Konica Minolta Digital Camera APS Camera User Manual

BASIC

OPERATION

FOCUS

USING THE

BUILT-IN

FLASH

SUBJECT

PROGRAM

MODES

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

CREATIVE

EXPOSURE

MODES

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

APPENDIX

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ......................................... 4

NAMES OF PARTS ........................................................... 11

QUICK OPERATION ......................................................... 16

BASIC OPERATION

Attaching the Camera Strap ..................................... 19

Installing the Batteries .............................................. 20

Attaching and Removing the Lens ........................... 22

Diopter Adjustment ................................................... 24

Handling the Camera ................................................ 25

Loading Film ............................................................. 26

Full Auto Operation ................................................... 30

Rewinding the Film ................................................... 32

FOCUS

Focus Signals ........................................................... 36

Special Focusing Situations ..................................... 37

Focus Hold ................................................................ 38

Direct Manual Focus ................................................. 39

Manual Focus ........................................................... 40

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Flash Signals ............................................................ 42

Flash Range .............................................................. 43

Manual Fill-flash ........................................................ 44

Flash Cancel ............................................................. 44

Red-eye Reduction ................................................... 45

SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES

CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES

Creative Exposure Modes ........................................ 55

A Mode - Aperture Priority ........................................ 56

S Mode - Shutter Priority .......................................... 59

M Mode - Manual Operation ..................................... 62

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Print Quantity Select ................................................. 65

Date/Time Imprinting ................................................ 67

Title Imprinting .......................................................... 71

Shutter Control

Self-timer ......................................................... 75

Continuous-drive Mode ................................... 76

Remote Control (optional) ............................... 77

Bulb .................................................................. 80

Exposure Control

Spot Metering .................................................. 82

Exposure Compensation ................................. 84

FTPM Fixed Time Printing Mode .................... 86

Setting the Film Speed Manually .................... 88

Flash Control

AF Illuminator .................................................. 89

Wireless/Remote Off Camera Flash Control .. 90

Slow-Shutter Sync ........................................... 95

APPENDIX

Program Reset Button .............................................. 96

Lab Services ............................................................. 97

Accessory Information .............................................. 98

Care and Storage ................................................... 101

Technical Details .................................................... 103

Trouble Shooting .................................................... 105

Camera Warnings ................................................... 106

Quick Reference Guide .......................................... 108

Subject Program Selectiion ...................................... 47

Portrait Mode ............................................................ 48

Landscape Mode ...................................................... 49

Close-up Mode ......................................................... 50

Sports Mode .............................................................. 51

Night Portrait Mode ................................................... 52

Photographing Night Scenes .................................... 53

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

STANDARD SYMBOLS

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Read and understand all cautions and warnings thoroughly

before using this product.

Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual

and on the product itself for the proper and safe use of this

product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and

property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows.

Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading

the main text of this instruction manual.

WARNING

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it

may become hot when the flash fires.

EXAMPLES

The outer triangle is for warning. The symbol

inside illustrates what is being warned against.

The example at left means beware of electric

shock.

Do not look directly at the sun through the

viewfinder.

Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire

may occur if the sunlight focuses at one point.

The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition

(don't do). The symbol inside illustrates what act

is prohibited. The example at left means do not

disassemble.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

CAUTION

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Don't walk while looking through the lens or

viewfinder. You may trip and fall causing injury.

Batteries may explode due to improper use.

Read and follow all warnings supplied with the

batteries.

Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or

animals, especially infants and young children.

Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than

the minimum flash distance stated in the manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity

(+/-) reversed.

• Do not use batteries with visible damage.

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high

temperatures.

If the camera is dropped or subjected to an

impact in which the interior is exposed,

immediately remove the batteries and

discontinue use.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or

disassemble.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands,

or ages.

Do not disassemble. Take your

camera to a Minolta Service Facility

when repairs are required. Electric

shock may occur if a high voltage

circuit inside the camera is touched.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Carefully observe the following warnings when using this

product near young children, or persons who may have

difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these

products.

SPLASHPROOF

This camera is splashproof and can be used in light rain or

snow.

• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse.

Please Note:

WARNING

1.When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the

camera protected from the rain. Do not leave the camera in

the rain.

Use Caution

2.The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant.

- Dry the camera before opening the film or battery

chambers, changing lenses, or installing an accessory

flash.

If caution is not used, the following accidents or

others may occur:

• Flash fired near the eye.

• Strap wound around the neck.

- Keep your hands dry when inserting or removing film or

batteries, changing lenses, or installing an accessory

flash.

3.Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water,

blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.

4.This camera is not sandproof. Do not place the camera

directly on the ground.

CAUTION

YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW SMALL

OBJECTS

Keep small accessories, or things that can be

swallowed, away from young children.

Contact a doctor immediately if an object is

swallowed.

5.Remove moisture from the camera.

6.Do not expose the camera to salt water or liquids containing

sugar.

7.If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact the

nearest Minolta Service Facility to have them replaced.

8.Close the film and battery-chamber covers tightly. Clean the

rubber seals before closing covers.

BATTERY CAUTION

YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW

BATTERIES

Keep batteries away from young children.

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NAMES OF PARTS

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers

shown in parenthesis.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera is designed for use from -10° to 50° C (14° to

122° F).

Body

• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to

extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a

car.

Built-in flash (41)

Accessory shoe (98)

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be

slow; at higher temperatures, the display will temporarily

darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.

• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.

• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in

a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior

into a warm building. Allow it to come to room temperature

before removing it from the bag.

• The low-battery symbol may appear even with a fresh

battery depending on the storage conditions. To restore

camera power, repeat turning the camera on and off.

• When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that

you keep the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to

keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold batteries

will regain some of their charge when they warm up.

Remote-control

receiver (77)

Self-timer/Remote-

receiver indicator

Shutter-

release

button

Diopter-adjustment

dial (24)

FILM CASSETTE WARNING

The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores

some data magnetically. Do not place the cassette on or near

anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or

stereo speakers.

Lens mount (22)

Film chamber (26)

Lens release (23)

Lens Contacts*

M irror*

* Do not touch

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NAMES OF PARTS

Title button (71)

Date button (67)

Print-quantity (65)/

FTPM (86) button

Main switch

Viewfinder*

Control-panel door

Select button

Data panel

Format-selector switch

Strap eyelets

Film-

Self-timer (75)/

Drive-mode(76)/

Remote-control (77)

button

Red-eye-reduction

button (45)

chamber

release

(27)

Manual-

rewind

button (33)

Command-

mode button

Command

switch (47)

Batterycham ber

Tripod socket

Exposure-

compensation (84)/

Aperture-select (62)

button

Program-reset button (96)

Control dial

Flash-mode button (42)

Spot/AEL button (82)

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NAMES OF PARTS

Data Panel

Viewfinder

Subject-program indicators

Subject-program

pointer

Portrait Mode (48)

Focus frame

Spot-metering circle (82)

Landscape Mode (49)

Close-up Mode (50)

Sports Mode (51)

Exposure-compensation

indicator (84)

Night Portrait Mode (52)

Wireless-flash

indicator (91)

Continuous-drive

indicator (76)

Flash-mode

indicators (42)

Manual-

focus

indicator

(39 & 40)

Remote-

control

indicator

(77)

Frame

counter

Flash-mode

indicator (42)

Spot-metering

mark (83)

Date mark (67)

Film-transport

signals

Manual-focus

mark (39 & 40)

Aperture/Exposure-

compensation

display

Self-timer indicator

(75)

Cassette mark

Shutter-speed/Film

Speed/Print-quantity/

Aperture/Exposure-

compensation/Date/

Time/Title display

Title mark (71)

Exposure-compensation

indicator (84)

Focus signals (36)

Exposure-mode

indicators (55)

Shutter-speed display

Print mark (65)

Battery-condition

indicator (21)

ISO mark

FTPM mark (86)

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QUICK OPERATION

1. Insert battery

5. Set Full Auto operation

Press the program-reset button

to set the camera to fully-

automatic operation.

Using the eyepiece cap, open

the battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries into the

chamber, then close and lock

the battery-chamber cover.

2. Attach lens

6. Select print format

Turn the format-selector switch

to the desired format before

taking the picture.

Align the red mounting dot on

the lens with the one on the

camera. Gently insert the lens

into the mount and turn it

clockwise until it clicks into the

locked position.

3. Insert film

7. Focus on the subject

Align the subject within the

focus frame [ ], then press the

shutter-release button partway

Press the film-chamber release.

Insert the film cassette. Close

the film-chamber door.

down.

will appear in

the viewfinder when the subject

is in focus. The flash will pop-up

and fire when necessary.

4. Turn on power

Press the main switch to turn

the camera on.

8. Take the picture

Press the shutter-release button

all-the-way down to take the

picture.

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ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

1. Undo the camera-strap

buckle and loop the strap

through the upper eyelet

of the camera.

2. Redo the camera-strap

buckle.

BASIC

3. Repeat for the lower

eyelet.

OPERATION

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all

camera operations. Please read all warnings in the Safety

Cautions section of this manual as well as those supplied by

the battery manufacturer.

Checking the Battery Power

Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power

indicator. Each time the main switch is turned on, the battery

symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power

status of the batteries. It is recommended that you always

carry spare batteries in your camera bag.

1. Using the eyepiece cap,

turn the battery-chamber

cover counter-clockwise

and open the battery-

chamber cover.

•Turn the camera off before

removing the old batteries.

•Remove dirt and moisture from

the camera and batteries

before opening the battery-

chamber cover.

Power is sufficient for all

camera operations.

Full-battery symbol

Power is extremely low, but

all functions are operational.

Battery will have to be

replaced very soon. Flash

recycling time may be slow.

2. Insert the batteries as

indicated by the + and -

marks.

Blinking low-battery symbol

3. Close the cover then,

using the eyepiece cap,

turn the battery-chamber

cover to CLOSE to lock it.

Power is insufficient for

camera operation.

Blinking low-battery symbol

alone and the shutter locks

•Main power is automatically switched on when a battery is

installed.

If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is

inserted correctly.

•If

and

blink in the data panel when the

camera is turned on, reset the date and time. See page 67.

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS

Attaching the Lens

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.

•Remove dust, dirt, and moisture from the lens mount before

attaching or removing a lens.

1. Remove the camera body

cap and rear lens cap as

shown.

2. Align the red mounting

dot on the lens with the

red dot on the camera.

3. Gently insert the lens into

the mount and turn it

Lens Hood

Use the lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum

image quality.

•Remove the lens hood from your lens before using the

camera’s built-in flash.

To attach a bayonet mount lens hood, fit the hood into

the bayonet mount on the end of the lens barrel, then turn

the lens clockwise until it stops.

clockwise until it clicks

into the locked position.

•Do not insert the lens at an angle.

•Do not press the lens release when attaching the lens.

If your lens and hood have

guide marks, align the red

line on the lens hood with the

red line on the lens, then turn

the lens hood clockwise until

the dot on the lens hood is

lined up with the line on the

lens.

Removing the Lens

1. Press the lens release and

turn the lens counter-

clockwise until it stops.

2. Gently remove the lens

from the mount and

•To store the lens hood, reverse it and attach it to the lens, then

replace the lens cap.

replace the caps, or

attach another lens.

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

HANDLING THE CAMERA

If you are near or far sighted, use this control to adjust the

eyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is

from -4.0 to +2.0 diopters.

Holding the Camera

Adjusting the Diopter

1. Center your subject in the

focus frame.

2. Press the shutter-release

button partway down to

focus on the subject.

Hold the camera grip firmly with your right hand, while

supporting the lens with your left hand. Make sure your

fingers are not blocking any of the camera’s features. Your

fingers should fit securely around the grip. To hold the camera

steady, keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-

width apart. Always keep the camera strap around your neck

or wrist in the event you accidentally drop it.

3. Turn the diopter-adjustment

dial until your subject

appears sharpest.

Pressing the Shutter Release Button

Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the

camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Gently,

never with a quick jab, press the shutter-release button all-

the-way down to take the picture.

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LOADING FILM

Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in

Advanced Photo System cameras.

•Your camera has an automatic transport system which loads

the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each

exposure.

Loading the Film

Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo

System cameras. Your camera will automatically set the

proper film speed for the film you are using.

•Once loaded, the Film Chamber Lock feature prevents the film

chamber from being opened until the film is rewound into the

cassette.

•There is no need to worry about double exposure. The DEP

(Double Exposure Prevention) feature prevents the camera

from accepting exposed film.

1. Press the main switch to

turn the camera on.

•Film can be loaded when the

camera is on or off.

2. Press the film-chamber

release on the back of the

camera. The film-chamber

door will open.

Visual Exposure Indicators

•The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

•This camera can load film with either the

or VEI current.

VEI MEANING

UNEXPOSED

PARTIALLY EXPOSED

EXPOSED

PROCESSED

3. Insert the new film

cassette into the film

chamber with the VEI on

top.

•Only partially-exposed film (VEI ) rewound in Minolta

cameras with Mid Roll Change capability can be loaded in this

camera.

4. Close the film-chamber

door.

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LOADING FILM

The film speed appears in the

data panel, then the film is

advanced to the first frame.

If 0 blinks and

appears in the data panel, press the film-

chamber release and remove the film.

•Your camera can not load a film cassette, if the current VEI is

When the loading sequence is

complete, the frame counter will

show the number of frames

remaining on the roll.

or . Load film with the

or VEI current.

• If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the

VEI has been changed from

•If the film’s current VEI is

or , remove the film. Remove

and reinsert the batteries, then reload the film. If the problem

persists, contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service

Facility.

•If the shutter-release button is not pressed after loading, an

unexposed ( ) or partially exposed ( ) roll can be removed

by pressing the rewind button, then the film-chamber release.

The VEI will be unchanged.

•If film is loaded with the power off, all indicators in the data

panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is

displayed.

•After the film is loaded, pressing the film-chamber release will

display the film speed and the exposure number in the data

panel.

If film is loaded with the VEI current, take note of the

following:

• An accessory flash should not be mounted when loading film

with the VEI current. Do not attach the flash until the

camera has advanced to the first unexposed frame.

• Do not load partially exposed rolls within 1m (3.3 ft.) of

operating speakers, microwave ovens, hairdryers, etc.

•If slide film is loaded, CS will appear in

the data panel when the film-chamber

door is closed.

•If black and white film is loaded, b will

appear in the data panel when the

film-chamber door is closed.

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FULL AUTO OPERATION

Full Auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and is

suited for use in almost any situation. When the program-

reset button is pressed, the camera is returned to fully-

automatic operation. See page 96.

4. Center your subject in the

focus frame [ ] and press

the shutter-release button

partway down to activate

autofocus.

will

glow when the subject is

in focus.

•The built-in flash will pop-up

and fire when necessary.

1. Press the main switch to

turn the camera on.

5. If you are using a zoom

lens, rotate the zooming

ring on the lens to frame

the subject as desired.

2. Press the program-reset

button to set the camera

to Full Auto.

6. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to take the picture.

3. Set the format-selector

switch to the desired print

format (C, H, or P).

•In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator (flash) will fire to

determine focus distance.

•To take a picture with your subject outside the focus frame [ ]

use focus hold. See page 38.

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REWINDING THE FILM

Automatic Rewind

The camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette

after the last exposure.

Manual Rewind

Use manual rewind when you want to switch to a different

type or speed of film before the current roll is finished.

1. Wait for the film to

completely rewind into

the cassette.

1. Using the eyepiece cap

press the manual-rewind

button.

•While rewinding, the frame

counter will count down.

•0 will appear in the frame

counter and

will blink when

the film is rewound.

2. Follow steps 1-3 from

Automatic Rewind.

•See Mid Roll Change for VEI

display information.

2. Press the film-chamber

release to open the film-

chamber door.

3. Remove the film.

•The VEI display will be

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REWINDING THE FILM

Mid Roll Change

Your camera can reload partially exposed film originally

loaded in a Minolta IX240 type cameras with the MRC feature.

Minolta Advanced Photo System cameras with the MRC

feature set the VEI for partially exposed rolls to . Minolta

Advanced Photo System cameras without the MRC feature

set the VEI for partially exposed rolls to , and the blank

frames can not be exposed.

FOCUS

•Once the

symbol is displayed on the VEI, blank frames can

not be exposed.

Processing

For best results, take your film to a

certified Advanced Photo System

photofinisher displaying this symbol. See

page 97.

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FOCUS SIGNALS

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

When the camera is set to autofocus (AF) mode, pressing

the shutter-release button partway down will activate the

autofocus system and one of the signals below will appear at

the base of the viewfinder. In autofocus mode, the shutter will

not release until the focus is confirmed.

In the situations like those described below, it may be difficult

or impossible for the camera to focus accurately; you may

need to use focus hold, direct-manual focus, or manual

focus.

If two subjects at different

distances overlap in the focus

frame [ ].

If a subject composed of

alternating light and dark lines

completely fills the focus frame

[ ].

Focus is confirmed.

Continuous autofocus, focus is confirmed.

Continuous autofocus, lens focusing (shutter

locked).

If the subject within the focus

frame [ ] is very bright, or low

in contrast.

Focus is not possible (shutter locked). Your

subject is too close or is one of the special

focusing situations described on the next page.

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FOCUS HOLD

DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS

Use focus hold when you want

to take a picture with your

subject outside the focus

frame [ ], or when autofocus is

difficult to confirm.

Use DMF to adjust the focus manually without taking the

camera out of autofocus mode.

1. Press the shutter-release button partway down to

activate autofocus (camera must be in AF mode).

2. Without releasing the

shutter-release button

adjust the focus

manually using the

focusing ring on the lens.

1. Center your subject in

the focus frame [ ] and

press the shutter-release

button partway down.

•

will appear in the

viewfinder.

2. Continue to hold the

shutter-release button

partway down while you

compose your picture.

3. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to take the picture.

3. Press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to

take the picture.

•The focus-confirmed indicator ( ) will appear in the

viewfinder to indicate when the subject in the focus frame is in

focus.

•The camera returns to the autofocus mode after the picture is

taken, or when you remove your finger from the shutter-

release button.

•DMF is not available on lenses without a focusing ring.

•Focus hold can only be used when appears in the

viewfinder.

•DMF is not possible if

appear in the viewfinder.

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MANUAL FOCUS

When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not

possible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system will

monitor focus and indicate when the subject in the focus

frame [ ] is in focus.

1. Press the focus-mode

button,

appear in the data panel

and will appear in the

will

USING THE

BUILT-IN

FLASH

viewfinder.

2. Turn the focusing ring

until your subject

appears sharp and

focused.

•The focus confirmation signal

(

) will appear in the

viewfinder when the subject in

the focus frame is in focus.

•Manual focus is not available on lenses without a focusing ring.

•Press the focus-mode button again to return to autofocus

mode.

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FLASH SIGNALS

FLASH RANGE

In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically when

the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once

up, the flash will fire when necessary.

•The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.

•The built-in flash can provide coverage for Advanced Photo

System focal lengths as short as 22mm.

The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the

film and the maximum aperture of the lens being used. Make

sure your subject is within the working range of the flash

specified in the table below.

With ISO 200 film

•Press the flash down, and select flash cancel when you don't

want the flash to fire.

Max. Flash

Maximum Aperture Min Flash Distance

Distance

3.5

4.0

4.8

5.6

0.6m (2 ft.)

4m (13 ft.)

3.5m (11.5 ft.)

2.9m (9.5 ft.)

2.5m (8.2 ft.)

•When using the 22-80mm f/4-5.6 or the 28-56mm f/4-5.6, the

flash range will vary slightly with focal length.

- At wide angle, the range will be from 0.6 to 3.5 m (2 to 11.5

ft.).

- At 40mm (standard), the range will be from 0.6 to 2.9 m (2 to

10 ft.).

- In telephoto, the range will be from 0.6 to 2.5 m (2 to 8.2 ft.).

•Use higher speed film or an accessory flash to obtain a

greater flash range.

Flash is charged and will fire when the

shutter-release button is pressed.

glowing

blinking

Flash output was sufficient to provide

correct exposure.

•If no flash signal appears in the viewfinder after the flash fires,

•Lens shadowing may occur when using the built-in flash.

- Do not use the built-in flash if the subject distance is less than

0.6m (2ft.).

make sure your subject was within the range of the flash.

- Do not use a lens hood with the built-in flash.

•When using the 25-150mm f/4.5-6.3, if you take a close-up

picture with its widest focal length, lens shadowing may occur.

Make sure your subject is at least 1.3m from the camera, or

use optional Vectis flash or Program/Maxxum flash.

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MANUAL-FILL FLASH/FLASH CANCEL

RED EYE REDUCTION

In the manual fill-flash mode, the flash fires every time a

picture is taken. When the flash is canceled, the built-in flash

will not fire.

When photographing people or animals at night or other low-

light situations, the effect called red-eye may occur due to the

flash reflecting off the inside of the subject’s eyes. To reduce

this effect and to produce more natural looking photographs,

use the built-in flash’s red-eye-reduction mode.

Manual Fill-Flash

Press the flash mode

button until appears in

the data panel.

Selecting Red-eye Reduction:

Press the red-eye-

•When the program-reset

button is pressed, the camera

returns to the autoflash mode.

reduction/wireless-flash

mode button until

appears in the data panel.

• When turned on, the camera

is returned to autoflash with

red-eye reduction or autoflash

without red-eye reduction,

whichever was used last.

Flash Cancel

Press the flash mode

button until

appears in

the data panel.

Canceling Red-eye Reduction:

•When the program-reset

button is pressed, the camera

is returned to autoflash mode.

•If the flash is canceled in low-

light situations, the shutter

speed may be slow; use a

tripod.

Press the red-eye-reduction/wireless-flash-mode button until

no longer appears in the data panel.

When using Red-eye Reduction:

Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few short bursts

just before the picture is taken.

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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

Subject-program selection lets you choose one of the five

subject program modes listed below. These program modes

customize the exposure settings for the type of picture you

will be taking.

Portrait Mode

for portrait photography

SUBJECT

PROGRAM

MODES

for scenic and travel

photography

Landscape Mode

Close-up Mode

Sports Mode

for close-up photography

for sports and action

photography

for night portrait and night

scene photography

Night Portrait Mode

•Pressing the program-reset button returns the camera to Full

Auto. Fully-automatic operation is suitable for most

photographic situations. See page 30.

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PORTRAIT MODE

LANDSCAPE MODE

Use Portrait mode when

Select Landscape mode for

photographing people. Portrait

photography benefits from a

shallow depth-of-field. A

landscape, scenic, or travel

photographs. Landscape

photography generally requires

a large depth-of-field to make

sure everything is in focus. To

achieve this, the camera sets

the smallest aperture possible

while maintaining a fast shutter

speed to prevent blur caused

by camera shake.

shallow depth-of-field

separates the subject from the

background. In portrait mode,

the camera is set to achieve

this effect, leaving you free to

compose the picture and

capture the perfect expression.

1. Set the command switch

2. Press the command-

mode button until the

subject-program pointer

2. Press the command-

mode button until the

subject-program pointer

is under

Tips:

•For best results use your lens in the mid-telephoto range

•Use a wide angle focal length to create a feeling of depth in

(56mm - 80mm).

the photograph.

•Use flash when your subject is backlit, or there are strong

shadows across the face.

•Lock focus on your subject’s eyes and be ready to capture the

perfect expression.

•Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has

strong shadows across the face. If there is no subject in the

foreground do not use flash.

•Use a tripod, especially at slower shutter speeds.

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CLOSE UP MODE

SPORTS MODE

Use Close-up mode when

photographing objects from

short distances. Close-up

photography requires accurate

focusing; use focus hold,

direct-manual focus, or manual

focus to ensure sharp focus.

The camera will select the best

possible aperture and shutter

speed for your subject.

Use Sports mode when a

faster shutter speed is needed

to stop the action. In Sports

mode, the camera sets the

fastest possible shutter speed

and continually adjusts the

focus to track fast-moving

subjects.

•The focus will be set to

continuous mode

. DMF

will not be possible.

1. Set the command switch

2. Press the command-

mode button until the

subject-program pointer

2. Press the command-

mode button until the

subject-program pointer

is under

Tips:

•For best results use the V 50mm f/3.5 Macro lens.

•Do not use the built-in flash when your subject is closer than

0.6 m (1.64 ft.), lens shadowing may occur. We recommend

using the Macro Flash 1200AF Set or the Vectis Flash SF-1

with the macro panel.

•Using flash will only help if your subject is within the flash

range.

•Use fast film and keep the focus frame on your subject.

•Mount the camera on a tripod when using telephoto lenses.

•Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

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NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE

Use Night Portrait mode for

Photographing Night Scenes

taking portraits with scenic

backgrounds at night. Night

portraits require a balanced

exposure between the

Cancel the flash in Night

Portrait mode to photograph

night scenes. Longer shutter

speeds are set in this mode, so

you can easily capture

beautiful photographs of

twilight scenes and night

skylines.

camera’s flash and the

background. In this mode, the

camera sets the largest

possible aperture and a slower

shutter speed to allow the

background to appear in the

photograph.

1. Set the command switch

1. Set the camera to Night

Portrait mode.

2. Press the command-

mode button until the

subject-program pointer

2. Press the flash-mode

button until

appears in

the data panel.

is under

Tips:

•Set the flash to

page 42.

Tips:

•Use faster film and a tripod.

•If you are photographing a dark night scene, it may be difficult

or when using Night Portrait mode. See

•Use faster film and a tripod.

for the camera to focus, use manual focus or focus hold.

•Focus on the main part of your subject.

•Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken.

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CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES

Your camera has four different exposure modes: Aperture-

priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, and Program. The exposure

modes let you to tailor the degree of camera control needed

to capture the desired image. For information on P mode,

refer to Full Auto Operation.

Aperture Priority Mode Manually select aperture

Shutter Priority Mode

Manual Exposure

Manually select shutter speed

CREATIVE

EXPOSURE

MODES

Manually select aperture and

shutter speed

Using Flash in A, S, and M Modes

Autoflash does not operate in A, S, or M mode. If the flash is

up when A, S, or M mode is set, the flash mode is set to

and will fire every time a picture is taken. If the flash is down

when A, S, or M mode is set, the flash is set to

and will

not fire. Refer to Using the Built-in Flash on page 42 for

additional information.

•In A, S, and M modes, press

the flash-mode button to raise

the built-in flash. Press the

built-in flash down to cancel

the flash.

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A MODE APERTURE PRIORITY

•If 2000 or 30” blinks in the

data panel, the required

setting is beyond the camera’s

shutter speed range. Turn the

control dial until the blinking

stops.

In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera

automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper

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

control the range of sharpness (depth-of-field) in an image.

See Aperture Control on page 58.

•In the viewfinder, only the plane on which the camera is

focused will appear sharp. The photographed image will have

a depth-of-field corresponding to the aperture used.

1. Set the command switch

to ASM.

A Mode Flash

2. Press the command-

mode button until A

appears in the data panel.

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

is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the

built-in flash is down, or an attached accessory flash is off,

the flash will not fire. The camera automatically sets the

shutter speed to 1/125 (the flash sync speed). Refer to Flash

Range on page 43 or the accessory flash manual to

determine the aperture and the flash range.

•If 125 blinks in the data panel,

the light level is too bright for

the selected aperture. Turn

the control dial until the

blinking stops.

3. Turn the control dial to

select the aperture.

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APERTURE CONTROL

S MODE SHUTTER PRIORITY

In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera

automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure.

This mode is useful when you want to control subject blur.

1. Set the command switch

to ASM.

Large Aperture

Small Aperture

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.

2. Press the command-

mode button until S

appears in the data panel.

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

narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. A

narrow depth-of-field is used when you want to place greater

visual emphasis on your main subject by blurring the

background, as in the case of portraits. Small apertures

(large numbers) provide greater depth-of-field, bringing an

increasingly greater range into focus. A large depth-of-field is

important when you are photographing landscapes to ensure

the entire scene will be sharp.

3. Turn the control dial to

select the shutter speed.

•Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the

lens you are using.

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SHUTTER CONTROL

S MODE SHUTTER PRIORITY

•If the aperture display in the

data panel blinks, the required

setting is outside the aperture

range of the lens. Turn the

control dial until the blinking

stops.

•The number 60, or 125, displayed in the data panel stands for

1/60th or 1/125th of a second.

Fast Shutter Speed

Slow Shutter Speed

In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, the

shutter speed determines how moving subjects will appear in

the final image. Depending on the speed of your subject,

slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to

flow, creating a feeling of motion. In addition to stopping

action, fast shutter speeds can help prevent blur caused by

camera shake (camera movement during the exposure).

S Mode Flash

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

is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the

built-in flash is down, or an attached accessory flash is off,

the flash will not fire

•Flash operation in the S mode is the same as P mode. The

camera automatically sets the aperture and the shutter speed.

•To stop the motion of your subject, use a fast shutter speed.

•To blur the motion of your subject, set a slow shutter speed.

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M MODE MANUAL EXPOSURE

In M mode, you select both the shutter speed and the

aperture. The meter index, in the viewfinder display, will tell

you if your exposure is over, under, or the same as the

metered exposure.

M Mode Flash

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

is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the

built-in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off, the

flash will not fire

1. Set the command switch

to ASM.

•Refer to Flash Range on page 43 or the accessory flash

manual to determine the aperture setting and the flash range.

•In manual mode, you select both the aperture and the shutter

speed for each exposure.

•Do not set the shutter speed faster than 1/125th of a second

when using flash.

2. Press the command-

mode button until M

appears in the data panel.

Metering in the Manual Mode

In the manual mode, the meter index will display how the

exposure you have set compares with the camera’s meter

reading. The indicator tells you when your exposure is

–

over, the indicator tells you when your exposure is under. If

neither indicator appears, the camera’s meter reading agrees

3. Turn the control dial to

select the shutter speed.

with the exposure you have set.

•Exposure compensation can not be used in the manual mode.

•Change the aperture to obtain half stop corrections.

4. While pressing the

exposure-compensation/

aperture-select button,

turn the control dial to

select the aperture.

Correct Exposure

Over Exposure

Under Exposure

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PRINT QUANTITY SELECT

Print-quantity select lets you choose the number of prints you

will receive from the lab before taking the picture.

Setting the Print Quantity

Before taking the picture-

1. Open the control-panel

door and press the print

button to enter the

desired number of prints.

•The quantity will be displayed

on the data panel.

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

•Press the print button to

increase the quantity by one.

•The quantity can be set to a

maximum of nine. After 9, the

quantity restarts at 1.

•Press the shutter-release

button partway down to return

to the normal data panel

display;

will remain in

the data panel.

2. Take the picture.

•The quantity is reset to one for

the next frame.

•After taking the picture, the print quantity can only be changed

to 0.

•The default quantity for color slide film is 0.

•Some labs may not be able to read the print quantity data.

See your photofinisher for details.

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DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

PRINT QUANTITY SELECT

Your camera records date, time, and title information on the

film’s magnetic data strip. The recorded information is read at

the photo lab and imprinted on the back of your photographs.

•Some labs can not print date and/or time information on the

front of your photographs. See your photofinisher for a full

description of available services.

Setting the Print Quantity to Zero

If someone walked into the picture at the last moment, or you

don't need prints, you can set the print quantity to zero after

taking the picture.

•Zero the print quantity before taking the next picture.

•Automatic rewind prevents the last frame from being zeroed.

•This camera always records date and time information on the

film’s magnetic data strip.

•See your photofinisher for details on having date and time

information imprinted onto prints made from the slides.

After taking the picture-

1. Open the control-panel

door, then press and

hold the print button until

the quantity displayed

changes to a blinking

zero.

Setting the Date/Time

1. Open the control-panel

door, then press the date

button.

2. Press the select button.

•The camera will wind the film

back to rewrite the data, then

readvance the film to the next

frame.

2. Press the select button

until the item you want to

adjust blinks.

•Once selected, this quantity is not changeable until reprints

are ordered.

•The exposed frame itself remains on the film and can be

printed when ordering reprints.

•Some labs may not be able to read the print quantity data.

See your photofinisher for details.

•Each press of the select button

causes the next item to blink.

•The sequence is as follows:

year -> month -> date -> hour

-> minute -> stops blinking

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3. Turn the control dial to

adjust the blinking item.

Changing the Date/Time Format

1. Open the control-panel

door, then press the date

button.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and

time display are correct.

5. Press the date button, or press the select button

until the display stops blinking, to set the updated

information.

2. Press and hold the select

button until all items in

the date display blink.

•After setting the date/time information, press the shutter-

release button partway down to return to the standard data-

panel display.

•This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar

through the year 2029.

•Follow the sequence as stated above. If the wrong button is

pressed, the new data will not be entered.

3. Turn the control dial to

change the display

format.

The sequence is as follows:

`Y M D -> M D `Y -> D M `Y

4. Press the date button, or press the select button

until the display stops blinking, to set the chosen

format.

•After changing the date/time format, press the shutter-release

button partway down to return to the standard data-panel

display.

•Follow the sequence as stated above. If the wrong button is

pressed, the new format will not be entered.

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TITLE IMPRINTING

DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

Three titles from the title list can be preset for use while

taking pictures. Any one of the preset titles can be selected

before the picture is taken. When chosen, the selected title

will be recorded on the film’s IX data strip. At certified

Advanced Photo System photofinishers, the selected title will

be printed on the back of the print.

Imprinting the Date or Time

Before taking the picture-

1. Open the control-panel

door.

2. Press the date button

until the data panel

displays the format you

want to see on the print.

The sequence is as follows:

Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the

available languages. See your photofinisher for details.

Titles are displayed in the data

panel as a title code. Please

refer to the Title List for the

titles available with this

camera.

Date -> Time ->

Imprinting)

(No

•After selecting the desired

date/time format, press the

shutter-release button partway

down to return to the standard

data-panel display;

remain in the data panel.

will

Preselecting Titles

Three title codes have been set into memory. You can

change one or all three title codes at any time.

•The same format will be printed on the front and the back of

the print.

•If front imprinting is not selected, all the date and time

information will be printed on the back of the photograph.

1. Select the code for the title you want from the Title

List.

2. Open the control panel

door, then press the title

button to display the title

code you want to change.

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TITLE IMPRINTING

3. Press the select button,

the first digit of the title

code will blink.

•Pressing the select button

causes the next item to blink,

starting at the right and moving

to the left.

•Press the shutter-release

button partway down to return

to the standard data-panel

display. After setting the title information,

the data panel.

will remain in

•Follow the sequence as stated above. If the wrong button is

pressed, the new data will not be entered.

4. Rotate the control dial to

change the value of the

blinking number.

Frame Title Imprinting

Before taking the picture-

1. Open the control-panel

door.

2. Press the title button to

select the desired title.

•Each press of the title button

changes the title to the next

selection.

5. Press the select button to

make the next digit blink.

Rotate the control dial to

change its value.

•The title number (1, 2, or 3) is

displayed in the lower right

hand corner of the data panel.

6. Press the select button to

make the language code

blink, then rotate the

control dial to change the

language code.

•Press the shutter-release button partway down to return to the

standard data-panel display. After setting the title information,

will remain in the data panel.

7. When the title

3. Take the picture. The IX Data is written and the

selection is canceled for the next frame.

information is correct,

press the title button, or

press the select button

until the display stops

blinking.

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SELF TIMER

TITLE IMPRINTING

The self-timer will delays the release of the shutter for

approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is

pressed.

Filmstrip Title Imprinting

You can choose a title for the entire roll of film. Both the

filmstrip title and the frame title will be imprinted on the back of

the photograph.

1. Place the camera on a

tripod, then press the self-

timer button, until

appears in the data panel.

2. Center your subject in the

focus frame.

•The filmstrip title will be imprinted on the back of every print.

After the film has been

rewound and is blinks in

the data panel-

1. Open the control-panel

door and press the title

button to select the

desired title.

•Each press of the title button

changes the title to the next

selection.

3. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to start the timer. The self-

timer indicator on the

front of the camera will

blink, then glow just

before the shutter

2. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to set the title.

releases.

3. When

blinks in the data panel again, press the

•The self-timer mode will automatically cancel after the shutter

is released.

•Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front

of the camera.

•If you want to take a picture with your subject outside of the

focus frame, use focus hold. See page 38.

•To cancel the self-timer before the shutter releases, press the

main switch to turn the camera off, or press the self-timer

button.

film-chamber release and remove the film.

•Set the filmstrip title before removing the film. Once the film

has been removed, a filmstrip title can not be recorded.

•Once set, the filmstrip title can not be changed or canceled

using the camera.

•Filmstrip titles set on rolls rewound at mid roll will appear on

frames exposed after reloading.

•A filmstrip title can not be set on a reloaded partially exposed

roll.

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CONTINUOUS DRIVE MODE

REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

In this mode, the camera will release the shutter and advance

film as long as the shutter-release button is held down.

The IR Remote Control RC-3 is an optional accessory you

can purchase to operate your camera from up to 6m (19.7 ft.)

away.

•The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or

1. Press the drive-mode

under fluorescent light.

•To save power, remote-control mode is canceled if the remote

control is not operated for more than eight minutes.

• If there is a bright light source behind the camera, attach the

eyepiece cap. See page 81.

button until

the data panel.

appears in

2. Press the shutter-release

button down and hold.

•The camera will continue to

release the shutter and

advance the film as long as the

shutter-release button is held

down.

• The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.

1. Place the camera on a

tripod, then press the

remote-control button

until appears in the

data panel.

•When taking flash pictures, the shutter will release after the

flash is charged.

•When the subject is moving, the shutter will release after the

camera focuses on the subject.

•The frame title and print quantity do not change during a

continuous drive series of pictures.

•To cancel continuous-drive mode, press the drive-mode button

until the drive-mode indicator disappears from the data panel,

or turn the camera off.

2. Arrange the camera and

subject positions, then

compose your picture.

3. Point the remote emitter

toward the front of the

camera and press the • or

2s button.

Emitter window

2s delay button

• Release button

IR REMOTE CONTROL

RC-3

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REMOTE CONTROL MODE

3. Lift your finger from the shutter-release button.

4. Recompose the picture, if necessary.

5. Point the remote toward the front of the camera and

press the or 2s button.

•Focus will remain locked until any button on the camera is

pressed.

•If the

button (release button) is pressed, the lamp on the

front of the camera will blink once before the picture is taken.

•If the 2s button is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera

will blink for two seconds before the shutter releases.

•To cancel, press the remote-control button again, or turn the

camera off.

• If the camera's remote-control receiver does not blink, the

camera did not receive the signal.

•If the flash 'pops up' when the release button on the remote

control is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge,

then press the release button again to take the picture.

• If the flash is up and charged when the remote's release

button is pressed, the picture will be taken immediately.

Changing the Battery

The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When

pressing the remote-control buttons does not release the

shutter, the battery must be replaced. A new battery should

provide approximately ten years of operation.

•Use the IR Remote Control RC-3 from

20cm (approx. 8 in.) above the

camera to elliminate camera shake.

1. Pull out the battery

chamber and remove the

old battery.

Focus Hold in Remote-Control Mode

When your subject is not centered in the focus frame, use

manual focus or focus hold.

2. Insert a new battery into

the battery chamber with

its plus side up.

3. Slide the battery chamber

back into the remote

control.

1. Set the camera to the remote-

control mode.

2. Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the

shutter-release button partway

down until appears in the

viewfinder.

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BULB

Bulb can only be used in M

mode. When set, the shutter will

remain open as long as you

press the shutter-release

button. To avoid blurry pictures,

mount the camera on a tripod

and use the optional IR Remote

Control RC-3 to release the

shutter.

5. Remove the eyepiece cup.

Eyepiece Cup

6. Slide the eyepiece cap on.

•The eyepiece cap prevents

stray light from entering the

eyepiece and affecting

exposure.

1. Select M mode.

Eyepiece Cap

7. Press and hold the shutter-release button to take the

picture.

•The shutter will remain open until the shutter-release button is

released.

2. Turn the control dial until

bulb appears in the data

panel.

•The shutter speed data on the back of the print will be

recorded as 100 seconds.

3. Press and hold the

exposure-compensation/

aperture button, then turn

the control dial to set the

aperture.

4. Mount the camera on

tripod and compose the

picture.

When using the IR Remote Control RC-3

1. Press the • button to open the shutter immediately,

or press the 2s button to delay the release for two

seconds.

2. Press either button to close the shutter.

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SPOT METERING

1. Focus on the subject.

14-segment

honeycomb pattern

Spot metering

2. Press and hold the spot/

AEL button.

will

The standard metering mode for this camera uses a fourteen

segment honeycomb pattern metering system to determine

the correct exposure.

When you want to set the exposure according to a very small

part of the scene, spot metering lets you use a single

metering segment to determine correct exposure. When

selected, only the center segment of the honeycomb pattern

is used to read the brightness of the subject in the spot circle

in the center of the viewfinder.

appear in the viewfinder

•Exposure will be locked until

the spot button is released.

3. Recompose the picture,

then press the shutter-

release button all-the-way

down to take the picture.

•Spot metering is available only when the flash does not fire. If

the spot button is pressed when the flash is fired, slow-shutter

sync is set. See page 95.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

1. Press and hold the

exposure-compensation

button, then turn the

control dial until the

desired compensation

value appears in the data

panel.

Over Exposure

Under Exposure

2. Release the exposure-

compensation button to

enter the number.

Metered Exposure

•

will remain in the data

panel and viewfinder as a

reminder that exposure

compensation is set.

This function lets you compensate the exposure / 3 EV in

–

1/2 EV increments when the camera’s metering system may

not be able to accurately determine exposure. More exposure

is recommended for very bright scenes, such as snow or

beach scenes. Less exposure is recommended when the

scene is composed of darker tones.

•To cancel exposure compensation, perform the above

procedure and select 0.0.

•Exposure compensation is not available in manual mode.

•When using exposure compensation with negative film, set

Fixed Time Print Mode. See page 86.

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FTPM FIXED TIME PRINTING MODE

After the film has been

rewound and blinks in

the data panel-

1. Press the PRINT/FTPM

button. 'on' will appear in

the data panel.

•If the FTPM button is pressed

again, FTPM will be canceled.

2. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down.

with FTPM

without FTPM

FTPM ensures that your film will be printed as it was exposed,

without compensation by the printer.

•FTPM can only be selected for the whole roll of film, not for a

specific image on the roll.

•Some labs may not be able to read the FTPM data. See your

photofinisher for details.

3. When

blinks in the data

panel again, press the

film-chamber release and

remove the film.

•FTPM and a filmstrip title can be set at the same time.

•Setting FTPM cancels Mid Roll Change, and sets the film’s VEI

•FTPM can not be set on reloaded partially exposed rolls

(VEI ).

•Once set, FTPM can not be canceled.

• FTPM can not be selected for slide film.

•Some labs may still compensate some of the exposures.

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SETTING THE FILM SPEED MANUALLY

AF ILLUMINATOR

The film speed can be set manually when you want to

override the DX-coded film speed. Film speeds can be set

manually from ISO 6 to ISO 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.

•The film speed will be set for the entire roll, not for a single

exposure.

If the camera detects that the scene is too dark to focus

accurately, the flash will pop-up and fire a few short bursts

before and after the lens focuses (AF Illuminator). This

provides the light necessary for the camera to detect and

focus on your subject.

•The range of the AF Illuminator flash is approximately one to

five meters.

•When an accessory flash is attached, the accessory flash’s AF

Illuminator will be used.

•The AF Illuminator does not fire in Sports Mode.

1. Press the exposure-

compensation/aperture-

select and the spot/AEL

buttons at the same time.

•The film speed setting appears

in the body data panel.

Turning the AF Illuminator Off

1. Press the flash-mode and

the date/time-mode button

simultaneously. ON AL

2. Turn the control dial to set

the film speed.

appears in the data panel.

2. Press the Select button.

OFF AL appears in the

data panel.

•Press the shutter-release

button partway down to return

to the normal data-panel

display.

3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to

return to normal operation.

•If the film speed has been set manually, the film speed will

blink when the camera is turned on.

•The original DX-coded film speed will be set when partially

exposed film is reloaded.

•Repeat the procedure to turn the AF Illuminator back on.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF CAMERA FLASH CONTROL

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera

Flash Control is available with

the Minolta accessory flashes:

5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi.

Wireless/Remote flash lets you

experiment with creative lighting

techniques using off-camera

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

1. Attach the accessory

flash (5400HS, 5400xi, or

3500xi) to the camera and

turn both the flash and

the camera on.

Normal Flash

accessory flashes without the

usual tangle of accessory cords

and connectors.

2. Press the red-eye-

reduction/wireless-flash

button, WL will appear in

the data panel.

•The flash is now set for

wireless/remote flash

operation.

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. Another signal stops it

once the camera’s TTL flash

meter detects that proper

exposure has been received.

A 2:1 lighting ratio can also be

obtained automatically. When

selected, the off-camera flash

provides 2/3 of the full exposure

and the built-in flash provides

the remaining 1/3.

Wireless/Remote Flash

3. Remove the accessory

flash.

4. Press the camera’s flash-

mode button to raise the

built-in flash. The

Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash

accessory flash is now

ready to be positioned.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH CONTROL

Taking Pictures In Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

2. When the built-in flash is

charged, will glow in

the viewfinder. When the

off-camera flash is

charged, its AF

illuminator will blink.

1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the

information on this page. If you are using a flash unit

other than the 3500xi off camera, refer to the

instruction manual for that flash to determine the

aperture, camera to subject distance, and the flash

to subject distance.

3. Press the spot/AEL button

to test fire the accessory

flash, and wait again for

both flashes to charge.

4. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to take the picture.

3500xi-Subject

Camera-Subject

Distance

Using the Optional Remote Control

The maximum flash-subject distance

for the 3500xi is 5.0m (16.4 ft.).

To avoid underexposed images when using the remote

control with wireless/remote off-camera flash, keep the

remote control at least one meter away from, and do not point

the remote control at, the off-camera flash.

•The off-camera flash may not detect the control signals if it is

placed behind the subject.

Aperture Camera - Subject Distance 3500xi - Subject Distance

1.4 - 5.0 m

4.6 - 16 ft.

1.0 - 5.0 m

3.3 - 16 ft.

f/4

1.2 - 5.0 m

3.9 - 16 ft.

0.85 - 5.0 m

2.8 - 16 ft.

f/4.8

f/5.6

1.0 - 5.0 m

3.3 - 16 ft.

0.7 - 4.5 m

2.3 - 14.5 ft.

• Calculated for ISO 200 film only.

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SLOW SHUTTER SYNC

WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF CAMERA FLASH CONTROL

Slow-shutter sync balances the existing light and flash

exposures to let you photograph portraits with scenic

backgrounds at night or in other low-light situations.

•Slow-shutter sync is similar to Night Portrait mode. Use slow-

shutter sync in A mode, where Night Portrait mode is not

available.

Canceling the Wireless/Remote Flash

1. Reattach the accessory

flash to the camera.

2. Press the red-eye-

reduction/wireless-flash

button.

•WL will disappear from the

data panel.

While pressing the spot/AEL

button, press the shutter-

release button all-the-way

down to take the picture.

•In A, S, and M modes, press the

flash-mode button to raise the

flash.

•To cancel wireless/remote-flash mode on the camera only,

press the red-eye-reduction/wireless-flash mode button without

attaching the flash.

•To cancel wireless/remote-flash mode on the 3500xi only, turn

the flash off, then press and hold the ON/OFF button until the

wireless lamp turns off.

•Use of a tripod is recommended.

•To cancel wireless/remote-flash mode on other flash units,

refer to your flash owners manual.

Wireless/Remote Ratio Control

In wireless/remote mode, when ratio control is selected, the

output of the off-camera flash and built-in flash combine to

provide a 2:1 lighting ratio.

To use ratio control

1. Press and hold the flash-

mode button.

2. Press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down

to take the picture.

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LAB SERVICES

To receive the best possible prints, take

your film to a photolab displaying the

Certified Advanced Photo System

Photofinishing Service logo.

Photofinishers displaying this logo have

been certified according to Advanced

Photo System guidelines.

APPENDIX

•The following is a list of services required for certification. See

your photolab for a full list of available services.

Photolabs displaying this logo will be able to provide the

following five services.

1. CHP - Print Format

Your film will be printed according to the format set when the

picture was taken.

2. Date and Title Imprinting

PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON

The program-reset button quickly returns the camera to fully-

automatic operation. Pressing the program-reset button will

set the camera as follows:

The date, time, and selected title are printed on the back of

the picture in the chosen format.

3. PQI - Print Quality Improvement

The lab will compensate (or not compensate) printing

according to the data recorded on the magnetic data strips.

4. Film is returned in the cassette.

To keep the film dust free and aid in organization, film is

returned in its original film cassette. The VEI will be set to

to prevent accidental loading.

FUNCTION

P-MODE SETTING

Exposure mode

Focus mode

P mode

Autofocus

Flash mode

Auto-on

+/- 0

Exposure Compensation

Film-drive mode

Self-timer

5. Index Print

An index print showing a numbered image of each frame is

included with your returned order.

Single-frame advance

Canceled

Wireless/Remote Flash

Reprints

Images are always captured in the H format however,

any of the three formats can be selected when ordering

reprints.

•Title, date, print quantity, red-eye reduction, manual film speed,

and AF illuminator settings will not change.

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ACCESSORY INFORMATION

This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, flash

units, and other accessories manufactured and distributed by

Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may

result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera

and accessories.

Accessory Flash Control

When using an accessory flash with your camera, you may

select any of the three flash modes. Please read the following

instructions for selecting accessory flash modes.

Lenses

Changing the flash mode

Press the camera flash-

mode button to select the

All V-series lenses can be used with this camera.

Flashes

(

)

desired mode: AUTO

( ) ( )

All Vectis, i, xi, and HS series flash units can be used with this

camera.

•X-Series flash units can not be used with this camera.

ON , or OFF

•All information is transferred

directly to the accessory flash.

To attach an accessory flash, remove

the accessory shoe cap as shown.

•Dry the camera and flash contacts before

Using the flash

Press the flash ON/OFF

button to select the desired

mode:

mounting the flash.

•Advanced Photo System lenses require shorter focal lengths to

obtain the same angle of view as their 35mm counterparts.

Refer to the table below to determine the widest focal length

your accessory flash will cover.

Select

, or

in P and

Subject program modes.

Select , or

modes.

in A, S, or M

Coverage for 35mm

Focal Length

Coverage for Advanced Photo

System Focal Length

•Flash data is not transferred to

the camera until the shutter-

release button is pressed

partway down.

24 mm

28 mm

35 mm

19 mm

22 mm

28 mm

•Only Vectis series flashes are splashproof. Do not allow other

series flash units to get wet.

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CARE AND STORAGE

ACCESSORY INFORMATION

Cleaning

Accessory Flash Notes

• If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft,

clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with

sand, gently blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the

surface.

• To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand

then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid

and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the

center.

•To use an AF series flash unit, the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-

1100 must be attached to the camera. When the flash is on,

the flash will fire each time the shutter is released. At no time

will the flash’s AF illuminator activate.

•The 5400HS, 5400xi, 3500xi, 5200i, 3200i,and 4000AF flashes

zoom according to the focal length of the lens.

•The flash range and coverage angle of the 5400HS, 5400xi,

5200i, and 4000AF flashes is suitable for Advanced Photo

System focal lengths. The coverage displays may not display

Advanced Photo System focal lengths accurately. For

example, the 56mm Advanced Photo System focal length will

be displayed as 50mm or 60mm.

•The flash range diagrams in the 3500xi, 2000xi, 3200i, and the

2000i flash units are applicable for Advanced Photo System

focal lengths.

• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.

• Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the mirror.

Doing so may impair their alignment and movement. Dust on

the mirror will not affect the picture quality.

• Never use compressed air to clean the camera’s interior, doing

so may cause damage to sensitive interior parts.

• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.

• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

Storage

Not for use on Vectis system cameras

•Close-up Diffuser CD-1000

•Wireless Remote Flash Controller

•Eyepiece Corrector 1000

When storing your camera for extended periods, please follow

these guidelines:

• Attach the protective caps.

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and

chemicals such as moth balls. For very long periods, place the

camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent.

• Periodically release the camera’s shutter to keep it operating

properly.

•Wireless Controller IR-1N

• Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera’s

operation to make sure it is functioning properly.

Before Important Events

• Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test

photographs.

• Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment

malfunction.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced

before August, 1996. To obtain compatibility information for

products released after this date, contact the authorized Minolta

Service Facility nearest you.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

CARE AND STORAGE

Camera Type:

IX240 type system camera

Lens

Minolta V lens

Questions and Service

• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local

camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an

authorized Minolta Service Facility for details.

AF System:

Type: TTL phase-detection system; Sensor: One CCD line sensor;

Focus Modes: Autofocus/Manual focus; AF Mode Selection: Single-

frame/Continuous drive; Sensitivity: EV 1-19 (ISO 200); AF

Illuminator: Flash, Range: 1 - 5m (3.3 - 16 ft.)

Metering:

Without Flash: 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering or Spot

metering; With Flash: 4-segment TTL direct metering; Range:

Honeycomb pattern- EV 3-21 (f/3.5 ISO 200), Spot- EV 6-21 (f/3.5

ISO 200); AE Sensor: Without flash- 14-segment honeycomb-

pattern silicon photocell (SPC), With flash- 4-segment SPC

Shutter:

Important Information for Advanced Photo System

Camera Owners

The Advanced Photo System includes many possibilities for

photography which are not yet available on current photofinishing

equipment, even at certified Advanced Photo System

Photofinishers. Feature availability will increase as the system

moves forward and processing equipment is updated or modified.

The Vectis S-1 is already equipped with a number of these

functions. We recommend you ask your photofinisher for a list of

available services when having your Advanced Photo System film

developed.

Type: Electronically controlled, vertical traverse focal-plane; Range:

1/2000 - 30 sec, bulb; Flash Sync: 1/125 sec or slower (1/45 sec

with wireless/remote flash)

Functions include;

Print Quantity Selection

Front Imprinting

Flash:

Fixed Time Printing Mode (FTPM)

Photo Data Recording

Type: Built-in, pop-up type with TTL control; Guide Number: 14 (at

ISO 200); Coverage: 22mm (Advanced Photo System focal length)

Recycling time: 2.5 sec

In P, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Portrait modes: Autoflash in

low-light or backlit situations, Manual Fill-flash, and Flash Cancel

In Close-up and Sports modes: Autoflash in low light, Manual Fill-

flash, and Flash Cancel

In A/S/M modes: Manual Fill-flash and Flash Cancel

Viewfinder:

Type: SLR type, TTL relay-optical; Field of view: 95%;

Magnification: 0.8X; Diopter: -4 to +2 diopters; Eye relief: 25mm

from the eyepiece lens

Technical details of optional V lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6

Elements:

Groups:

Angle of view:

Min. focus distance:

Max. magnification:

Minimum f-stop:

Filter diameter:

Dimensions:

Weight:

34°10' - 63°20'

0.35 m (5.5 in)

0.18X

f/32

40.5 mm

ø59 x 52 mm

115 g

Film Transport:

Loading: Drop-in loading; Continuous Drive: Approx. 1 frame per

sec.; Frame counter: backwards type; Rewind: Automatic and

manual

The specifcations are based on the latest information available at

the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Film Speed Setting:

Automatic: ISO 25 to ISO 6400; Manual: ISO 6 to ISO 6400

Splashproof:

Equivalent to IPX2 (IEC standard)

Power:

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you

are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not

cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition

continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility.

Two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries

Performance:

No display appears when the camera is switched on.

•The batteries are loaded incorrectly; remove and reinstall the

batteries.

•The batteries are exhausted; install new batteries.

•The camera has malfunctioned; turn the camera off and

remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does

not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact

an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

Performance is based on Minolta's standard test method using 25

exposure IX240 film, a V 22-80mm f/4-5.6 lens, and fresh batteries.

The lens is focused from infinity to 2.0 m and back 2 times and the

shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before

the shutter is released. Exposures are taken at a rate of two rolls

per month.

Autofocus does not work when shutter-release button

is pressed partway down.

•The situation is unsuitable for autofocus; use focus hold or

Flash Use # Rolls at 20°C

none

50% of Exp.

100%

approx. 25

approx.15

approx.10

manual focus.

•The camera is set to the manual-focus mode; press the

focus-mode button to return to autofocus mode.

•The subject is too close; check the minimum focus distance

for your lens.

Shutter can not be released.

•The focus can not be confirmed; use focus hold, or manual

If more operations are performed during use, battery performance

will be lower. To maximize battery performance, slide the main

switch to lock when the camera is not in use.

Dimensions:

126.5 X 76.5 X 63.5mm (4.98 X 3.01 X 2.5 in.)

Weight:

focus.

•The camera is attached to a microscope or telescope; contact

a Minolta Service Facility for information.

Flash fires when the shutter-release is pressed

partway down.

•The AF illuminator is on; this is a normal camera operation.

Flash picture is too dark.

365g (12.87 oz.)

Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information

available at the time of printing and are subject to change without

notice.

•Your subject is beyond the flash range; make sure your

subject is within the flash range before taking the picture.

Lower part of flash picture is dark.

•The lens hood is attached; remove the lens hood before

using the built-in flash.

This mark on the bottom of your camera is to inform you that

this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European

Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.

CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

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CAMERA WARNINGS

MODE

DISPLAY

CAUSE

ACTION

PAGE

In bright light, attach a neutral density (ND) filter, use film

with lower film speed, or reduce the overall brightness of

your surroundings. In low-light, use flash or another light

source to increase the brightness of your surroundings.

Light level is beyond the range of

available shutter speeds and

apertures.

Shutter speed and

aperture blink

Required shutter speed is beyond

the range of the camera.

Select a larger/smaller aperture until the display stops

blinking.

56-57

59-60

2000, 125, or 30” blinks

Required aperture is beyond the

range of the lens.

Select a faster/slower shutter speed until the display

stops blinking.

Maximum or Minimum

aperture blinks

Light level is below the camera’s

minimum metering range.

Use higher speed film, increase the brightness, cancel

spot metering.

Spot

All

82-83

blinks

Attach the lens, or disconnect and reattach the lens.

If the camera is attached to a microscope or telescope;

contact a Minolta Service Facility for information.

Lens is not attached, or is

attached improperly.

LEnS appears

FILM appears

All

Film is not loaded.

Load film.

Date memory can be lost when

the batteries are changed.

Reset the date and time.

All

and

blink

Turn the camera off, then remove and reinsert the

batteries. If normal operation does not resume or the

camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized

Minolta Service Facility.

All

Camera malfunction

Err appears

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Imprinting

a title

Program reset

Portrait Mode

Select a

subject

program mode

Landscape Mode

Close-up Mode

Sports Mode

Imprinting

the date/time

Night Portrait Mode

Set manual

fill-flash

Setting the

print quantity

Set flash

cancel

Setting a

filmstrip title

Set red-eye

reduction

Manual rewind

Preselecting

a title

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11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630,

U.S.A.

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Head Office

369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga,

Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada

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1065 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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Products Co., Ltd.

368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai,

China

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