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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL QUICK OPERATION GETTING STARTED FULL-AUTO OPERATION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX...
- Page 2 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, Service Facility when repairs are required.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES NAMES OF PARTS ..............4 A-MODE – Aperture Priority ..........39 QUICK OPERATION ............8 A-mode flash ..............40 Aperture control ..............41 GETTING STARTED S-MODE – Shutter Priority ..........42 Strap ..................11 S-mode flash ..............43 Batteries ................12 Shutter control ..............44 Lens ..................14 M-MODE –... -
Page 4: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS NAMES OF PARTS For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in Main switch parenthesis. Data Panel Program-reset button (71) Body Accessory shoe Subject-program Built-in flash (24-27) button (30-35) Viewfinder* Flash-mode button Self-timer lamp (36) Film window Function button Shutter-release... - Page 5 NAMES OF PARTS NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Viewfinder Flash-mode indicators Manual-focus indicator Red-eye reduction indicator Shutter-speed/ISO display Multiple-exposure indicator Aperture/Exposure- Focus frame Exposure-mode indicators compensation display Exposure-compensation indicator Subject-program pointer Subject-program indicators Spot-metering area Focus signals Shutter speed display Exposure-compensation indicator Aperture/Exposure-compensation display Spot/AE lock indicator...
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Page 6: Quick Operation
QUICK OPERATION QUICK OPERATION 1. Insert batteries. 5. Set Full-Auto operation. • This camera uses two CR2 lithium • Press the program-reset button to set the batteries. camera to fully-automatic operation. 2. Attach lens. 6. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame •... - Page 7 LEVEL I G E T T I N G S T A R T E D This section provides the information necessary to operate your Attaching the Strap camera in most photographic situations. This section covers: • Battery Installation • Attaching and Removing the Lens •...
- Page 8 BATTERIES BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Checking Battery Power Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in all camera operations. the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries. 1.
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Page 9: Lens
LENS LENS Attaching the Lens Removing the Lens 1. Remove the body and rear 1. Press the lens release and lens caps. turn the lens counter- clockwise until it stops. 2. Gently remove the lens and replace caps, or attach another lens. -
Page 10: Loading Film
LOADING FILM LOADING FILM Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not 3. Extend the leader between the open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 28 for guide rails to the index mark. instructions on removing a partially exposed roll. -
Page 11: Handling The Camera
HANDLING THE CAMERA Holding the Camera Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop F U L L Y - A U T O M A T I C... -
Page 12: Taking Pictures In Full-Auto
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. • In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator (flash) will fire to determine focus distance. •... -
Page 13: Special Focus Situations
FOCUS HOLD SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those Use focus hold when your subject is described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold (p23) outside the focus frame or when or manual focus (p51). -
Page 14: Using The Built-In Flash Flash Signals
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In Full-Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when Flash Signals the shutter release button is pressed partway down in lowlight situation. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary. Flash is charged. -
Page 15: Fill Flash
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Fill Flash Red-Eye Reduction Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to Light reflecting from your subject’s eyes may produce the effect eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a known as red-eye. -
Page 16: Rewinding The Film
REWINDING THE FILM Automatic Rewind After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will stop and will blink in the data panel indicating it is safe to open LEVEL II the back of the camera. -
Page 17: Subject Program Selection Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Portraits have the greatest impact Landscape photography requires when a shallow depth-of-field* is a large depth-of-field to make used to separate the subject from sure everything is in focus. In the background. -
Page 18: Close-Up Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Set Close-Up mode when Fast shutter speeds are needed to photographing small objects like stop action. In Sports mode, the flowers or jewelry. In Close-Up camera will set the fastest possible mode, the camera automatically shutter speed and continually sets the best possible aperture... -
Page 19: Night Portrait Mode
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Night Portrait Mode Photographing Night Scenes Night portraits require the camera’s Cancel the flash in Night Portrait flash exposure to be balanced with mode to photograph night scenes. the background exposure. In Night The longer shutter speeds set in Portrait mode, the camera sets the Night Portrait mode let you largest possible aperture with a... -
Page 20: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER CONTINUOUS - ADVANCE MODE The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 In this mode, the camera continues to seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. -
Page 21: A-Mode - Aperture Priority
A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY 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. Refer to Aperture Control on page 41. 1. -
Page 22: A-Mode Flash
A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY A-Mode Flash Aperture Control When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. -
Page 23: S-Mode - Shutter Priority
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY In S-mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera S-Mode Flash automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject will fire each time a picture is taken. -
Page 24: Shutter Control
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY M-MODE – MANUAL M-mode gives you full control of the exposure. The camera’s meter Shutter Control index displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera’s metering system. 1. Turn the function dial to 2. -
Page 25: Metering In Manual Mode
M-MODE – MANUAL M-MODE – MANUAL Metering in Manual Mode M-Mode Flash In manual mode, the meter index in the viewfinder and the data When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it panel indicates how your exposure compares with the camera’s will fire each time a picture is taken. -
Page 26: Taking Time Exposures (Bulb)
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) Set the shutter speed to bulb 5. Firmly press the eyepiece cap when you want to take time into the eyepiece. exposures. When bulb is selected, • The eyepiece cap prevents light from the shutter remains open as long entering thru the viewfinder and affecting as the shutter-release button is... -
Page 27: Additional Features
FOCUS – Manual Focus Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 1. Press the focus-mode button. will appear in the data panel. -
Page 28: Af Illuminator
FOCUS – AF Illuminator EXPOSURE – 8 Segment Metering The AF Illuminator is a secondary Eight-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering is the camera’s function of the built-in flash. When the standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic scene is too dark for the camera to situations. -
Page 29: Spot Metering
EXPOSURE – Spot Metering EXPOSURE – Exposure Compensation Use only the center metering The metering system in this camera segment to lock the exposure averages the readings from each settings without locking the focus. active metering segment to The exposure remains locked until determine an exposure that will the spot/AE lock button is released. -
Page 30: Setting The Iso Manually
EXPOSURE – Setting the ISO Manually EXPOSURE – Bracketing Set the film speed manually when you want to override the DX-coded film speed or when using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3EV increments. Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed. -
Page 31: Multiple Exposure
EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure The multiple-exposure function 4. Press the shutter-release makes it possible to expose two button all the way down again or more images on the same to take the last exposure. frame. • Multiple-exposure mode is cancelled after the last exposure has been taken. -
Page 32: Flash Slow Sync
EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure FLASH – Slow Sync In P and A-modes, slow-shutter Cancelling Multiple Exposure sync sets a slower shutter speed to 1. Turn the function dial to increase the background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will automatically be 2. -
Page 33: Wireless/Remote Flash
FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Wireless/Remote Flash is available with the Minolta 1. Attach the accessory flash to 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi the camera, then turn the accessory flashes. Wireless/Remote flash lets you camera and the flash on. - Page 34 FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode 2. Wait until both flash units are fully charged. The off-camera flash will provide all of the exposure. • appears in the viewfinder when the built- in flash is charged.
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Page 35: For Owners Of The Date Model
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash The Quartz-data function lets you record the date or time onto the Cancelling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode lower-right corner of the photograph. The quartz data back has an automatic calendar through the year 2019. 1. -
Page 36: Setting The Date/Time
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Setting the Date/Time Replacing the Battery The quartz data back uses a CR2025 lithium battery, located on the 1. Press the mode button to choose inside of the back cover. Replace the battery if the display or the data imprinting format. -
Page 37: Changing Camera Functions
CHANGING CAMERA FUNCTIONS Spot/AE Lock Button Operation Slide the Main switch to LOCK, then to ON while pressing the Program-reset button and Spot/AE lock button. • Repeat the above procedure to return to the previous setting. APPENDIX Press to activate, release to cancel. Program Reset Button Press the program-reset button to return the following camera Press once to activate, press again to cancel. -
Page 38: Accessories
• The camera transfers data to the this camera. accessory flash immediately. Flashes • All Minolta i, si, and HS series flash units, and the Vectis SF-1 flash, are compatible with this camera. (Hi-speed syncro mode on FLASH HS flash cannot be used with this camera.) Press the flash’s ON/OFF button... -
Page 39: Exposure Warnings
ACCESSORY INFORMATION EXPOSURE WARNINGS Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when there is a For owners of the optional lens kits problem with the exposure. Lens Hood Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens MODE DISPLAY CAUSE... -
Page 40: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION PAGE No display appears Batteries are loaded incorrectly. Remove and reinstall the batteries. -
Page 41: Care And Storage
Storage • Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs. When storing your camera for extended periods, • Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an • Always attach the protective caps. equipment malfunction. -
Page 42: Specifications
12 (ISO 100 in meters) Flash sync speed: 1/90 or slower Coverage: 28mm angle of view Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec. (according to Minolta test Focus methods) Type: TTL phase-detection system, with one CCD Additional sensor. Autofocus and manual focus modes. - Page 43 NOTES NOTES...
- Page 44 NOTES NOTES This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
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