Konica Minolta Film Camera DYNAX40M User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury  
if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the  
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,  
especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage  
circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The  
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.  
• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from  
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.  
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when  
around children, not to harm them with the product or parts.  
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage  
eyesight.  
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a  
distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.  
• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the  
viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause  
blindness.  
• Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with  
wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the  
batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product  
exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or  
electric shock.  
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as  
gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable  
products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the  
product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may  
cause an explosion or fire.  
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue  
use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn  
yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may  
cause injuries.  
Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs  
are required.  
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CAUTION  
• Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused  
on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap  
when the product is not in use.  
• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment  
such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage  
the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries  
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects.  
The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may  
cause burns.  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-  
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment  
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-  
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-  
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv-  
er is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the  
requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing  
equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European  
Conformity).  
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.  
Dynax and Maxxum are trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this  
manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.  
Names of parts ...............................................................................8  
Data panel .........................................................................10  
Viewfinder ..........................................................................11  
Getting started ..............................................................................12  
Attaching the strap.............................................................12  
Attaching a lens.................................................................13  
Removing a lens................................................................13  
Installing batteries..............................................................14  
Battery condition indicator .................................................15  
Loading film .......................................................................16  
Diopter adjustment ............................................................17  
Setting the date and time - Date model ............................18  
Changing batteries - Date model.......................................19  
Basic operation .............................................................................20  
Turning on the camera ......................................................20  
Handling the camera .........................................................20  
Taking a picture .................................................................21  
Focus signals.....................................................................22  
Special focusing situations ................................................22  
Focus lock .........................................................................23  
Flash modes......................................................................24  
Flash signals......................................................................25  
Flash range........................................................................25  
Subject programs ..............................................................26  
Film rewind ........................................................................28  
Manual rewind ...................................................................29  
A short guide to photography........................................................30  
What is a stop? What is an Ev?........................................31  
Advanced operation......................................................................32  
Drive modes ......................................................................32  
Self-timer notes .................................................................33  
Continuous-advance notes................................................33  
Remote control notes ........................................................34  
Attaching the eyepiece cap ...............................................35  
Optional viewfinder accessories........................................35  
Function dial ......................................................................36  
About full-auto program.....................................................37  
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Exposure warning - Program.............................................37  
Exposure modes................................................................38  
Aperture priority - A ...........................................................39  
Shutter priority - S .............................................................40  
About shutter speeds.........................................................41  
What is an f-number?........................................................41  
Exposure compensation....................................................42  
Manual exposure - M.........................................................44  
Bulb exposures..................................................................45  
Focus area selection .........................................................46  
Focus modes.....................................................................47  
Exposure bracketing / Multiple exposures.........................48  
Bracketing notes................................................................49  
Multiple exposure notes.....................................................50  
Manual ISO........................................................................51  
Date imprinting - Date model.............................................52  
AF illuminator.....................................................................53  
Shutter lock........................................................................53  
Accessory notes............................................................................54  
Lens notes.........................................................................54  
Accessory flash notes........................................................56  
Wireless Controller IR-1N..................................................56  
About flash metering..........................................................57  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................58  
Care and storage..........................................................................60  
Operating conditions..........................................................60  
Storage ..............................................................................60  
Cleaning.............................................................................61  
Before important events ....................................................61  
Questions and service.......................................................61  
Technical specifications ................................................................62  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
*This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be  
taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and  
storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 60).  
Remote-control receiver (p. 34, 45) (Date model)  
Shutter-release button (p. 21)  
Control dial  
Flash* (p. 24)  
Function button  
Function dial / Main switch  
(p. 36)  
Strap eyelet (p. 12)  
Lens release (p. 13)  
Lens mount  
Mirror*  
Lens contacts*  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
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Accessory shoe  
Data panel  
Flash-mode button (p. 24)  
Drive-mode button (p. 32)  
Manual-rewind button  
(p. 29)  
Back-cover release (p. 16)  
Strap eyelet (p. 12)  
Exposure-compensation button (p. 42)  
Viewfinder*  
Film window  
Battery-chamber  
door (p. 14)  
Tripod socket  
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DATA PANEL  
1. Full-auto program icon (p. 37)  
2. Subject program icons (p. 26)  
3. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)  
4. Full-auto / Subject program indicator (p. 26, 37)  
5. Aperture display  
6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)  
7. Remote-control indicator (p. 32, 34, 45) (Date model)  
8. Frame counter  
9. Film-transport signals  
10. Cartridge mark  
11. Manual-focus indicator (p. 47)  
12. Focus area indicators (p. 46)  
13. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 52) (Date model)  
14. Flash-mode indicators (p. 24)  
15. Self-timer indicator (p. 32)  
16. Single-frame / Continuous advance indicator (p. 32)  
17. PASM exposure-mode indicators (p. 38)  
18. Multiple-exposure indicator (p. 48)  
19. Exposure-bracketing indicator (p. 48)  
20. Shutter-speed display  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
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VIEWFINDER  
Wide focus frame  
Spot focus area (p. 46)  
Exposure indicators  
Focus signal (p. 22)  
Flash indicator (p. 25)  
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GETTING STARTED  
ATTACHING THE STRAP  
With the visible protrusions on the  
inside of the holder ring oriented as  
shown, pass the tip of the strap  
through the ring.  
1
2
3
Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s  
strap eyelet from below and then the holder  
ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes  
between the strap and the camera.  
Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull  
to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may  
be threaded through the buckle easily.  
Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to  
the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.  
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ATTACHING A LENS  
This camera uses interchangeable  
lenses. See page 54 for compatible  
lenses. Never touch the inside of the  
camera, especially the lens contacts  
and mirror.  
Remove the body and rear lens caps.  
The arrow on the rear lens cap must  
be aligned to the lens mounting  
index.  
Align the red mounting index on the  
lens and camera body (1). Carefully  
insert the lens into the mount, then  
turn it clockwise until it clicks into the  
locked position. Do not insert the lens  
at an angle. If it does not fit, check its  
orientation with the index marks.  
Never force the lens.  
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REMOVING A LENS  
Press the lens release all the way in  
(1) and turn the lens counter-  
clockwise until it stops. Carefully  
remove the lens.  
Replace the caps on the lens and  
attach the body cap or another lens  
to the camera.  
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INSTALLING BATTERIES  
The camera requires two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to operate. Read  
the proper and safe use section on page 2 before using the  
batteries. When changing batteries, confirm the function dial is in  
the off position.  
Slide the battery-chamber release in  
the direction shown, and open the  
door. Setting the camera down with  
the battery-chamber door open may  
damage the camera.  
Insert the batteries as indicated on  
the diagram next to the battery  
chamber-door. Confirm the positive  
and negative battery terminals are  
oriented correctly.  
Push the battery-chamber door  
closed until it clicks into place.  
Date Model  
The date display will blink when the camera is turned on until the clock  
and calendar are set. To set the camera’s clock and calendar, see page  
18.  
The clock and calendar are powered by the camera batteries. If the  
batteries are removed, the date and time are reset, and the date-  
imprinting function is disabled. To save the date and time when changing  
batteries, see page 19.  
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GETTING STARTED  
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR  
The camera has a battery-condition  
indicator. When the camera is on, the  
indicator appears on the data panel.  
If the data panel is blank, the  
batteries may be exhausted or  
installed incorrectly.  
Full-battery indicator - power is  
sufficient for all camera operations.  
Low-battery indicator - indicator  
blinks. All functions are operational,  
but the batteries need to be replaced  
soon. Flash recycling time may be  
slow.  
Low-battery warning - indicator  
blinks and no other indicators appear  
on the data panel. Power is  
insufficient for camera operation and  
the shutter will not release. Replace  
the batteries.  
Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator can give a false low-  
battery warning, even though power is sufficient for operation. Turn  
the camera on and off a few times to reset the display.  
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LOADING FILM  
Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the  
chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film  
speed (ISO) with DX-coded film. If non-DX-coded film is used, the  
camera sets the film speed to ISO25. See page 51 to set the film  
speed manually.  
Slide the back-cover release down to  
open the camera.  
Never touch the shutter curtain with  
your fingers or the film leader. The  
curtain’s  
precision  
design  
is  
extremely sensitive to pressure.  
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Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the leader  
between the guide rails to the film-tip index mark (1). If the film tip  
extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind  
the excess film back into the cartridge.  
Hold the film cartridge down  
so that the film lays flat.  
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Close the back cover. The camera  
automatically advances the film to the  
first frame. Take care not to catch the  
strap when closing the cover.  
If the film is loaded correctly, the  
frame counter indicates the first  
frame. The film speed (ISO) is  
displayed on the data panel for 5  
seconds.  
If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0  
blinks in the frame counter. Reload  
the film.  
Camera Notes  
Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film; winding problems may occur.  
Infrared film cannot be used as the camera’s frame counter sensor will fog  
the film. No more than 40 exposures can be taken on one roll. When using  
72-exposure film, the camera rewinds the roll after the 40th exposure.  
When using DX-coded film, the film speed is set automatically in one Ev  
increments from ISO 25 to ISO 3200: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,  
and 3200. Film with speeds not listed are automatically set to the first  
value below the rated ISO. For example, ISO 125 film is set to ISO 100.  
Film speed can be set manually in 1/3 Ev increments with the function  
dial, see page 51.  
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SETTING DATE AND TIME - DATE MODEL  
The camera’s clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting.  
The date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on if  
the clock and calendar are not set or have reset because the  
batteries are exhausted.  
Turn the function dial to the date select position  
(SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data  
panel. The date format is year, month, day.  
Turn the control dial (1) to select the date and  
time registers; the selected register blinks.  
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Calendar  
To change the selected register,  
Clock  
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press and hold the function  
button (2) and turn the control  
dial (3). The camera uses a 24  
hour clock so 14:00 is 2pm. The  
calendar is automatic from the  
year 2003 to 2039.  
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Continue until the calendar and clock are set. Turn the function dial  
to another position to view the standard data panel display. See  
page 52 on how to use the date imprinting function.  
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CHANGING BATTERIES - DATE MODEL  
When the batteries have been removed, the camera’s built-  
in clock will stop. The following procedure stores the current  
time and date when the batteries are changed.  
Turn the camera on and off with the function dial.  
The camera stores the current date and time in a  
memory register each time the camera is turned  
off or on.  
Change the batteries as described on page 14.  
Turn the camera on. If normal data panel display  
appears, the clock and calendar did not reset.  
If the date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on,  
the clock and calendar reset. See the facing page on how to set the  
date and time.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
This section covers the basic operation of the camera.  
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this  
section before moving on.  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON  
To turn on the camera, simply turn the function  
dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic  
operation section assumes that the full-auto  
program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle.  
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The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture  
taking process. For more on this and other  
functions, see page 36.  
HANDLING 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.  
The use of a tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-  
light situations or when using telephoto lenses. If a tripod is not  
available, lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface  
to steady the camera.  
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TAKING A PICTURE  
Place the subject in the wide focus  
frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the  
zooming ring to frame the subject.  
Press the shutter release button  
partway down to activate the autofocus  
and exposure systems (1). The  
viewfinder focus signal (p. 22) confirms  
focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat  
the procedure.  
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If the flash is required for the exposure,  
it raises automatically and the flash  
indicator appears in the viewfinder (p.  
25). In low-light conditions, the flash  
acts as an AF illuminator (p. 53).  
Focus signal  
Flash indicator  
The shutter speed and aperture used  
for the exposure are displayed on the  
data panel.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all the  
way down to take the picture (2). When  
taking a picture, press the shutter-  
release button gently so not the shake  
the camera during the exposure.  
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FOCUS SIGNALS  
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus  
system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto  
lenses, or in low light conditions.  
Focus locked.  
Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.  
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a  
special focus situations may be preventing the system from  
focusing. Use focus lock (p. 23) or manual focus (p. 47).  
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS  
The camera may not be able to focus in the following situations.  
Use focus lock or manual focus (p. 47).  
1
2
3
4
1. The subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in  
contrast.  
2. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.  
3. The subject is near a very bright object or area.  
4. The subject composed of alternating light and dark lines  
completely fills the focus frame.  
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FOCUS LOCK  
Focus lock is used for off-center subjects outside the focus frame.  
Focus lock can also be used when a special focusing situation  
prevents the camera from focusing by allowing the camera to be  
focused on a object at the same distance as the subject.  
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Center your subject in the wide focus  
frame, then press the shutter-release  
button partway down to lock focus (1).  
The focus is locked when focus signal  
appears in the viewfinder. If the signal  
blinks, the camera was unable to  
focus; repeat the procedure.  
The exposure is locked with focus.  
Releasing the shutter button cancels  
focus lock.  
Focus signal  
2
Continue to hold the shutter-release  
button partway down and compose the  
picture.  
Press the shutter-release button all the  
way down (2) to take the picture.  
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FLASH MODES  
The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal  
lengths from 28mm of longer. When using lenses shorter than  
28mm, the corners of the image will not be fully illuminated.  
Remove the lens hood to prevent lens shadowing, see page 55.  
The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. Push down  
the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.  
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To change the flash mode, press the flash-  
mode button (1) until the appropriate mode  
is displayed on the data panel. The flash  
modes cycle in the following order:  
Autoflash  
Autoflash  
with red-eye  
reduction  
Fill flash  
Fill flash Flash cancel  
with red-eye  
reduction  
Autoflash - the built-in-flash pops up automatically when flash  
illumination is required. Only available with full-auto program,  
program, and subject programs (p. 26).  
Fill flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the  
ambient light. Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows  
caused by strong direct light or sunshine.  
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Used when flash photography  
is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the  
subject is beyond the flash range.  
Red-eye reduction - the camera fires several pre-flashes before  
the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes and  
reduce the red-eye effect.  
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When using aperture-priority, shutter-priority, or manual exposure  
mode, the flash is set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the  
flash-mode button to raise the flash. Continue to press the flash-  
mode button to change the mode.  
FLASH SIGNALS  
The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash.  
Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire.  
Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure.  
If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject  
was not within the flash range.  
FLASH RANGE  
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and  
the aperture used for the exposure. The flash range cannot exceed  
4.0m/13.1ft. The subject must be within the flash range specified in  
the table below to be correctly exposed.  
Aperture  
f/2.8  
f/3.5  
f/4.0  
f/5.6  
ISO 100  
ISO400  
1.0 ~ 4.0m / 3.3 ~ 13.1 ft.  
1.0 ~ 3.4m / 3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.  
1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.  
1.0 ~ 2.1m / 3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.  
1.0 ~ 4.0m / 3.3 ~ 13.1 ft.  
Camera Notes  
Do not use the built-in or accessory flash when using a filter with a filter  
factor greater than 0, a close-up lens, or the focus-range limiter or macro  
release on certain lenses. This will result in an incorrect exposure.  
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SUBJECT PROGRAMS  
Subject programs optimize the camera system for specific  
conditions or subjects. Five subject programs are available.  
Turn the function dial (1) to the  
1
full-auto  
position.  
/
subject program  
Press and hold the function  
button (2) and turn the control  
dial (3) to select the appropriate  
program; the active program is  
indicated with the pointer on the  
data panel. The subject  
program is reset when the  
camera is turned off.  
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2
Portrait - optimized to create sharp images of the subject  
with a soft background. Most portraits look best at a  
telephoto setting; the long focal length does not exaggerate  
facial features and the shallow depth of field separates the  
subject from the background. Use fill flash (p. 24) with  
strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh  
shadows.  
Landscape - optimized to create sharp landscape  
photographs, while maintaining a shutter speed fast  
enough to prevent blurring from camera shake. For best  
results zoom to a wide-angle setting or use a wide-angle  
lens. Include a foreground subject or detail to create a  
feeling of depth in the picture.  
When taking a portrait within a landscape, use fill flash (p.  
24) with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh  
shadows, see flash range on page 25. The flash will have  
no effect on the landscape. The use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
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Close-up - the camera selects the optimum aperture and  
shutter speed combination to photograph at short object  
distances. For best results use a macro lens or a macro  
capable zoom lens. Focusing time can be longer with  
macro lenses. The use of a tripod is recommended.  
The built-in flash will overexpose subjects closer than 1.0m  
(3.3 ft.). Use flash cancel. At close distances, the lens or  
len hood may block the flash, creating a shadow at the  
bottom of the image. The use of an accessory flash is  
recommended.  
Sports Action - the camera uses the fastest possible  
shutter speed to stop motion and continually adjusts focus  
to track the subject. The use of fast film is recommended.  
When the subject is not within the flash range, use flash  
cancel (p. 24). Mount the camera on a tripod or monopod  
when using telephoto lenses.  
Night Portrait - for photographs of people in low-light  
conditions. The camera balances the ambient light  
exposure with the flash exposure so the background  
appears in the image. The use of fast film is recommended.  
Ask the subject not to move after the flash burst as the  
shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Use  
a tripod to reduce camera shake.  
To photograph a landscape or scene at night, set the flash  
mode to flash cancel (p. 24). Dark night scenes may  
prevent the AF system from focusing, use manual focus (p.  
47). Night scenes tend to photograph better at twilight  
rather than in the darkness of night. The faint light in the  
early evening sky adds detail to the shadows of the scene.  
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FILM REWIND  
After the last frame on the roll of film has been exposed, the camera  
rewinds the film automatically. The frame counter counts down  
during rewind. Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is  
rewinding.  
Wait until the film is completely rewound;  
zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter  
and the cartridge mark blinks on the data  
panel to indicate the camera can be opened  
to remove the film.  
Slide the back-cover release down to open  
the camera and remove the film. Close the  
back cover taking care not to catch the strap.  
To load a new roll of film, see page 16.  
Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be  
taken, the film processor may not print more than the number  
specified on the film cartridge or the last frame may be cropped.  
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MANUAL REWIND  
The film can be rewound manually  
before the roll is finished.  
Gently press the manual-rewind  
button using a pen to begin rewinding  
the film. Only use blunt objects.  
Sharp objects may damage the  
camera.  
Wait until the film is completely rewound;  
zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter  
and the cartridge mark blinks on the data  
panel to indicate the camera can be opened  
to remove the film.  
Slide the back-cover release down to open  
the camera and remove the film. Close the  
back cover taking care not to catch the strap.  
To load a new roll of film, see page 16.  
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A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY  
Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and  
disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in  
making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment  
cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic  
photographic principles.  
The lens aperture controls not only  
exposure, but also depth of field;  
the area between the closest object  
in focus and the furthest object in  
focus. The larger the aperture  
value, the greater the depth of field  
and the longer the shutter speed  
needed to make the exposure. The  
smaller the aperture value, the  
shallower the depth of field and the  
faster the shutter speed needed to  
make the exposure. Usually  
landscape photographs use a large  
depth of field (large aperture value)  
to keep the foreground and  
background in focus, and portraits  
use a shallow depth of field (small  
aperture value) to separate the  
subject from the background.  
Depth of field also changes with  
focal length. The shorter the focal  
length, the greater the depth of  
field; the longer the focal length,  
the shallower the depth of field.  
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The shutter controls not only  
exposure, but also the ability to stop  
motion. Fast shutter speeds are  
used in sport photography to stop  
action. Slow shutter speeds can be  
used to show the flow of motion such  
as water cascading over a waterfall.  
The use of a tripod is recommended  
with slow shutter speeds.  
WHAT IS A STOP? WHAT IS AN EV?  
The term “stop” comes from the name of aperture plates in old  
lenses. Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one stop or one  
Ev adjusts the exposure by a factor of two.  
+3 stops  
+2 stops  
+1 stop  
+3.0 Ev  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
8X as much light  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
–1.0 Ev  
–1 stop  
–2 stops  
–3 stops  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
1/8 as much light  
–2.0 Ev  
–3.0 Ev  
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ADVANCED OPERATION  
This section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read the  
basic operation section before moving on.  
DRIVE MODES  
The drive modes control how  
pictures are captured. The  
remote-control drive mode is only  
1
available with the date model.  
To change the drive mode, press  
the drive-mode button (1) until the  
appropriate mode is displayed on  
the data panel.  
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time  
the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 21).  
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by  
approximately ten seconds. Used for self portraits (p. 33).  
Continuous advance - to take a series of images when  
the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p. 33).  
Remote control - to release the shutter from up to 5m  
(16.4ft.) away with the optional Remote Control RC-3 (p.  
34). Date model only.  
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SELF-TIMER NOTES  
When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, focus  
and exposure are locked for the picture; confirm focus lock with the  
viewfinder focus signal (p. 23). Do not stand directly in front of the  
camera when pressing the shutter-release button. To change the  
focus point, release the shutter button and then press it partway  
down again.  
Press the shutter-release button  
all the way down to start the  
timer. The self-timer indicator on  
the data panel blinks and the  
flash fires four times before the  
shutter releases.  
To cancel the self-timer countdown, change the position of the  
function dial. The self-timer drive mode is canceled after the picture  
is taken. Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind  
the camera (p. 35).  
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES  
The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 1.7 frames per  
second with a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster, no flash, single-shot  
AF or manual focus, fresh batteries and no date imprinting. AF  
Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking  
pictures with continuous advance.  
The frame rate is affected by the shutter speed and use of flash.  
The built-in flash must recharge between exposures. When using  
an accessory flash, the camera continues to take pictures  
regardless if the flash has charged.  
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REMOTE CONTROL NOTES  
The date model can be operated up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away with the  
IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). For detailed operation,  
refer to the RC-3 instruction manual. The remote-control drive mode  
is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32).  
Point the remote control toward the camera  
and press the release or the delay button.  
If the built-in flash pops up when the  
release button is pressed, wait a few  
seconds for the flash to charge and then  
press the release button again.  
The delay button (1) delays the release of  
the shutter for two seconds; the flash fires  
four times before the shutter releases. The  
release button (2) fires the shutter without  
a delay; the flash fires once before the  
shutter releases. The subject should be  
positioned within the focus frame; the focus  
and exposure are set when a remote-  
control button is pressed.  
1
2
Focus lock can be used. To refocus the  
camera, press the shutter-release button  
partway down. Changing the position of the function dial cancels  
the focus and exposure lock.  
The remote control can also be used with bulb exposures (p. 45),  
multiple exposures, and bracketing (p. 48). To save power, the drive  
mode is canceled if an operation is not made within five minutes.  
Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera  
(p. 35).  
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ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP  
The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the  
viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the film  
when using the self-timer or remote control, or during long  
exposures.  
Slide the eyepiece cap over  
the viewfinder from below.  
The cap should be attached  
to the camera strap to  
prevent loss.  
OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES  
The Angle Finder VN and Magnifier VN can be used with this  
camera. The Angle Finder makes using the camera at low angles  
easier. The Magnifier enlarges the center of the viewfinder image  
for critical focusing especially for macro photography.  
These accessories are mounted on the viewfinder frame as  
described above. For more information on these and other  
accessories, contact your Konica Minolta dealer.  
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FUNCTION DIAL  
The function dial controls many of the cameras  
creative functions and camera operations. For  
descriptions of the functions, refer to the  
appropriate sections.  
Full-auto program (p. 37) / Subject programs (p. 26)  
Power off  
Exposure modes (p. 38)  
Focus area selection (p. 46)  
Focus modes (p. 47)  
Exposure bracketing / Multiple exposure (p. 48)  
Manual ISO (p. 51)  
Date imprinting (p. 52) (Date model only)  
Date and time setup (p. 18) (Date model only)  
Many of the functions are  
changed with the same  
operation. With the function dial  
in the appropriate position,  
press and hold the function  
button (1) and turn the control  
dial (2) to change the setting.  
Refer to the following sections  
for a description on the specific  
operation.  
2
1
Camera Notes  
Except for the date imprinting function in the date model and the manual  
ISO settings, any changes made with the function dial are reset when  
using full-auto program or subject programs.  
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ABOUT FULL-AUTO PROGRAM  
Full-auto program completely automates the picture-  
taking process. When the function dial is turned to or  
from this position, the following are reset:  
Flash mode (p. 24)  
Focus area (p. 46)  
Autoflash  
Wide focus frame  
Focus mode (p. 47)  
AF  
Drive mode (p. 32)  
Single-frame advance  
Exposure mode (p. 38)  
Exposure compensation (p. 42)  
Exposure bracketing (p. 48)  
Multiple exposure (p. 48)  
P
0.0  
Off  
Off  
EXPOSURE WARNING - PROGRAM  
When using full-auto program, subject  
programs, or program exposure, if the  
required exposure is beyond the shutter  
speed and aperture range, the shutter  
speed and aperture displays blink on the  
data panel. One of the viewfinder  
exposure indicators blink to show if the  
displayed  
exposure  
will  
cause  
underexposure (<) or overexposure (>).  
In bright conditions, use a neutral density filter on the lens, load a  
slower film, or, if using artificial lights, reduce the intensity of the  
illumination. In dark conditions, use the built-in flash or load a faster  
film.  
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EXPOSURE MODES  
1
The exposure modes control how  
the shutter speeds and aperture  
are changed. Four modes are  
available.  
Turn the function dial to the  
exposure-mode position (1).  
3
2
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) until  
the appropriate exposure mode is  
displayed on the data panel.  
Release the function button.  
Program - controls both the shutter speed and aperture  
required for each exposure. The operation is the same as  
described in the taking-a-picture section on page 21.  
P
A
S
Aperture priority - the photographer specifies the  
aperture, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for  
the required exposure (p. 39).  
Shutter priority - the photographer specifies the shutter  
speed, the camera sets the appropriate aperture for the  
required exposure (p. 40).  
Manual exposure - the photographer specifies both the  
shutter speed and aperture for the exposure (p. 44). Bulb  
M exposures can be made (p. 45).  
Camera Notes  
If the light levels are outside the metering range of the camera, both  
viewfinder exposure indicators blink. In dark conditions, use the camera  
flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter to control the light  
level.  
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APERTURE PRIORITY - A  
Aperture priority is selected with the function dial (p. 36). The  
aperture not only controls exposure, but also depth of field, the  
area in front of the camera that appears sharp, see page 30.  
Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture.  
The aperture range depends on the lens. The  
aperture value can be seen on the data panel.  
1
Pressing the shutter-release button  
partway down (2) displays the  
2
corresponding shutter speed. Press the  
shutter-release button all the way down  
to take the picture.  
Aperture  
If the required exposure is beyond the  
shutter speed range, the shutter-speed  
display blinks on the data panel. One of  
the viewfinder exposure indicators blink  
to show if the displayed exposure will  
cause  
underexposure  
(<)  
or  
overexposure (>). Adjust the aperture  
until the displays are steady.  
To use fill flash, press the flash-mode (3)  
button to raise the flash. The shutter  
speed cannot exceed the flash-sync  
speed of 1/90 second. If the shutter-  
speed display blinks, adjust the aperture  
until the display is steady.  
3
Flash range is dependent on the  
aperture, see page 25. To cancel the  
flash, push the flash head down.  
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SHUTTER PRIORITY - S  
Shutter priority is selected with the function dial (p. 36). Shutter  
speeds not only control exposure, but also the apparent sharpness  
of moving objects, see page 30.  
Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the shutter speed  
between 30 and 1/2000 second. The speeds can  
be seen on the data panel.  
1
Pressing the shutter-release button  
partway down (2) displays the  
2
corresponding aperture. Press the  
shutter-release button all the way  
down to take the picture.  
Shutter  
speed  
If the required exposure is beyond the  
aperture range, the aperture display  
blinks on the data panel and in the  
viewfinder. One of the viewfinder  
exposure indicators blink to show if the  
displayed  
exposure  
will  
cause  
underexposure (<) or overexposure (>).  
Adjust the shutter speed until the  
displays are steady.  
To use fill flash, press the flash-mode (3)  
button to raise the flash. The shutter  
speed cannot exceed the flash-sync  
speed of 1/90 second.  
3
Flash range is dependent on the  
aperture, see page 25. To cancel the  
flash, push the flash head down.  
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ABOUT SHUTTER SPEEDS  
The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the data  
panel. The following notation is used:  
The reciprocal is used for shutter speeds from  
1/2000 second to 1/3 second. 125 is 1/125  
second.  
For shutter speeds of a half a second or longer, a  
quote mark is used to denote whole seconds. 1”5  
is one and a half seconds and 15” is fifteen  
seconds.  
WHAT IS AN ƒ-NUMBER?  
An f-number indicates the relative aperture of the lens and lets us  
determine how much light it lets through. But why does the number  
get bigger when the amount of light decreases? The answer is in  
the way it is written, f/4.0, f/8.0. etc. That means the focal length of  
the lens (f) divide by 4 or 8. So a 100mm lens at f/4 has a 25mm  
effective aperture (100/4) and at f/8, a 12.5mm effective aperture  
(100/8). The f-number indicates the size of the aperture as a fraction  
of the focal length of the lens.  
f/2.8  
f/4.0  
f/5.6  
f/8.0  
f/11  
f/16  
f/22  
f/32  
1/2000s  
1/1000s  
1/500s  
1/250s  
1/125s  
1/60s  
The f-number series was carefully chosen to  
make controlling exposures easy. In the  
chart, the aperture and shutter speed  
combinations give the exact same exposure.  
Notice how the shutter speed changes to  
compensate for the change in aperture.  
1/30s  
1/15s  
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION  
Camera exposure can be changed by as much as ±3.0 Ev to make  
the final image lighter or darker. For information on Ev, see page 31.  
Exposure compensation can only be used with program, aperture-  
priority, and shutter-priority exposure modes.  
2
Press and hold the exposure-  
compensation button (1) and turn the  
control dial (2) to select the degree of  
compensation. This value is displayed  
on the data panel. The viewfinder  
exposure indicators show an increase  
(>) or decrease (<) in exposure  
compensation.  
1
Once set, the data panel exposure-  
compensation indicator and viewfinder  
exposure indicators show an increase  
(+ / >) or decrease (– / <) to the  
metered exposure.  
When using exposure bracketing, the bracket is made in relation to  
the compensated exposure. See page 48 on how to make exposure  
brackets.  
The viewfinder exposure indicator blinks if the exposure is outside  
the shutter speed or aperture control range. See the appropriate  
exposure mode section for more information.  
Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off,  
but is reset if the function dial is turned to the full-auto program  
position.  
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Exposure compensation is used when the camera’s exposure  
meter is deceived by high-key or low-key subjects. For example, a  
very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy  
beach, can appear too dark in the final image. Before taking the  
picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an  
image with normal tonal values.  
Metered exposure  
–1.0Ev  
–2.0Ev  
In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to  
overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By  
compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and  
the stones and water appear richer.  
Konica Minolta History  
We believe innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of our success.  
The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and was unveiled  
at Photokina in 1966.  
The Electro-zoom X is an aperture-priority  
SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens.  
It took twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of  
16mm film. The shutter button and battery  
chamber are located in the grip. Only a few  
prototypes were built making it one of Minolta’s  
rarest camera.  
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MANUAL EXPOSURE - M  
Manual exposure is selected with the function dial (p. 36). For more  
on aperture and shutter control, see page 30. Bulb exposures can  
also be made, see next page.  
Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the  
shutter speed between 30 and 1/2000  
second.  
Aperture  
1
Press and hold the exposure  
compensation button (2) and turn the  
control dial (1) to adjust the aperture.  
The aperture range depends on the  
lens. The shutter speed and aperture  
values are displayed on the data panel.  
Shutter  
speed  
2
The viewfinder exposure indicators  
show if the set exposure is the same as,  
greater (>), or less (<) than the exposure  
determined by the meter. The indicators  
light when the difference between the  
set exposure and metered exposure is  
0.5 Ev (1/2 stop) or greater.  
Correct exposure  
Overexposed  
Underexposed  
To use fill flash, press the flash-mode (3)  
button to raise the flash. The flash  
exposure is controlled automatically by  
the camera.  
3
The shutter speed cannot exceed the  
flash-sync speed of 1/90 second. Flash  
range is dependent on the aperture, see  
page 25. To cancel the flash, push the  
flash head down.  
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BULB EXPOSURES  
Bulb exposures can be taken in the  
manual-exposure mode. Bulb allows  
the shutter to remain open for as long  
as the shutter-release button is  
pressed. The camera’s exposure  
meter  
cannot  
calculate  
bulb  
exposures; a separate light meter is  
recommended.  
In manual-exposure mode, use the  
Aperture  
1
control dial (1) to decrease the shutter  
speed until bulb appears in the shutter-  
speed display on the data panel.  
Press and hold the exposure-  
compensation button (2) and turn the  
control dial to select the aperture.  
2
Press and hold the shutter-release button for the duration of the  
exposure.  
A tripod is recommended for bulb exposures. If the light level  
prevents the camera from focusing, use manual focus (p. 47).  
Date Model  
The optional IR Remote Control RC-3 can  
be used to open and close the shutter for  
bulb exposures in the remote-control  
drive mode (p. 32). The delay button (1)  
delays the release of the shutter for two  
1
seconds; the flash fires four times before  
the shutter opens. The release button (2)  
fires the shutter without a delay; the flash  
fires once before the shutter opens.  
Pressing the buttons a second time ends  
the exposure.  
2
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FOCUS AREA SELECTION  
The AF focus area can be  
specified. Four options are  
available.  
1
Turn the function dial to the focus  
area selection position (1).  
3
2
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) until  
the appropriate focus area is  
displayed on the data panel.  
Release the function button.  
Wide focus frame  
Local focus area  
Spot focus area  
Local focus area  
The selected area remains in effect until changed with the function  
dial or when the position of the function dial is set to the full-auto  
program position. Only the wide focus frame is available with full-  
auto program or subject programs.  
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FOCUS MODES  
The focus mode can be switched  
between autofocus and manual  
focus. The manual-focus indicator  
(MF) is displayed on the data  
panel when selected.  
1
3
Turn the function dial to the focus  
-mode position (1).  
2
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) until  
AF (autofocus) or MF (manual  
focus) is displayed in the frame  
counter. Release the function  
button.  
To use manual focus, turn the focusing  
ring on the lens until the viewfinder  
image is sharp.  
4
The AF system can assist focusing.  
Place the subject in the focus frame.  
While pressing the shutter-release  
button partway down (4), turn the  
focusing ring until the focus signal  
appears.  
Focus signal  
The metered exposure may be different between autofocus and  
manual focus.  
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EXPOSURE BRACKETING /  
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES  
Turn the function dial to the  
exposure bracketing / multiple  
exposure position (1).  
1
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) until  
appropriate function is displayed  
on the data panel. Release the  
function button.  
3
2
Exposure bracketing - to make a three-image bracket  
of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of  
images of a static subject in which each image has a  
slight variation in exposure. Bracket your exposures  
when shooting slides and other films with a narrow  
exposure latitude. The bracketing step can be specified  
between 0.5Ev and 1.0Ev. The larger the number, the  
greater the difference between exposures.  
Multiple exposure - to expose two or more images on  
the same frame.  
Off - to disable the exposure bracketing and multiple  
exposure functions.  
These functions cannot be used with  
full-auto  
program  
or  
subject  
programs.  
Multiple exposure  
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BRACKETING NOTES  
The order of the bracketing series is normal exposure,  
underexposure, and overexposure. The built-in or accessory flash  
cannot be used with bracketing; the flash is automatically canceled.  
Normal  
Under  
Over  
0.5 Ev bracket  
1.0 Ev bracket  
When the bracketing function is initially selected, the drive mode is  
automatically set to continuous advance. Compose the picture as  
described in the taking-a-picture section (p. 21). The focus and  
exposure are locked with the first frame.  
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down to make  
the bracketing series; three consecutive frames are taken. If the  
shutter button is released before the last frame of the series is  
taken, the bracket series is reset.  
Changing the drive mode (p. 32) to single-  
frame advance, self-timer, or remote control  
allows each frame to be taken one at a time;  
the self-timer drive mode is reset after each  
exposure. The data panel indicates the next  
bracketing frame in the series.  
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MULTIPLE EXPOSURE NOTES  
Turn the function dial to the  
exposure bracketing / multiple  
exposure position (1).  
1
While pressing the function  
button (2), turn the control dial  
(3) until “ME” is displayed in the  
frame counter. Release the  
function button. The first  
exposure can be taken.  
3
2
ME will blink on the data panel after the  
initial exposure to indicate the next exposure  
will be the final one. Press the shutter-  
release button to take the second exposure  
and advance the film. The multiple-exposure  
mode is canceled after the last exposure.  
To make more than two exposures, press the function button and  
turn the control dial counterclockwise to stop “ME” blinking after the  
initial exposure. An unlimited number of exposures can be made by  
repeating this procedure.  
The camera meter indicates the required exposure for a single  
picture. Depending on the scene, the exposure may have to be  
compensated. The built-in flash can be used, but overexposure  
could result.  
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MANUAL ISO  
The film speed can be set  
manually from ISO 6 to ISO 6400  
in 1/3 Ev steps.  
1
Turn the function dial to the ISO  
position (1).  
3
2
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) until  
the appropriate ISO is displayed  
on the data panel. Release the  
function button to complete the  
operation.  
The film speed of a loaded roll of film can be confirmed through the  
film window in the back cover of the camera.  
Camera Notes  
When using DX-coded film, the film speed is set automatically in one Ev  
increments from ISO 25 to ISO 3200: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,  
and 3200. Film with speeds not listed are automatically set to the first  
value below the rated ISO, which will cause overexposure. For example,  
ISO 125 film is set to ISO 100. Film speed can be set manually in 1/3 Ev  
increments with the function dial.  
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DATE IMPRINTING - DATE MODEL  
The date or the day and time a picture is taken can be imprinted in  
the bottom left corner of a horizontal image. See page 18 to set  
camera’s clock and calendar.  
Turn the function dial (1) to the  
date position.  
1
While pressing the function button  
(2), turn the control dial (3) to  
select date imprinting, time  
imprinting, or imprinting off. Three  
3
2
formats are available with date  
imprinting. The date indicator  
remains on the data panel to  
show imprinting is active.  
Imprinted data may be difficult to  
read if the lower-left corner of the  
Imprinting off  
photograph is bright or non-  
uniform. Do not use the data back  
when temperatures are outside  
the range of 0° to 50°C (32° to  
122°F). Since the date is  
recorded when the film is  
advanced to the next frame,  
sometimes the last frame of the  
roll will not have the date  
imprinted on it.  
Date imprinting  
(Year/Month/Day)  
Date imprinting  
(Month/Day/Year)  
Date imprinting  
(Day/Month/Year)  
Time imprinting  
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ADVANCED OPERATION  
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AF ILLUMINATOR  
The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator. When the scene is  
too dark for the camera to focus, the built-in flash fires a few short  
bursts when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down to  
provide the light necessary for the camera to focus.  
The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m ( 3.3 to  
16.4 ft.). When an accessory flash is attached, the flash unit is used  
as the AF illuminator in place of the camera’s built-in flash. The AF  
illuminator will not fire when flash cancel or the sports action subject  
program is selected. The AF illuminator may not operate with focal  
lengths of 300mm or longer or with the 3x-1x Macro Zoom.  
The AF Illuminator can be  
1
turned off and on. While  
2
pressing the flash mode button  
(1), turn the camera on with the  
function dial (2); the data panel  
displays the status of the AF  
Illuminator.  
SHUTTER LOCK  
Shutter can only be released when a lens is mounted on the  
camera. The shutter lock can be disabled when the camera is  
attached to a telescope or microscope.  
1
While pressing the drive mode  
2
button (1), turn the camera on  
with the function dial (2); the  
data panel displays the status  
of the shutter lock.  
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ACCESSORY NOTES  
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured  
and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or  
equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in  
unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its  
accessories.  
LENS NOTES  
Only Minolta A-mount lenses can be used with this camera. For the  
current line of our lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer.  
This camera is sold by itself or with the following lens:  
AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)  
Construction  
Angle of view  
10 elements in 8 groups  
75° - 24°  
Minimum focus distance  
Maximum magnification  
Minimum aperture  
Filter diameter  
0.48m / 1.6ft  
0.25X  
f/22-38  
55mm  
66mm (dia.) X 78mm (L)  
2.6in. (dia.) X 3.1in. (L)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
240g / 8.5oz.  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the  
time of printing and are subject to change without notice.  
When the lens is not in use, always attach  
the lens cap to protect front element. Press  
the tabs on the lens cap to remove or  
attach.  
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A lens hood improves image quality by  
reducing flare, non-image forming light.  
Slide the lens hood onto the bayonet  
mount at the end of the lens. Turn the  
hood clockwise until it clicks into place.  
The hood can be reverse mounted for  
storage. The lens cap can be attached  
with the hood mounted.  
Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of  
the output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as a  
semi-circular shadow at the bottom (horizontal pictures) or side  
(vertical pictures) of the image. Remove the lens hood before using  
the built-in flash.  
Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter  
focal lengths:  
AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G  
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G  
AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4.0-4.5  
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5  
The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:  
AF 300mm f/2.8 Apo G(HS)  
AF 600mm f/4.0 Apo G(HS)  
AF 300mm f/2.8 Apo G(D)SSM  
Do not use the built-in or accessory flash when using a filter with a  
filter factor greater than 0, a close-up lens, or the focus-range limiter  
or macro release on certain lenses. This will result in an incorrect  
exposure.  
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ACCESSORY FLASH NOTES  
When using an accessory flash, the viewfinder flash signals are the  
same for the built-in flash (p. 25). The following flash units are  
compatible with this camera:  
Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D)  
Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D)  
Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D)  
Contact your Konica Minolta dealer for information on these  
products.  
The flash mode of  
a
mounted  
accessory flash can be set by  
pressing the flash-mode button (1) on  
the camera. The flash mode is  
displayed on the data panel.  
1
Do not use the built-in or accessory flash when using a filter with a  
filter factor greater than 0, a close-up lens, or the focus-range limiter  
or macro release on certain lenses. This will result in an incorrect  
exposure.  
WIRELESS CONTROLLER IR-1N  
The camera can be permanently damaged if used with the Wireless  
Controller IR-1N.  
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ABOUT FLASH METERING  
The metering mode switches automatically for both the built-in and  
accessory flash depending on the lens in use:  
ADI Flash Metering - when using D series lenses. ADI (Advanced  
Distance Integration) metering uses the distance information from D  
series lenses in addition to Pre-flash TTL metering to control the  
exposure. This metering system is less influenced by background  
conditions or the subject’s reflectance.  
Pre-flash TTL Flash Metering - when using non-D series lenses.  
Pre-flash TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering system controls  
the flash during the exposure automatically.  
This manual contains information on products and accessories  
available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information  
for products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta  
service facility.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Contact your nearest Konica Minolta Service Facility if the following  
information does not cover the problem or the condition continues.  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
A special focusing  
situation is  
preventing the AF  
system from  
Use focus lock (p.  
23) or manual  
focus (p. 47).  
Autofocus does not  
work when the  
focusing (p. 22).  
shutter-release  
button is pressed  
partway down.  
Camera is set to  
manual focus.  
Change the focus  
mode (p. 47).  
Check the lens’  
minimum focus  
distance.  
Subject is too  
close.  
Use focus lock (p.  
23) or manual  
focus (p. 47).  
Focus cannot be  
confirmed.  
Shutter cannot be  
released.  
Camera is attached  
to a microscope or  
telescope.  
Turn off shutter lock  
(p. 53).  
Flash fires when  
the shutter-release  
button is pressed  
partway down.  
Flash was used as  
AF illuminator to  
assist the autofocus  
system.  
To turn off the AF  
illuminator or set  
the flash mode to  
flash cancel.  
Flash did not fire in  
a low-light situation  
and the shutter  
Use fill flash, a  
tripod, or faster  
film.  
Picture is blurred.  
speed was slow.  
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Make sure the  
subject is within the  
flash range.  
Flash picture is too  
dark.  
Subject is beyond  
flash range.  
Remove the lens  
hood. To prevent  
lens shadowing, the  
subject must be at  
least 1m (3.3ft.)  
When using the  
built-in flash, the  
bottom of the  
Lens hood was  
attached or subject  
distance was less  
than 1m (3.3ft).  
picture is dark.  
from the camera.  
Remove the batteries. Reinsert them after  
turning the camera off and on. If normal  
camera operation does not resume or the  
camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an  
authorized Konica Minolta service facility.  
Err appears on the  
data panel.  
CAUTION: opening the back cover without rewinding the film will  
fog the pictures; use a film changing bag, completely dark room, or  
place the camera under a thick blanket.  
To remove the film from the camera in case of a malfunction, use  
the following procedure:  
1. Turn the camera off.  
2. Open the back cover.  
3. Gently pull the film off the take-up spool and rewind it back into  
the cartridge.  
Contact an authorized Konica Minolta service facility.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
OPERATING CONDITIONS  
• This camera is designed for use from -20° to 50°C (4 to 122 °F).  
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme  
temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car.  
• The data panel response time will be slow at cold temperatures.  
The display will temporarily darken at high temperatures, but will  
be restored when the temperature normalizes.  
• This camera is not waterproof or splashproof. When using the  
camera in the rain, protect the camera and lens.  
• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.  
To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a  
sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a  
warm one. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing  
it from the bag.  
• The low-battery indicator may appear even with fresh batteries  
depending on the storage conditions. To restore camera power,  
turn the camera on and off several times.  
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your  
camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when  
shooting in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their  
capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature.  
STORAGE  
When storing your camera for extended periods:  
• Always attach the protective caps.  
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and  
chemicals such as moth balls. For 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.  
• Before using the camera after prolonged storage, check that it is  
operating properly.  
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CLEANING  
• If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean,  
dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently  
blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface.  
To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then  
gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use  
lens cleaning fluid if necessary.  
• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.  
• Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and  
mirror, doing so may impair their alignment and movement.  
• Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the  
focus. Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the  
mirror.  
• Never use compressed air to clean the camera’s interior; it may  
damage sensitive internal components.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS  
• Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs  
before an event or journey.  
• Konica Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due  
to an equipment malfunction.  
QUESTIONS AND SERVICE  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local  
camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your  
area.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an  
authorized Konica Minolta service facility for instructions.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera type:  
35mm SLR with built-in flash and  
autoexposure.  
Lens mount:  
Viewfinder:  
Minolta A-type bayonet mount  
SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view.  
Magnification: 0.75X  
Shutter type:  
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse,  
focal-plane type.  
Shutter speeds:  
Flash sync. speed:  
Focus system:  
30 - 1/2000s, bulb  
1/90s  
TTL phase-detection system using CCD  
line sensors. Autofocus and manual focus  
modes.  
AF sensitivity range:  
AF illuminator:  
EV -1 to18 (ISO 100)  
Built-in with range of 1.0 - 5.0m (3.3 - 16.4  
ft.). Automatically activated in low-light and  
low-contrast situations.  
AF control:  
Automatic AF  
-
automatic selection  
between single-shot AF and continuous  
AF depending on subject movement.  
P, A, S, M, and 5 Subject Program modes  
(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,  
Night Portrait)  
Exposure modes:  
Metering:  
TTL metering, direct TTL flash metering.  
2-segment SPC.  
EV 4 - 20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)  
Metering cell:  
Metering range:  
Film-speed setting:  
Automatic: ISO 25 - 3200 (DX-coded film)  
Manual: ISO  
increments.  
6
-
6400 in 1/3 Ev  
Flash: ISO 25 - 1000.  
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Film loading:  
Auto load  
Rewind:  
Frame counter:  
Flash guide number:  
Auto and manual rewind.  
Shows number of exposures taken.  
12 (ISO 100 in meters)  
39 (ISO 100 in feet)  
Flash coverage:  
Power source:  
28mm focal length lens.  
Two CR2 lithium batteries  
Battery performance:  
Condition A  
Condition B  
Flash use 20°C/68°F -10°C/14°F 20°C/68°F -10°C/14°F  
0%  
50%  
100%  
30 rolls  
14 rolls  
9 rolls  
24 rolls  
11 rolls  
7 rolls  
45 rolls  
18 rolls  
11 rolls  
35 rolls  
14 rolls  
9 rolls  
Based on 24 exposure rolls taken at a rate of two rolls per month.  
Battery performance varies with conditions.  
Condition A:  
Minolta 28-100 f/3.5-5.6 lens focused from  
infinity to 2m (6.6 ft.) three times and the  
shutter-release button held partway down  
for ten seconds before each exposure.  
Minolta 28-100 f/3.5-5.6 lens focused from  
infinity to 2m (6.6 ft.) and the shutter-  
release button held partway down for five  
seconds before each exposure.  
Condition B:  
Dimensions:  
Weight :  
135.0 (W) x 92.0 (H) x 66.5 (D) mm  
5.3 (W) x 3.6 (H) x 2.6 (D) in.  
335g (11.8oz) without camera battery.  
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information  
available at the time of printing and are subject to change without  
notice.  
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© 2003 Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. under the  
Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.  
9222-2169-11 NI-A312  
Printed in China  
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