display selec-

tion button

Large icon display

Display selection

button

Large icon display

Switch

horizontal/

vertical

Large Icon Display

Display-selec-

tion button

For easier viewing of only a few items, select the large-icon display

option.

Meter-index display

Shutter speed

Aperture

Display-selec-

tion button

Exposure mode

Exposure compensation

Frame counter

Audio-on indicator

Display-selec-

tion button

Battery condition

indicator

Meter-index

display

Exposure-history

display

• To cancel this display, select Custom 29-2 (p. 184).

Display-selection

button

Exposure-

history display

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DISPLAY SELECTION

Meter-Index Display

Exposure-History Display

The meter index display shows the values of compensation and

bracketing that you have selected. The lower part shows compen-

sation/bracketing with flash. The upper part of the display is shown

in both the viewfinder and the navigation display.

The exposure data for the next frame appears in the top of the dis-

play, followed by the those of the last 5 frames.

Top left part usually shows frame counter, but changes when multi-

ple exposure drive mode or STF is selected:

..: When in multiple-exposure mode.

: When in STF mode.

Current exposure information

Shutter speed

Aperture

Exposure compensation

The metering index display contains the following:

Exposure compensation (p. 77)

Flash compensation (p. 103)

Metered manual value (p. 71)

Next frame’s exposure data.

Exposure bracketing (p. 92)

Previous 5 frames’ exposure data

Flash bracketing (p. 104)

When AEL appears, EV difference between the AE locked and cur-

rent exposure value. (p. 83)

• Displays present frame count.

• If there is no film in the camera, there will be no display.

•

or appears if the index is

more than +/- 3.0 EV.

• In this display, the imprint indicator

and the audio indicator

, data memory ON indicator

will not appear.

• After 5 exposures, whenever the shutter is released, the oldest

exposure data is deleted.

• For multiple exposures, the history shows the data of every exposure.

• Exposure-history is cleared by the replacement of the battery.

• To cancel this display, select Custom 31-2 (p. 185).

• To cancel this display, select Custom 30-2 (p. 185).

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DISPLAY SELECTION

DISPLAY (WHEN UPPER PART TURNS BLACK)

When the exposure-mode dial is

turned to P ,A, S, or M, the upper part

of the display remains normal. But

Vertical Display

The horizontal/vertical operation automatically changes the orienta-

tion of the navigation display, when the camera’s position is

changed to a vertical or horizontal position.

when

, 1, 2, or 3 is selected, the

upper part turns black.

• Only the detailed and large-icon display are able to be displayed verti-

cally. All others remain in the horizontal orientation.

• If you want the display to remain in the horizontal orientation, regard-

less of the camera’s position, choose Custom 32-2 (p. 186).

When the dial is set to full-auto

or to one of the memory set-

tings, the upper part of the display turns black and the position of

the dials and levers may not match the actual camera control. The

camera recalls the full-auto settings or the settings saved in the

selected memory function, and these are correctly shown on the

navigation display.

Operation Display

The operation display appears whenever you operate a camera dial

or function that is not currently on the display. The new settings will

appear for 5 seconds. When the detailed display has been select-

ed, the operation display will not appear.

Example 1: Exposure-mode dial set to P.

(Normal)

Example below shows the large icon display. When continuous

(high-speed) drive mode is selected, the display changes to the

operation display showing the new change, and then returns to the

large icon display 5 seconds later.

Example 2: Exposure-mode dial set to

auto mode. Top part of display has

turned black.

, full-

Example 3: Exposure-mode dial set to 1.

(memory setting). Top part of display has

turned black.

• During the display’s 5 second period, pressing the shutter-release but-

ton partway down will return the display to the previous display.

• To cancel this display, select Custom 28-2 (p. 184).

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DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST

Display Illumination

If desired, the display can be illuminated.

FOCUSING

Press the navigation display illu-

minator.

• The display illuminator shuts off

approximately 5 seconds after the last

camera operation.

• If the button is pressed again before

the 5 seconds, it will shut off.

Your camera features complete

focus control, utilizing a newly

developed 9-point autofocus sys-

tem with center dual cross-hair

sensors to give great flexibility

when composing photographs,

and the ability to switch between

AF and MF using the AF/MF con-

trol button without changing hold-

ing positions.

Display Contrast

The contrast level of the display is adjustable.

1. Press the display selection but-

ton for 3 seconds to select the

contrast set display.

• The contrast set display

appears.

2. Turn either the front or rear-

control dial to adjust the con-

trast intensity.

The location of the film

plane is indicated by

the arrow.

• Turning the dial in the +

direction increases the

intensity.

• The contrast display will disappear when the shutter-release but-

ton is pressed partway down.

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FOCUS MODE

Your camera has 3 autofocus modes plus manual focus. With the

Continuous Autofocus (C)

camera set to other than

modes.

, you can select one of the following

Use continuous autofocus when shooting

sporting events or when you know the

subject will be in constant motion.

Automatic autofocus (A)

Continuous autofocus (C)

Single-shot autofocus (S)

Manual focus (MF)

1. Turn focus-mode switch to C.

Automatic Autofocus (A)

2. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down to activate

autofocus.

Designed to work well in almost any situation, automatic autofocus

is especially suited to moving subjects that stop suddenly. When the

subject is moving, continuous autofocus is set. When not moving,

single-shot autofocus is set.

•

appears in the dis-

1. Turn the focus-mode switch to

play.

2. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down to activate

autofocus.

• The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

• Audio doesn’t sound and the local focus area LED doesn’t appear in

the viewfinder in this mode.

• The camera will contin-

ue to focus as long as

the subject is moving,

then lock focus when

the subject is still.

Single-Shot Autofocus (S)

•

appears in the

display.

Use single-shot AF when photographing

non-moving subjects or to lock focus on

subjects outside the focus area.

• When the exposure-mode dial is set to

set.

, automatic autofocus is

• Using custom functions, you can choose to select direct manual focus

(DMF) when the focus-mode switch is in the A position (p. 176).

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FOCUS MODE

1. Turn the focus-mode switch to

2. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down to activate

autofocus.

2. Turn the focusing ring until

your subject appears sharp

and focused.

•

appears in the dis-

play.

•

appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in

focus.

• Once confirmed, focus remains locked until your finger is removed

from the shutter-release button.

• Even though manual focus has been selected, it is possible to utilize

autofocus by pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 51).

• When the focus ring doesn’t turn smoothly (for example when using a

teleconverter) see page 52.

• This camera uses distance information, even when in manual focus

mode, to obtain a proper exposure. In order to get precise information,

the focus position is at infinity when the camera’s main switch is

moved to the ON position.

Manual Focus (MF)

Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus

lock is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and

indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus.

AF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses

1. Turn the focus-mode switch to

MF.

Pull and turn the zoom ring until your subject appears sharp.

•

is displayed in both

the viewfinder and navi-

gation display.

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AF/MF CONTROL BUTTON

The AF/MF control button is located on the back allowing an instant

selection of focus mode with the right thumb without changing the

holding position.

• AF/MF control button cannot be used with xi series and AF Power

zoom lenses.

MF to AF

In MF mode (focus-mode switch

set to MF), when the AF/MF con-

trol button is pressed, the MF

mode is switched to AF-S, auto-

focus is activated, and then focus

is locked.

AF to MF

In AF mode (focus-mode switch

set to C, A, or S), the AF mode is

switched to MF mode while

pressing the AF/MF control but-

ton.

• When you release the AF/MF control button, the camera returns to MF

mode, and now re-focusing is possible using the focusing ring.

• When the AF/MF control button is pressed, the camera will also meter

the subject.

• Turn the focusing ring while pressing

the AF/MF control button.

• While pressing the AF/MF control button,

viewfinder, but will remain in the navigation display.

• If Custom 9-2 is selected, autofocus and manual focus are automati-

cally switched over by every push of the AF/MF control button, instead

of while pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 167).

disappears in the

•

will appear in the viewfinder while the AF/MF control button is

pressed. However, the AF-mode indicator in the navigation display

(AF-A, AF-C, AF-S) doesn’t change.

• If you don’t change the focus, the focus will remain locked while

pressing the AF/MF control button.

• If Custom 9-2 is selected, autofocus and manual focus are automati-

cally switched over by every push of the AF/MF control button, instead

of while pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 167).

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FOCUS AREA

The camera’s standard focus mode,

wide focus area, covers the entire

center area making it easier for the

camera to focus on moving subjects.

Nine sensors are located in the wide

focus area, which are shown by the

local focus area in the viewfinder.

When you press the shutter-release

button partway down, the camera

automatically decides which sensor to

be used, and the corresponding local

focus area LED lights in the viewfind-

er.

Smooth Focusing

The advance total focus control system has many advantages over

the conventional system. However, when used with certain lenses,

such as a teleconverter, the lens may have a heavier feel than con-

ventional models, when focusing manually. If desired, users can

temporarily select a conventional manual focus operation.

Wide focus area

1. Set the focus-mode switch

to MF.

2. Simultaneously press the

spot-AF button and lens

release.

3. Release your finger from

the lens release first, then

from the spot-AF button.

The local focus area mode also uti-

lizes 9 point sensors, resulting in

greater flexibility when photographing

still objects. When you select any of

these local focus areas, the corre-

sponding sensor is shown in the

viewfinder.

•

appears instead of the normal

Local focus area

• The AF/MF control button is inactive when the reversed

appears on the navigation display.

• When continuous autofocus (C) or automatic AF (A) with continuous

focus is selected, the local-focus area LED will not be illuminated in

the viewfinder.

• Some benefits, such as improved exposure metering and flash-

metering accuracy in manual focus, will now be the same as with

a conventional camera.

• The display time of the local focus area can be selected by using

Custom 14 (p. 170).

• 14-segment honeycomb-pattern (p. 74) is changed to metering

similar to center-weighted averagewhen this option is selected.

• To return to the usual camera operation, set the focus-mode switch to

C, A, or S, or set the exposure-mode dial to

full-auto.

• AF Power zoom and xi Series lenses cannot be used.

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FOCUS AREA

Choose the wide or local focus area as desired. By simply pressing

the spot-AF button, the center spot-focus area is selected.

2. Press the focus-area selec-

tor to focus using the wide

focus area. Press the spot-

AF button to use the center

spot-focus area.

Wide Focus Area

The camera automatically decides which

sensor to be used.

• Viewfinder shows which sensor is

being used for focusing.

• While pressing the spot-AF button or

the focus-area selector, the focus is

locked.

1.Set the wide/local focus-area

switch to wide.

3. While pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot-

AF button, press the shutter-release button and take the

picture.

• When the exposure-mode dial is set to

, wide focus area is set.

• After taking the picture, as long as the spot-AF button or the focus-

area selector remains pressed, focus remains locked, and additional

pictures may be taken.

• Wide focus area appears in the display.

• If 14-segment honeycomb-pattern is selected, the exposure is locked

when the focus is locked.

• When

is selected, autofocus is not activated by pressing the

focus-area selector or the spot-AF button.

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FOCUS AREA

• Viewfinder shows which sensor is

being used for focusing.

• While pressing the spot-AF button or

the focus-area selector, the focus is

locked.

Local Focus Area

Any one of the 9 local focus areas can be

selected.

3. While pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot-

AF button, press the shutter-release button and take the

picture.

• After taking the picture, as long as the spot-AF button or the focus-

area selector remains pressed, focus remains locked, and additional

pictures may be taken.

1. Set the wide/local focus-area

switch to local.

• If you release your finger from the focus-area selector or the spot-AF

button, locked focus (position) is canceled, but local focus area

remains.

• The local focus-area

• If 14-segment honeycomb-pattern is selected, the exposure is locked

when the focus is locked.

appears in the navigation

display.

• The same local focus area can be used to adjust focus (see p. 58).

• Only the center spot-focus area can be used with the AF Reflex

500mm f/8 lens and AF Power zoom 35-80mm, f/4-5.6.

2. Press the focus-area selector

to select the local focus area

you want. Press the spot-AF

button to use the center spot-

focus area.

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FOCUS AREA

AF ILLUMINATOR

In low-light/low subject contrast situa-

tions, the AF illuminator automatically

projects a pattern of lines onto the

subject for the camera’s AF sensors

to focus on.

How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus Area

1. Turn the wide/local focus area

switch to local, and select the

focus area you want to lock.

2. Turn the wide/local focus-area

switch to lock.

• Do not to obstruct the AF illuminator.

• AF illuminator works for the center focus area only.

• The range of the AF illuminator is 0.7 – 7.0 meters (2.3 – 23.0 ft.).

• The AF illuminator will not fire in continuous autofocus mode.

• The AF illuminator may not operate with 300mm or longer single

focal length lenses.

• The AF illuminator will not operate with 3x-1x Macro Zoom.

• When an accessory flash is attached, its AF illuminator may be active

in place of the camera’s AF illuminator.

How to Lock the Wide Focus Area

1. Turn the wide/local focus area

switch to wide.

2. Turn the wide/local focus-area

switch to lock.

• AF illuminator can be canceled by Custom 21-2 (p. 176).

• After taking the picture, the focus area remains locked.

• When the wide/local focus-area switch is locked, pressing the focus-

area selector or the spot-AF button doesn’t activate the focus.

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P MODE

Select P mode (Programmmed AE) when you want to give your full

attention to your subject and composition. The P mode software

analyzes the subject’s size, motion, and magnification as well as the

focal length of your lens, then sets the shutter speed and aperture

according to the requirements of the scene.

EXPOSURE

1. While pressing the exposure-

mode dial lock-release button,

turn the exposure-mode dial to

Your camera’s exposure-mode dial has 8

positions;

2 Compose your scene, focus,

and take the picture.

Full-auto

P, A, S, and M modes

• When the shutter-release button is pressed

partway down, metering occurs and the shut-

ter speed and aperture are shown on the navi-

gation, top data panel, and viewfinder dis-

plays.

1, 2, and 3 memory modes

This section of the manual covers the P, A, S, and M modes.

• For the

full-auto mode, see pages 24-27.

For memory modes, see page 132.

Comparison of

(full-auto) mode to P (program) mode:

In the

ically.

(full-auto mode), all the camera settings are set automat-

In the P (program mode), the camera sets the shutter-speed and

aperture, but all other camera settings are changeable.

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P MODE

A MODE

In A mode (aperture priority), you select the aperture and the cam-

era automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper

exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the

range of focus (depth-of-field) in an image.

P-Mode Flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will

fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic flash

metering system will ensure proper exposure.

• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p. 32).

1. While pressing the exposure-

mode dial lock-release button,

turn the exposure-mode dial to

P^A/P^SMode

After the AE system has been activated, you can change the shutter

speed or aperture selected by the camera. Creative program remains

active until the display disappears.

• A appears in the naviga-

tion display.

While the aperture/shutter speed are displayed in P mode…

•

appears in the viewfind-

er, next to the aperture

Turn the front control

dial to change the

shutter speed.

display, indicating that the

aperture can be changed.

• Aperture is adjusted

automatically.

2. Turn either control dial to

select the aperture.

• The aperture setting changes in 1/2

or 1/3 EV increments depending on

the position of the exposure compen-

sation dial. See page 77.

Turn the rear control

dial to change the

aperture.

• Shutter speed is adjust-

ed automatically.

• The aperture and shutter speed change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments

depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial.

• Flash can not be used with the P^Aand PS modes.

-Built-in and accessory flashes will not fire when the P^Aand PS

modes are active.

-P^Aand Ps modes can not be selected when the built-in flash is

up or the accessory flash is on.

• To cancel P^A/ Ps mode, press the exposure-mode dial lock-release

button. It will also be cancelled 5 seconds after the display disap-

pears, or immediately when the built-in flash is raised.

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A MODE

• When pressing the shutter-release button part-

way down, if 8000 or 30” blinks or the printing

reverses, the required setting is beyond the

camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the con-

trol dial until the blinking/reversing stops.

Aperture Control

A-Mode Flash

Large Aperture

(small f-number)

Small Aperture

(large f-number)

1. Follow the steps on the previous page.

2. Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.

•

appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-

field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on

the film. Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point

where the lens is focused which will appear sharp.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/200 or slower.

• When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it

will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic

flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

• The use of a large aperture is recommended for a longer flash range.

Large apertures (small f-numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a nar-

row range. Choose a large aperture if you want a defocused back-

ground so your main subject stands out, such as with portraits.

• When pressing the shutter-release button part-

way down, if 200 blinks or the printing reverses,

the required setting is beyond the camera’s

shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until

the blinking/reversing stops.

Small apertures (large f-numbers) provide greater depth-of-field.

Choose a small aperture when you want maximum focus range,

such as in a landscape photograph.

• In general, wider lenses provide more depth-of-field and longer

(telephoto) provide less depth-of-field.

• There is less depth-of-field when your subject is close to the lens.

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S MODE

In S mode (shutter priority), you select the shutter speed and the

camera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure.

Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject

movement.

•

(Time exposure) should be used when in the M mode.

S-Mode Flash

1. While pressing the exposure-

mode dial lock-release button,

turn the exposure-mode dial to

1. Follow the steps on the previous page.

2. Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.

•

appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

• S appears in the naviga-

tion display.

• Shutter speeds of 1/200 or slower can be selected. However, shutter

speeds greater than 1/200 can be achieved using high speed sync

5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS (p. 110).

• When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it

will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic

flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

•

appears in the viewfind-

er, next to the shutter

speed, indicating that the

shutter-speed can be

changed.

2. Turn either control dial to

select the shutter speed.

• The aperture setting

changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV

increments depending

on the position of the

exposure compensation

dial. See page 77.

• When pressing the shutter-release button part-

way down, if the aperture value blinks or the

printing reverses, the required setting is beyond

the camera’s aperture range. Turn the control

dial until the blinking/reversing stops.

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S MODE

M MODE

M mode (Manual) gives you full control of the exposure. The cam-

era’s meter index displays how your settings compare to the

exposure determined by the camera’s metering system.

Shutter Control

1. While pressing the exposure-

mode dial lock-release button,

turn the exposure-mode dial to

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.

Use a slow shutter speed to blur the motion of your subject. Use a

fast shutter speed to stop the motion of your subject. In addition to

stopping action, fast shutter speeds can help prevent blur caused

by camera movement during the exposure.

2. Turn front control dial to select

the shutter speed.

3. Turn rear control dial to select

the aperture.

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M MODE

•

appears in the viewfinder, next to the shutter-speed and aperture

display, indicating that both can be changed.

Metering in M Mode

The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and

the ‘correct’ exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null

point) represents the recommended exposure using the currently

selected metering pattern (pp.82-83). (Metered manual).

• The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending

on the position of the exposure compensation dial.

M-Mode Flash

1. Follow the steps on the previous page.

2. Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.

Your settings match the rec-

ommended exposure.

Your settings will overex-

pose the metered area by

1EV.

•

appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

• The shutter speeds of 1/200 or slower are selectable. However, shut-

ter speeds greater than 1/200 can be achieved using high speed

sync flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS (p. 110).

• When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it

will fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic

flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

Your settings will underex-

pose the metered area by

1.5EV.

Your settings will overex-

pose the metered area by

1.3EV.

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the

current setting of the exposure compensation dial (p. 77).

•

or will blink in the meter index if

the settings will over or underex-

pose the subject by more than 3.0

EV.

• If you press the display-selection button, the

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. Index in M mode (Metered manual) is

shown in the upper mid- area with

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M MODE

Manual Shift

Manual shift lets you shift to equivalent aperture/shutter speed com-

binations without changing the exposure value (EV).

METERING

1. Select a desired shutter speed

and aperture.

2. Press the AE-lock button and

turn the front control dial until

the desired aperture/shutter

speed combination appears in

the display.

• While pressing the AE-lock button, AEL appears

in the viewfinder and

gation display.

appears in the navi-

• The operation of the AE-lock button can be changed by custom fucn-

tion 10 (p. 168).

• When you select the 1/3 EV increments setting, the locked exposure

may change if the maximum aperture of 1/2 EV increments is chosen.

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SELECTABLE METERING

Your camera takes meter readings of the light in the scene to deter-

mine the correct exposure. It has three methods of taking meter

readings. Use the method most appropriate for your subject.

Turn the metering-mode switch to

14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering

Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information from

the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the

position of the main subject. The light metered by each applicable

segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting or

backlighting present in your scene. The local focus-area (LED)

momentarily displays the sensor being used when the shutter release

button is pressed partway down.

•

appears in both the

viewfinder and navigation

display.

Spot Metering

Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the

image. The center honeycomb segment is shown by the spot metering

area in the viewfinder.

Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering is the camera’s

standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic

situations.

Turn the metering-mode switch to

•

appears in both the

viewfinder and naviga-

tion display.

Centered subject

Subject on the right

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SELECTABLE METERING

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Center-Weighted Average Metering

Center-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average of

the readings from each of the honeycomb segments - with emphasis

placed on the center of the image.

Care should be taken when photographing backlit, spotlighted, or off-

center subjects, as non-subject areas may be included in the exposure

calculation.

Under exposure

Proper exposure

Over exposure

Especially helpful when using the spot or center weighted metering

patterns, exposure compensation lets you manually adjust the

metered exposure +/– 3 EVs in 1/2 or +/– 2 EVs in 1/3 EV incre-

ments. This function is especially useful when shooting with slide

film, because of the film’s low tolerance for exposure error.

While pressing the exposure-

compensation dial lock-release

button, turn the exposure-com-

pensation dial to the desired

compensation value.

Turn the metering-mode switch to

•

appears in both the

viewfinder and navigation

display.

• Selected compensation

value appears in the naviga-

tion display.

• Dial is locked only when you go from the 0.0 compensation setting.

• Select Custom 18 (p. 173) to change the exposure compensation

value using the rear control dial in P, A, and S modes.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Changing to 1/3 Increments

Meter Index

The meter index displays the exposure compensation value you set.

1/3EV increment

1/2EV increment

Exposure compensation

value of -1.5

Exposure compensation

value of +1.3

(1/2EV increment)

(1/3EV increment)

Example below shows changing from 1/2EV to 1/3EV increment.

• If you press the display-selection button, the

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. Exposure compensation index is shown

1. Set the exposure-compensation

dial to the edge of the 1/2EV

increment (ie; +/-3.0EV).

in the upper mid-area with

2. While pressing the exposure-

compensation dial lock-release

button, turn the exposure-com-

pensation dial to the edge of the

1/3EV increment (ie; +/- 2.0EV).

• When going from 1/3EV increment to 1/2EV increment, use the same

procedure as described in steps 1 and 2 above.

• If you select 1/3EV increment, aperture, shutter speed, and the value

on the meter index will change to 1/3EV increment.

• If 1/3EV increments are selected, the lens’ maximum/minimum aper-

ture may not appear correctly, but the camera will be set correctly.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL)

Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposure using the currently

selected metering pattern without locking the focus. The exposure

remains locked until the AE-lock button is released.

Comparison between exposure compensation and flash

compensation.

1. For exposure compensation, when the flash doesn’t fire, the pic-

ture will be compensated by changes in both the shutter speed and

the aperture.

1. Select the desired metering

pattern (pp. 74-76), and focus

on subject.

2. For exposure compensation, when the flash does fire, compen-

sation will be due to changes in shutter speed, aperture, and the

flash burst.

3. For flash compensation, only the flash burst changes.

2. Press and hold the AE-lock

button.

• Specifically for 1 and 2 above, when in;

P-mode - both shutter speed and aperture change.

A-mode - only the shutter speed changes.

S-mode - only the aperture changes.

•

appears in the

viewfinder and navigation

display.

• See page 103 for additional information regarding flash compen-

sation.

• Meter index also appears in

the viewfinder (p. 83).

• If you desire a fixed flash burst for exposure compensation with

flash, select Custom 26-2 (p. 181).

3. While pressing the AE-lock

button, recompose the scene

as desired.

4. While still pressing the AE-

lock button, press the shutter-

release button all-the-way

down to take the picture.

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL)

• If you keep pressing the AE-lock button after taking the picture, the

exposure remains locked.

• Pressing the AE-lock button sets the flash to slow-shutter sync mode

(p. 102).

• If Custom 10-2 is selected, pressing the AE-lock button once activates

automatic exposure lock. Pressing again cancels.

14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern and Center-Weighted

Average Metering

Keep pressing AE-lock button

Press AE-lock button

while recomposing picture

Exposure currently in the spot-metering area

Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed

The meter index displays the EV difference between the locked

exposure and the exposure for the subject area currently inside the

spot-metering area. Using the AE-lock button function, you can

compare the difference between the locked (actual) exposure and

the exposure in each part of the image. If the difference is more

than +2.3EV, that part of the picture will be washed out. If the differ-

ence is more than -2.7EV, the picture will be dark and the details

will be gone. Depending on the type of film, these values may

change. Without taking the picture, you can measure the brightness

and predict the results.

Locked exposure value (0EV)*

*Locked exposure will always be 0EV unless exposure compensation is

set.

Spot Metering

Keep pressing AE-lock button

Press AE-lock button

while recomposing picture

Example: Recompose the picture from

AE-lock button.

to , while pressing the

Exposure in the spot-metering area

Locked exposure value (0EV)*

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL)

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the

current setting of the exposure compensation dial (p. 77).

Shutter speed

Aperture

Exposure compensation

•

will blink in the meter index if the settings will over or underex-

3 EV over

the locked

value.

Difference is between -1EV

and +1EV.

pose the subject by more than 3.0EV.

• If you press the display-selection button, the

2EV under

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. When you press the AE-lock button,

the index shows the differences between the

locked exposure and the exposure currently in

the spot-metering area.

• If more than 3.0EV, only + or - will appear, instead of a value.

• Press the display-selection button once again to cancel the bright-

ness-distribution display while still pressing the AE-lock button.

• If you release your finger from the AE-lock button, both brightness dis-

tribution and locked exposure will be canceled.

• Shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation appear in the

top portion of the display.

Brightness-Distribution Display

The display shows the difference between the

locked value “0” and the output from each of

the 14-honeycomb segments.

• If a non-displayed setting is changed, the operation display appears.

• This feature is useful for monitoring which areas of the picture are

under or over-exposed, and allows the user to also confirm the varia-

tion on the brightness distribution with the exposure-compensation

dial.

• If bracketing is selected, the normal position (+/- 0) of the bracketing

series will be displayed in the brightness-distribution display.

• Brightness-distribution display shows values without flash. When flash

fires, displayed values may be slightly lower than the values without

flash.

While pressing the AE-lock but-

ton, press the display-selection

button. Each segment will be

shaded and a value indicated.

• The shading appears as;

White : +1EV or more.

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the

current setting of the exposure copmensation dial (p. 77-78).

Gray : when between -1EV and +1EV.

(No value given when gray)

Black : -1EV or less.

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SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY

Set the ISO manually to override the DX-coded ISO or when using non-

DX coded film.

• Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed.

• Non-DX coded film is initially set to the previous roll’s ISO.

DRIVE

1. Open the control-panel door

and press the ISO button.

Continuous drive, exposure bracketing, multiple exposures, and

other options can be selected using the drive-mode lever.

• The current ISO is shown

in the display.

The standard drive-mode setting for this

camera is single-frame (drive-mode lever

set to

The selectable modes are represented

by;

2. Turn either control dial to set

the desired ISO value.

(Single-frame advance)

(Continuous advance)

Bracketing

S (Single frame advance)

C (Continuous advance)

Self-timer

• The ISO can be changed

manually from 6 to 6400 in

1/3 EV increments.

Multiple Exposure

3. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down to enter the

new ISO.

• The drive-mode lever can not be changed while pressing the

exposure-mode dial lock-release button.

Custom 4-2 DX Memory ON (p. 164).

Applies ISO changes to future rolls with the same DX-coded ISO.

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CONTINUOUS

• Press the shutter-release button partway down

to enter the setting. HI remains for high con-

LO remains for low continuous

This camera has both single-frame and continuous advance drive

modes. Select single-frame advance to expose and advance the

film one frame at a time. Switch to continuous drive to photograph

dynamic action sequences at up to 4 frames per second in high

speed mode (3.7 when AF-A or AF-C is selected) or 2 frames per

second in low speed mode.

tinuous,

mode.

4. Keep pressing the shutter-release button to take the pic-

tures.

1. Turn the drive-mode lever to the

desired drive mode.

• The high or low setting will remain selected until you change it.

• When the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on, the shutter

can not be released until the flash is charged.

- Single-Frame Advance

- Continuous Advance

• The shutter can not be released until the camera has focused on your

subject.

• If AF-S (Single-shot autofocus) is selected, focus will be locked until

the series of continuous frames is finished.

If continuous advance is selected...

• Return the drive-mode lever to

mode.

to cancel the continuous drive

2. Open the control-panel door,

then press the adjust button.

• AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when

continuous-advance mode is selected.

• When the battery power is low or in low temperatures, the maxi-

mum drive speed may temporarily drop. Continued operation with

low battery power may even cause a complete stoppage.

• The display will switch to the

setting display.

3. Turn either control dial to

select high or low speed con-

tinuous drive.

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SELF-TIMER

• Press the shutter-release button partway down

to enter the setting. 2s remains for 2 second

Use the self-timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds

(approx.) after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way

down. In addition to delaying release of the shutter, the 2 second

delay pops the mirror up two seconds before the shutter opens to

reduce blur caused by camera vibration.

delay,

10s remains for 10 second delay.

• Attach the eyepiece cap (p.127) when there is a bright light source

behind the camera.

4. Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the

shutter-release button partway

down to confirm the focus.

1. Place the camera on a tripod,

then turn the drive-mode lever

5. Press the shutter-release but-

ton all the way down to start

the timer.

Open the control panel door

and press the adjust button.

• 10 seconds (10 s) –The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera

will blink slowly, then blink rapidly just before the shutter releases.

• An audio sound will also be heard for the 10 second self-timer. It can

be canceled if desired (p. 131).

• Self-timer set display

appears.

• Turn the camera off or select another drive mode to cancel the 10

second self-timer.

• 2 seconds (2 s) –The mirror pops up when the shutter-release button

is pressed all-the-way down. The shutter is released two seconds

later.

• The 2 second self-timer cannot be cancelled.

• The red-eye reduction flash mode is not effective when the 2 second

self-timer is selected.

3. Turn either control dial until the

desired delay appears in navi-

gation display.

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EXPOSURE BRACKETING

Exposure bracketing automatically exposes a series of frames with

exposures above and below the metered exposure value. Bracket

your exposures when shooting slides and other films with a low tol-

erance for exposure error. A larger bracketing increment is recom-

mended when shooting negative film.

3. Turn the front control dial to

set the bracketing increment

(0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV).

• This camera can expose a 3, 5, or 7 frame brackets in increments of

0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV.

1. Turn the drive-mode lever to

the desired bracketing mode.

S - Single Frame Advance

C - Continuous Advance

4. Turn the rear control dial to

set the size of the bracket (3,

5 or 7 frames).

2. Open the control-panel door,

then press the adjust button.

• The current bracketing increment and

size of the bracket is shown in the

display.

• Press the shutter-release button partway down

to enter the setting.

frame advance,

remains for single

remains for continuous

frame advance mode.

Exposure-bracket-

ing indicator

5. Compose (and meter) your subject, then press the shut-

ter-release button all the way down to start the bracket-

ing.

Front-control-dial

indicator

• In

S - Single-frame advance, press the shutter-release button for

each exposure.

Meter index

• In

C - Continuous advance, hold the shutter-release button until

Rear-control-dial

indicator

the series is finished.

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EXPOSURE BRACKETING

• To cancel, move the drive-mode lever to a different mode.

• The normal sequence (for a 5 frame bracket in 1/2 increments) is;

Normal ➝ -0.5EV ➝ +0.5EV ➝ -1.0EV ➝ +1.0EV

However by selecting Custom 11-2, the following sequence is possi-

ble; (p 169.)

Meter Index

When bracketing is selected, the meter index appears in the

viewfinder.

• If exposure compensation is also selected, the whole bracketing

series will be shifted.

• Meter index doesn’t appear in the viewfinder while adjusting the incre-

ment and size of the bracketing.

-1.0EV

➝ -0.5EV ➝ Normal➝ +0.5EV ➝ +1.0EV

• Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series.

• P mode (programmed autoexposure) exposures are bracketed by

changing both the aperture and shutter speed.

• Every time the picture is taken, the corresponding bar will disappear.

• S (shutter priority) mode and P^Smode exposures are bracketed by

changing the aperture.

• M mode (manual), A mode (aperture priority) and P^Amode exposures

are bracketed by changing the shutter speed.

Bracketing increment - 0.7EV

Size of bracket - 3 frames

Bracketing increment - 0.5EV

Size of bracket - 5 frames

Exposure compensation - +1.0EV

• Press the AE-lock button when the shutter is released to bracket using

the aperture in manual (M) mode.

• If a 1/2EV exposure increment is selected with a 0.3 or 0.7EV

exposure bracketing increment, or if a 1/3EV exposure increment is

selected with a 0.5EV exposure bracketing increment, then the posi-

tion of the bar in the meter index shown in the viewfinder will be slight-

ly shifted. However, the exposure will be exactly as set.

Single Frame Advance

• The number above the bracket indicator in the display and also in the

viewfinder, increases each time you take a picture.

• Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series.

• Turn the camera off, or select another drive mode to cancel single

frame advance bracketing.

• If you press the display-selection button, the

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. Exposure bracketing index is shown in

Continuous Advance

the upper mid-area with

• Removing your finger from the shutter-release button before the series

is complete resets the camera to the first frame of the bracket.

• Continuous advance bracketing is cancelled at the end of the roll.

With the exposure history display, the next exposure value is reversed

printed to tell you that camera setting is different.

Dial setting only. The actual bracketing value may

not be as indicated in the reverse printed area.

Actual exposure values for the previous 5 expo-

sures.

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MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

The multiple exposure function makes

it possible to expose 2 or more

images on the same frame.

The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on the

assumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame.

When making multiple exposures, the EV for each additional

exposure may need to be reduced or over exposure can result.

Compensate the exposures as follows:

Number of

Exposures

Exposure

Adjustment

1. Turn the drive-mode lever to

-1 -1 1/2 -2 -2 1/2 -3

• The above corrections are intended as a general guideline. Some

testing may be necessary to produce the desired results.

• Compensation may not be necessary if all of the exposures have dark

backgrounds and the subjects of the exposures will not overlap.

• Exposure can be compensated in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments using the

exposure compensation function (p. 77).

•

appears in the display’s

frame counter.

• The camera can be turned off and back on during a multiple exposure

series.

• When date/time imprinting is selected, the date/time will be printed

when the film is wound.

• When using negative film, tell your photofinisher there are multiple

exposures on the roll. Some photofinishers may not automatically print

multiple exposure.

• If Custom 3-2 is selected, you can partially rewind the film and overlap

an exposure on a previously exposed frame (p. 161-163).

2. Compose the scene, then press the shutter-release but-

ton all the way down to take the first exposure.

• After the first exposure,

appears in the dis-

play and is reverse printed telling you that the

next exposure will be overlapped.

• Take additional exposures as desired.

• Additional exposures are counted only up to

, but an unlimited number of exposures can

be taken.

• The number on the

also increases up to 9.

3. Select another drive mode to cancel multiple exposure

mode and to advance the film to the next frame.

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FLASH MODE SWITCH

Flash pictures can be taken using the built-in flash or with separate-

ly sold accessory flash units.

FLASH

Built-in flash - Raise the built-in

flash.

This section of your manual covers the operation of accessory

flashes as well as the built-in flash.

Accessory flash - Turn the

accessory flash on.

The high accuracy of your camera’s flash metering is realized by

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering in combination

with the newly developed D flash units and D lenses. Flash meter-

ing is controlled by the guide number in addition to pre-flash meter-

ing. Compared with the conventional TTL flash metering, flash out-

put is less influenced by the background conditions or the subject’s

reflectance in ADI flash metering, offering optimum flash metering.

• In

full-auto mode, the flash will automatically fire when necessary.

will appear in the navigation display.

• When you are not in

full-auto mode, the flash will fire every time.

will appear in the navigation display.

• The flash-mode switch has four posi-

tions.

Your camera’s built-in flash provides coverage for a 24mm angle of

view, with a flash guide number of 12.

Built-in flash

Program Flash

Normal flash

Red-eye reduction (p. 100)

Normal flash (p. 31)

Normal flash

Rear flash sync (p. 101)

Wireless/remote flash (p.112)*

Rear flash sync (p. 101)

Normal flash

REAR

ADI flash metering

Conventional TTL metering

If you use the built-in flash with the flash-mode switch set to WL, the

exposure will not be correct.

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RED-EYE REDUCTION

REAR FLASH SYNC

When photographing people or animals at night or in 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,

the flash fires a series of small bursts before the main flash burst.

This causes the subject’s pupils to close, greatly reducing the

amount of light which will reflect off the retina.

With rear flash sync

Without rear flash sync

1. Raise the built-in flash and turn

the flash-mode switch to

Slow sync flash exposures can appear unnatural because the

motion blur precedes the subject in the final image. Use rear flash

sync to create more natural looking slow shutter speed flash expo-

sures that leave a blur of motion behind the subject.

•

appears in the naviga-

tion display.

1. Raise the built-in flash, or turn

the accessory flash on, and

turn the flash-mode switch to

2. Press the shutter-release but-

ton to take the picture.

REAR

• Warn your subject that the flash will

fire a few short bursts just before the

picture is taken.

•

appears in the

display.

• Red-eye reduction can only be used

with the built-in flash.

• Red-eye reduction is not effective

when used with self-timer, mirror lock-

up function (p. 90).

2. Press the shutter-release but-

ton to take the picture.

• Flash synchronization returns to front sync (standard operation) when

shutter speeds faster than 1/60 are selected.

• Rear flash sync cannot be used with red-eye reduction or wireless

flash.

100

101

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SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC

FLASH COMPENSATION

Use flash compensation to increase or decrease the output of the

built-in or an attached accessory flash up to +/–2 EV in 1/2EV incre-

ments. This function is especially useful when shooting with slide

film, because of the film’s low tolerance for exposure error.

Flash compensation changes the flash exposure by the amount set

relative to the ambient exposure.

Slow-shutter sync

Conventional flash

Rotate the flash-compensation

dial to the desired compensation

value.

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to

increase the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture. Flash

output is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure.

• Selected compensation

values appear in the naviga-

tion display.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn

the accessory flash on.

2. While pressing the AE-lock but-

ton, press the shutter-release

button all the way down to take

the picture.

•

appears in the

viewfinder.

• Flash compensation does not modify the output of a flash set to man-

ual flash or connected to the PC terminal.

• Flash compensation has no effect on the ambient light exposure.

• Flash compensation and exposure compensation can be used togeth-

er. See page 80 for their comparison.

• Over exposure, using flash compensation, may not be possible with

the built-in flash.

• AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed

in the display and the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed may not be reduced if the

background is bright or a large aperture is set

(A-mode).

• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too

slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.

• Custom 10-2 lets you press the AE-lock button

once to activate slow-shutter sync. Press again

to cancel (p. 168).

• If you press the display-selection button, the

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. The flash compensation index is shown

in the lower mid-area with

102

103

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FLASH BRACKETING

Flash bracketing lets you expose a series of frames with exposures

below and above the normal metered exposure while using flash.

You can choose a series of 3, 5, or 7 frame flash exposure brackets

in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments. Exposures are bracketed by

controlling the flash output.

4. Turn the front control dial to

set the bracketing increment

(0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV).

• A larger bracketing increment is recommended when shooting nega-

tive film.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessory flash on.

2. Turn the drive-mode lever to

5. Turn the rear control dial to set

the size of the bracket (3, 5 or 7

frames).

single-frame advance (

S) or

continuous-frame advance

(

C) bracketing mode.

• The shutter-release button must be

pressed for each exposure, even

when the lever is in the (C) position.

3. Open the control-panel door,

then press the adjust button.

• The set display appears in the navi-

gation display.

• Press the shutter-release button partway down

to enter the settings.

remains in the

display while flash bracketing is set.

6. Compose your subject and press the shutter-release but-

ton all the-way-down to take the picture.

Flash-

bracketing

indicator

7. Repeat step 6 until the series is complete.

• Turn the camera off, change the drive mode, push the built-in flash

down to cancel the bracketed series.

Front control dial

Rear control dial

Meter index

104

105

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FLASH BRACKETING

ACCESSORY FLASH

• The normal sequence (for a 5 frame bracket in 1/2 increments) is;

Normal ➝ -0.5EV ➝ +0.5EV ➝ -1.0EV ➝ +1.0EV

However by selecting Custom 11-2, the following sequence is possi-

ble; (p 169.)

By using an optional accessory flash, such as the 5600HS(D), you

can get improved flash performance over the built-in flash. The

accessory flash units fit in the shoe located on the top of your cam-

era.

-1.0EV

➝ -0.5EV ➝ Normal➝ +0.5EV ➝ +1.0EV

• Your camera comes with

an accessory shoe cap

which protects the

• The number above the bracket indicator in the display and also in the

viewfinder, increases each time you take a picture.

• Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series.

• Bracketing towards overexposure may not be possible with the built-in

flash.

accessory shoe contacts.

When using a flash or

other accessory, remove

the accessory shoe cap

(1) and store the shoe

cap into the eyepiece cap

for safekeeping (2).

• If you press the display-selection button, the

meter-index display appears in the navigation

display. The flash bracketing index is shown in

the lower mid-area with

• The flash signals for the accessory flash are the same as those for the

built-in flash (p. 31).

• Refer to the specific instruction manual for each accessory flash to

obtain the flash range. For the 5600HS(D), 5400HS, and 5400xi, the

flash range will also appear in their data panels.

106

107

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FLASH METERING

Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being

used.

When using an accessory flash with HSS function, and if HSS is

turned on, then pre-flash fires and ADI/Pre-flash metering will occur

(blue area of the chart

also done using the built-in flash (

). When using a D lens, ADI metering is

area).

D lens

Other lenses

5600HS(D)

3600HS(D)

ADI metering

(HSS on, with pre-flash)

Pre-flash metering

(HSS on)

• TTL 4-segment flash metering will be used instead of ADI/Pre-flash

metering, when HSS is off, bounce flash is set, or when an off-camera

cable is used to connect multiple flash units. TTL average metering

will be used instead of ADI/Pre-flash metering when rear flash or the

mirror lock-up function is selected.

Pre-flash metering

(HSS on)

Pre-flash metering

(HSS on)

5400HS

Other accessory

flashes

TTL metering

Use of a Flash/Color Meter with Pre-Flash

When pre-flash fires, a flash/color meter cannot meter accurately.

This is because the purpose of pre-flash is to assist ADI/Pre-flash-

metering, not to provide illumination for the picture. Cancel HSS

(see flash manual) or eliminate the influence on metering using

ADI metering

(without pre-flash)

Built-in flash

Custom 20-2/3 (p. 175). Those items affected are in

chart on page 108. However, if you use the test-flash button on the

flash, the pre-flash will not fire.

in the

• When the shutter speed is faster than 1/200 sec, flash metering will

be HSS-TTL. If Wireless/Remote flash is set, metering will be

Wireless/Remote-TTL.

When Using a Close-up Diffuser, Certain Filters and Lenses

TTL metering (Through-the-lens):

When close-up diffuser CD-1000, or a filter whose stop’s increase is

not 0 (i.e., ND) is used, or when the focus-range limiter or macro

release of certain lenses are used, the proper exposure will not be

The TTL flash metering system determines the flash

exposure automatically.

Pre-flash metering:

A pre-flash fires before the main exposure. The preflash is

metered (14 segment) and fed back to the flash exposure

system to more accurately determine the flash exposure.

ADI metering (Advanced Distance Integration):

Flash metering is controlled by the guide number in addi-

tion to TTL metering. Flash output is less influenced by the

background conditions or the subjects reflectance.

obtained by ADI or Pre-flash metering. For those items in

(p. 108),

cancel the HSS or choose Custom 20-2/3. When using the built-in flash

, you must choose Custom 20-2/3 .

• Custom 20 gives you the choice of (1) ADI 4-segment flash metering,

(2) TTL 4-segment flash metering, (3) TTL average flash metering (p.

175).

108

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HIGH-SPEED SYNC

• When using flash and color meters, high-speed sync is not possible.

Turn the flash’s HSS off or use a shutter speed of 1/200 second or

slower.

• Shutter speeds faster than 1/200 second are not available when the 2

second self-timer or rear flash sync has been selected.

High-speed sync

Conventional-fill flash

The maximum sync speed for this camera is 1/200. However, with the

5600HS(D), 5400HS, and 3600HS(D) accessory flashes (sold

separately) shutter speeds up to 1/8000 can be used. High-speed sync

(HSS) allows faster shutter speeds when fill flash is used on moving

subjects outdoors. HSS also lets you use large aperture/high shutter-

speed combinations to separate your subject from the background by

limiting the depth-of-field.

Attach the 5600HS(D), 5400HS or 3600HS(D) and set it to

HSS mode.

•

automatically appears in the viewfinder and

the navigation display at shutter speeds faster

than 1/200 sec when the 5600HS(D), 5400HS,

or 3600HS(D) is attached.

110

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH

Wireless/Remote Flash is available

with the Minolta 5600HS(D), 5400HS,

3600HS(D), 5400xi, and 3500xi

1. Attach the accessory flash to

the camera, then turn the cam-

era and the flash on.

accessory flashes. Wireless/Remote

flash lets you experience the creative

control available with an accessory

flash.

Normal Flash

In Wireless/Remote flash mode, the

off-camera flash is triggered by a

coded signal from the camera’s built-

in flash when you press the shutter-

release button. When proper

2. Turn the flash-mode switch to

WL.

• The wireless set display

appears in the navigation

display.

exposure has been received, another

signal cuts the accessory flash off.

You can also achieve a 2:1 lighting

ratio automatically. When remote ratio

flash is selected, the off-camera flash

provides 2/3 of the full exposure while

3. Turn either control dial and

select normal wireless or ratio.

Wireless/Remote Flash

the built-in flash provides the remain-

ing 1/3.

• Normal Wireless : When selected, only the accessory flash fires.

• Ratio: When selected, the built-in flash will provide 1/3 and the

accessory flash will provide 2/3 of the total exposure.

Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH

4. Press the shutter-release but-

ton partway down.

6. Position your camera and flash unit using the information

on this page.

• Navigation display returns to the pre-

vious display.

• WL appears in the display.

• Wireless/Remote flash is most effective when used in dark or poorly

lighted areas.

• Refer to your flash instruction manual for more detailed flash to sub-

ject distance information.

5. Detach the accessory flash,

then raise the built-in flash.

Camera-Subject

Flash-Subject

Distance

The off-camera flash may not

detect the control signals if it is

placed behind the subject.

• WL appears in the viewfinder.

The maximum flash-subject

distance is 5m.

Flash - subject

Camera -

subject

Non HSS

HSS

Shutter

speed

Aperture

All shutter

speeds

1/60 -

- 1/60

1/250

1/1000

1 - 2.5 m

1/200

1.4 - 5m 1.4 - 5 m

4.6 - 16 ft. 4.6 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3- 16 ft. 3.3 - 8 ft.

1- 5 m

1 - 5 m

2.8

1 - 5m

1 - 5 m

1 - 3.5m

1 - 1.7m

3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 11.5 ft. 3.3 - 5.5 ft.

1 - 5m 1 - 5 m 1 - 5 m 1 - 2.5m 1 - 1.2 m

3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 16 ft. 3.3 - 8 ft. 3.3 - 3.9 ft.

5.6

• The table above is for ISO 100 film. Distance will be double if you are

using ISO 400 film (maximum 5m/16 ft).

• HSS is possible only with D flash.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH

7. Wait until both flash units are

fully charged.

Canceling the Wireless/Remote Flash

1. Attach the accessory flash to the camera, and turn both

the camera and flash on.

2. Turn the flash-mode switch to a position other than WL.

•

appears in the viewfinder when the

built-in flash is charged.

• When the off-camera flash is

charged, its AF illuminator will blink.

8. Press the AE-lock button to test

fire the accessory flash.

Wireless/Remote Flash Using more than one flash

Wireless/remote flash with two or more accessory flashes is also

possible. If you use both a D series flash and a non-D series flash,

attach a non-D flash to the camera and set wireless mode.

Otherwise, the non-D flash doesn’t fire.

• Caution; Test firing the flash will acti-

vate slow-shutter sync (p. 102) if

Custom 10-2 (p. 168) is selected.

Custom setting 10-1 is recommended.

• If unsuccessful, change the position of

the camera or the flash.

9. Press the shutter-release but-

ton all the way down to take

the picture.

Additional Wireless/Remote Flash Options

In addition to the procedure described on p. 112-116, where the

built-in flash acts as the controller, there are two other ways in

which wireless/remote flash can be used;

Using 2 accessory flashes with one

(5600HS(D), 5400HS, or 5400xi)

attached to the camera acting as the

controller, the other accessory flash

acting as an off-camera flash.

Using a Wireless/Remote Flash

Controller as the controller, and one

or more accessory flash as an off-

camera flash.

• There is no limit for shutter speed when using 5600HS(D)/3600HS(D)

in normal wireless, as these have high-speed sync capability in wire-

less/remote off camera flash mode. However, in wireless ratio mode or

when using 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi in wireless/remote flash mode,

the shutter speed should be 1/60 second or slower.

Switching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash

1. Turn flash-mode switch to a position other than WL and

then back to WL.

2. The wireless set display appears in the navigation dis-

play. Select normal or ratio-flash by turning either the

front or rear control dial.

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PC TERMINAL

Flash units which can not be connect-

ed to the accessory shoe can be con-

nected to the camera via the PC ter-

minal.

• Set the exposure mode dial to M.

• Set the shutter speed to 1/200 or slow-

er.

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

• The flash unit may fire unexpectedly if it is on when the sync. cord is

plugged into the PC terminal.

• TTL flash metering does not function when the flash is connected to

the PC terminal.

• Flash compensation is not possible. However, flash bracketing is pos-

sible if you press the AE-lock button while taking a picture.

• The PC terminal is compatible with both center positive (normal polari-

ty) and center negative (positive polarity) flash units.

• When using the PC terminal, rear flash sync can not be used.

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DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

• When you press the shutter-release button

partway down, the display returns to the previ-

ous display.

The Quartz-data function lets you record the

date or time onto the lower left-hand corner

of the photograph. The automatic calendar is

good through the year 2039.

• If the printing option is selected,

remains in the navigation display.

• “M” appears over the month.

• Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower left area of the pho-

tograph is bright or non-uniform.

Approximate location

of print area.

• Printing intensity can be changed using Custom 33 (p. 186).

• Imprinting may not be done or it may be overlapped on the last frame

of a roll.

1. Open the control-panel door

and press the DATE button.

• The sequence of the date off, date on, and time imprint displays can

also be controlled using the fcus-area selector.

2. Turn the front or rear control

dial to select the date you

want.

Setting the Date/Time

• If the camera batteries are removed for a long period of time, the

date/time may have to be reset.

1. Open the control-panel door

and press the DATE button.

• The display changes as follows;

• The date imprint window

appears in the navigation

display.

No printing

Date printing

Time printing

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DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

2. Press the ADJ button.

When

appears at the top right side, it is

possible to use the focus-area selector instead

of the dial.

• The date adjust win-

dow appears and the

year is high-lighted.

If you press the right/left side

of the selector, the high-lighted

area moves.

3.Turn the front control dial to

selected the item you wish to

change.

If you press the top/bottom

side of the selector, the high-

lighted value changes.

• Display returns to normal when you press the shutter-release button

partway down.

4. Turn the rear control dial to

change the value.

After the camera batteries have been installed for two days, a

second battery (non-accessable) will have been charged. This

second battery will be able to provide power to retain the

date/time settings for approximately 6 months should the cam-

era’s batteries be removed. After that, this message appears and

the date/time information will not be imprint-

ed, and must be set. See pages 121-122 for

instructions for setting the date and time.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the correct date/time is set.

6. After all items are set, press the shutter-release button

partway down. The normal display returns.

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DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

EYE-START

Eye-start automatically activates the

camera’s focus and exposure systems

as you bring the camera to your eye.

When an object is detected near the

viewfinder, the camera’s systems are

activated to set the focus and

Changing the Format

The order of the year/month/day can be changed.

Eyepiece sensor

1. Open the control-panel door

and press the DATE button.

exposure as you frame your subject.

• The date imprint win-

dow will appear in the

navigation display.

Grip Sensor

Using Eye-Start

1. Slide the eye-start switch to

ON.

2. Turn the main switch to ON.

• The grip sensor is activated.

3. Touching the grip sensor acti-

vates the eyepiece sensor.

2. Hold the ADJ button for 3 sec-

onds. The year, month, and day

will appear high-lighted.

4. When an object is detected near the viewfinder, the cam-

era’s systems are activated to set the focus and exposure

as you frame your subject.

• Autofocus and exposure systems shut down approx. five seconds

after eye or grip sensor contact is broken.

• Eye-start may not work properly when using a tripod, gloves, or if your

hands are dry. In these cases, press the shutter-release button part-

way down to activate focus and metering.

3. Turn either the front or rear

control dial to select the

desired format.

• Infrared absorbing sunglasses may affect eye-start operation.

• Choose Custom 7- 2 to activate the eyepiece sensor when the main

switch is in the ON position (ie; grip sensor is not used) (p.166).

4. Press the shutter-release button partway down to save

the desired format.

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TIME EXPOSURES (BULB)

Set the shutter speed to bulb when

3. Turn the rear control dial to

select the aperture.

you want to take time exposures.

When selected, the shutter remains

open as long as the shutter-release

button is held down.

• Mount the camera on a tripod.

1. While pressing the exposure-

dial mode dial lock-release but-

ton, turn the exposure-mode

dial to M.

4. Compose your picture.

• If the scene is too dark for autofocus to operate, turn the focus-mode

switch to MF and focus the lens manually (p. 48).

5. Cover the viewfinder with the

eyepiece cap.

• The eyepiece cap prevents light from

entering through the viewfinder and

affecting the metered exposure.

2. Turn the front control dial until

BULB appears in the naviga-

tion display.

6. Press and hold the shutter-

release button to take the pic-

ture.

• During the time exposure, the exposure time will

be shown on the navigation display.

• To reduce camera blur, attach a remote cord (p. 191).

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DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW

When the lens is focused on a subject, there is a range behind and

in front of the subject that appears sharp. This is the depth-of-field.

To check how much of your scene will appear in focus, press the

depth-of-field preview button. The lens is stopped down to the aper-

ture that appears in the display.

• If

blinks or

glows in the viewfinder (ie; focus not confirmed),

then the shutter cannot be released.

When using a D lens, and the depth-of-field preview button is

pressed, the following information is presented in the navigation dis-

play.

Range in focus

Aperture

Shutter speed, aperture,

exposure compensation

Large

Small

Front depth-of-

field

Rear depth-of-field

Will be shown if magnification is greater than

1:10 when using a D macro lens.

Depth-of-field can be increased by:

If the D.O.F. is less than 0.01m , appears.

1. Using smaller apertures (larger f-=stop numbers).

2. Using short focal length (wider angle) lenses.

3. Moving farther away form your subject.

If more than 20m (66ft),

If near infinity, appears.

appears.

∞

Press the depth-of-field preview

button.

When focus point is near infinity

• The lens will stop down to the currently

selected aperture.

• The viewfinder will appear darker at

larger f#s (smaller lens opening).

• The aperture can be changed while

the depth-of-field preview button is

pressed.

The magnification ratio is the ratio of the actual size of an object to

the size of its image on the film plane.

If an object is actually 12 mm in size, and the image is also 12mm

in size, then the magnification ratio is 1:1. If the image size is 6mm,

then the magnification ratio is 1:2.

• If you press the depth-of-field preview button after pressing the shutter-

release button partway down, the shutter can still be released.

• Cancel by removing your finger from the depth-of-field preview button.

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

SETTING/CANCELLING THE AUDIO

Turn the diopter adjustment dial to compensate the eyepiece for

near or far sighted vision problems. The adjustment range is from

–2.5 to + 0.5 diopters.

Your camera has the capability of producing an audio tone to let

you know when focus is confirmed and locked. It can also sound

when using the self-timer mode.

Turn the diopter-adjustment dial

until the focus frame appears

sharpest.

1. Open the control-panel door

and simultaneously press the

ADJ and CUSTOM buttons.

• The audio set display will

appear.

• It may be easier to adjust if

the eyepiece cup is removed.

Farsighted users – turn the

dial clockwise.

Nearsighted users – turn the

dial counter-clockwise.

2. Turn either the front or rear

control dial to select audio ON

or OFF.

• For easier adjusting, before attaching the lens, look through the

viewfinder at a well illuminated blank wall or clear blue sky.

• If additional correction is needed, attach a Minolta Eyepiece Corrector

(optional accessory) to the camera’s eyepiece. There are 4 types

available for near sighted and 5 types for far sighted vision.

• The navigation display returns to the previous

display when the shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

is selected.

appears when audio

• When audio ON is selected, a tone will be heard when;

Focus is confirmed - 2 short beeps, except when the subject is

moving, or when AF-C is set.

Self-timer countdown - will beep slowly at first, then rapidly, and

finally a solid tone just before the shutter releases.

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