INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings: • • • • • • • • • • 2 Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
WARNING • 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.
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.
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 ....................................
Metering in manual exposure ........................................................39 Bulb exposures..............................................................................40 Attaching the eyepiece cap ...........................................................41 Optional viewfinder accessories....................................................41 Exposure compensation ................................................................42 Depth of field preview............................................
Accessory notes .........................................................................................74 Lens notes .....................................................................................74 Accessory flash notes ...................................................................76 High Speed Sync. (HSS)...............................................................77 Wireless Controller IR-1N..............................................................77 Troubleshooting....................
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. 80). Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver (p. 51, 52) Shutter-release button (p. 21) Control dial Flash* (p. 24) Function button Function dial (p. 49) Strap eyelet (p. 12) Flash-mode button (p. 24) Exposure-compensation button (p. 42) Lens release (p.
Eyepiece cup Accessory shoe Mode dial / Main switch (p. 32, 20) Data panel Strap eyelet (p. 12) Manual-rewind button (p. 29) Back-cover release (p. 16) Viewfinder* Film window Focus-mode button (p. 48) AE lock button (p. 44) AF button (p. 46) Diopter-adjustment slider (p. 17) Slide the supplied eyepiece cup around the viewfinder frame.
DATA PANEL 1. Subject program indicators (p. 26) 2. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42) 3. Aperture display 4. Manual-focus indicator (p. 48) 5. Metering-mode indicator (p. 58) 6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) 7. Remote-control indicator (p. 50, 52) 8. Frame counter 9. Film-transport signals 10. Cartridge mark 11. Direct Manual Focus indicator (p. 56) 12. AF-mode indicators (p. 56) 13. Wireless / Remote flash indicator (p. 60) 14. Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 59) 15. Flash-mode indicators (p.
VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot metering area (p. 58) Spot focus area (p. 46) Local focus areas (p. 46) 1. Flash indicator (p. 25) 2. High-speed sync. indicator (p. 77) 3. Wireless / Remote flash indicator (p. 60) 4. Manual focus indicator (p. 48) 5. AE lock indicator (p. 44) 6. Focus signal (p. 22) 7. Shutter-speed display 8. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42) 9. Aperture display 10. Metering-mode indicator (p. 58) 11. Ev scale (p.
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).
ATTACHING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 74 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.
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 mode 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.
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.
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 will use the previous roll’s film speed. See page 57 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.
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.
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, and can be changed, see page 64.
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 mode 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.
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 1 To turn on the camera, simply turn the mode dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic operation section assumes that the full-auto program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle. The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture taking process. For more on this and other modes, see page 32.
TAKING A PICTURE Place the subject in the wide focus frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame the subject. 1 Aperture Shutter speed Focus signal Flash indicator 2 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (p. 22) confirms focus and the spot or local focus area is briefly illuminated to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure.
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. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 56). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). 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 or manual focus (p. 48).
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. 1 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.
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 75. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. Autoflash - the built-in-flash pops up automatically when flash illumination is required.
FLASH SIGNALS The viewfinder flash signal indicate 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 subject must be within the flash range specified in the table below to be correctly exposed.
SUBJECT PROGRAMS Subject programs optimize the camera system for specific conditions or subjects. Five subject programs are available. 2 Turn the mode dial (1) to the subject program position. 1 Use the control dial (2) to select the appropriate program; the active program is displayed at the top of the data panel. Not all camera functions can be selected with subject programs. Portrait - optimized to create sharp images of the subject with a soft background.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ADVANCED OPERATION This section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read the basic operation section before moving on. MODE DIAL The mode dial give direct access to the main exposure modes in the camera. It also acts as the camera’s main switch. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position. Subject programs - to optimize the camera settings based on specific subjects or situations (p. 26). Full-auto program - camera systems are completely automated for effortless picture taking (p. 33).
ABOUT FULL-AUTO PROGRAM Full-auto program completely automates the picturetaking process. If the position of the mode dial is changed, the following are reset: Flash mode (p. 24) Focus area (p. 11) Autofocus mode (p. 56) Drive mode (p. 50) Metering mode (p. 58) Exposure compensation (p. 42) Exposure bracketing (p. 54) Multiple exposure (p. 53) Wireless / Remote flash (p. 60) Autoflash Wide focus frame Auto Single-frame advance 14-segment 0.
PROGRAM - P Like full-auto program, 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. However, functions set in this mode will not reset when the camera is turned off. If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink on the data panel and in the viewfinder.
APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority allows the photographer to specify the aperture; the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for the required exposure. The aperture not only controls exposure, but also depth of field, the area in front of the camera that appears sharp, see page 30. 1 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 and in the viewfinder.
SHUTTER PRIORITY - S Shutter priority allows the photographer to specify the shutter speed; the camera sets the appropriate aperture for the required exposure. Shutter speeds not only control exposure, but also the apparent sharpness of moving objects, see page 30. 1 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 and in the viewfinder.
ABOUT SHUTTER SPEEDS The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the data panel and in the viewfinder. 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.
MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure allows the photographer to specify both the shutter speed and aperture for the exposure. For more on aperture and shutter control, see page 30. Bulb exposures can also be made, refer to page 40. Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/2000 second. 1 2 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.
METERING IN MANUAL EXPOSURE The Ev scale in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the set exposure and the exposure determined by the camera meter. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the meter. The scale uses half stop or 0.5Ev increments. For more on stops and Ev, see page 31. The set exposure is one stop less (–) than the exposure determined by the meter.
BULB EXPOSURES Bulb exposures can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (p. 38). 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. 1 2 In manual-exposure mode, use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter speed until bulb appears in the shutterspeed display on the data panel.
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. Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from around the viewfinder frame by pushing on each side of the cup. Slide the eyepiece cap over the viewfinder. The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. Replace the eyepiece cup after the exposure.
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 cannot be used in the manual-exposure mode. 2 1 Press and hold the exposurecompensation button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the degree of compensation. This value is displayed in the aperture display and on the Ev scale. For more on the Ev scale, see page 39.
Exposure compensation can be used when the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. 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.
AE LOCK BUTTON The AE-lock button locks the exposure without activating the AF system. This allows the exposure to be set with a gray card or a reference target outside the scene. The operation of the AE-lock button can be changed with custom function 9 (p. 70). This button is disabled in shutter-priority and manual-exposure modes. Frame the exposure target in the viewfinder depending on the metering mode in use (p. 58).
When the Ev scale indicates 0, the locked exposure shown in the shutter-speed and aperture displays is the same as the exposure determined by the meter. The metered exposure is one stop less (–) than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposure is two and a half stops more (+) or less (–) than the locked exposure. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is three or more stops greater (+) or less (–) than the locked exposure. ABOUT SLOW SYNC.
AF BUTTON The AF button allows the camera to be focused on a specific target using the spot focus area or one of the eight local-focus areas. Place the spot focus area on the subject. Spot focus area Press and hold the AF button (1) to focus. The focus remains locked until the button is released. When the button is released, the wide focus frame is active. While continuing to hold the AF button, press the shutter-release partway down to lock the exposure, and then all the way down to take the picture.
The shutter speed display on the data panel and in the viewfinder indicates the active focus area. The area is briefly illuminated in the viewfinder when it is selected. When the AF button is initially pressed, the spot focus area is active. The control dial is used to cycle through the local-focus areas. To select the spot focus area after selecting a local area, release and then press the AF button again. Camera Notes Custom function 8 changes the operation of the AF button. See page 69 for information.
MANUAL FOCUS - MF The lens can be manually focused. Simply press the focus-mode button (1) to switch between autofocus and manual focus. When manual focus is active, the manual-focus indicator is displayed on the data panel and in the viewfinder. 1 Turn the focusing ring on the lens until the viewfinder image is sharp. 2 The AF system can assist focusing. Place the subject in the focus frame.
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. Custom functions (p. 64) Custom ISO (p. 57) Red-eye reduction (p. 59) Wireless / Remote flash (p. 60) Drive modes (p. 50) Metering modes (p. 58) AF modes (p. 56) Multiple exposure (p. 53) Exposure bracketing (p. 54) Audio signals (p. 49) Date imprinting (p. 63) (Date model only) Date and time setup (p.
DRIVE MODES 1 3 2 The drive modes control how pictures are captured. Four drive modes are available. Turn the function dial to the drivemode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate drive mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button to complete the operation. Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 21).
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 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, flash, and AF mode. The built-in flash must recharge between exposures.
REMOTE CONTROL NOTES The camera 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 function dial (p. 50). 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.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES The multiple-exposure function makes it possible to expose two or more images on the same frame. The built-in flash can be used, but overexposure could result. 1 2 3 Turn the function dial to the multiple-exposure position (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.
EXPOSURE BRACKETING This function makes 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 small exposure latitude. 1 3 2 Turn the function dial to the exposure-bracketing position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) to select the bracketing step: 0.3Ev, 0.5Ev, 0.7Ev, or 1.0Ev.
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.
AF MODES 1 3 2 This function controls how the AF system works. Four modes are available. Turn the function dial to the AFmode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate AF mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button to complete the operation. Automatic AF - the camera automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF. Continuous AF - for moving subjects. The camera continually focuses.
In continuous AF, the camera will continue to adjust focus when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus lock cannot be used. With Direct Manual Focus (DMF), press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus. When the manual focus indicator (MF) appears, the lens can be refocused manually. Available with D series lenses only. When using SSM series lenses, the DMF function incorporated in the lens should be used.
METERING MODES 1 3 2 The metering modes control how light is measured. The metered exposure may vary between autofocus and manual focus. Turn the function dial to the metering-mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate metering mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button. 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations.
RED-EYE REDUCTION Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera fires several preflashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes. 1 2 3 Turn the function dial to the redeye reduction position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until “On” is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button.
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to create special lighting effects. On-camera flash Wireless/ Remote flash The camera’s built-in flash fires to control the off-camera flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. See your local camera dealer about Minolta lighting accessories.
Press the flash mode button to raise the flash. Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for the camera-to-subject and flashto-subject ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. The flash units can be test fired by pressing the AEL button on the camera; custom function 9 must be set to 1 (p. 64). If the flash does not fire, change the camera, flash, or subject position.
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH NOTES Camera-to-subject distance Flash-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m (16.4 ft) of the subject. The following chart list the minimum distances required when using Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D). For more detailed information or when using High Speed Sync. (HSS), refer to the flash unit manual. Aperture ƒ/2.8 ƒ/4.0 ƒ/5.6 Min. camera-to-subj. dist. ISO 100 ISO 400 2.8m / 9.2ft 1.4m / 4.6ft 1.0m / 3.3ft 2.0m / 6.6ft 1.0m / 3.3ft 2.0m / 6.
DATE IMPRINTING - DATE MODEL The date or the day and time the picture is taken can be imprinted in the bottom right corner of a horizontal image. See page 18 to set camera’s clock and calendar. 1 2 Date imprinting 3 Turn the function dial (1) to the date position. While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) to select date imprinting, time imprinting, or imprinting off. The date indicator remains on the data panel to show imprinting is active.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom functions allow camera operations to be changed. 1 Turn the function dial (1) to the custom-function position (CUST). 2 Turn the control dial (2) to select the custom function to be changed. See the following sections for details. Custom function Setting Press and hold the function button (3) and turn the control dial (4) to change the customfunction setting displayed in the frame counter.
Custom function 1 AF/shutter priority 2 Film rewind 3 Film leader at rewind 4 DX memory 5 Shutter lock - no film 6 Lens focus-hold button 7 Program shift 8 AF button 9 AEL button 10 AF illuminator 11 Flash metering 12 Focus area illumination 13 Shutter lock - no lens 14 Shutter lock - back open 15 Date format (Date model) Setting 1 AF priority 2 Release priority 1 Automatic 2 Manual 1 Wind in 2 Leave out 1 Off 2 On 1 Unlocked 2 Locked 1 Focus hold 2 Continuous AF 3 Depth-of-field preview
CUSTOM 1 - AF/SHUTTER PRIORITY Custom function 1 has two settings: 1 AF priority. Shutter will not release until the camera focuses. 2 Shutter-release priority. Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed. Use shutter-release priority when photographing moving subjects. When using the continuousadvance drive mode, the camera does not focus between exposures. CUSTOM 2 - FILM REWIND Custom function 2 has two settings: 1 Automatic. The film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll.
CUSTOM 4 - DX MEMORY Custom function 4 has two settings: 1 DX Memory Off. The film speed is set automatically to the ISO of DX-coded film. Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO of the previous DX-coded roll. 2 DX Memory On. A change to the ISO setting of a DX-coded film is saved and applied to other DX-coded rolls with the same film speed. This is used when a particular film is consistently push or pull processed. To set film speed manually, see page 58.
CUSTOM 7 - PROGRAM SHIFT Program shift allows the aperture and 1 shutter speeds set in full-auto 2 program and program exposure modes to be changed without affecting the total exposure. When program shift is active, the autoflash flash mode is disabled (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to activate the exposure system. When the exposure is displayed, turn the control dial (2) to change the aperture and shutter speed combination. Custom function 7 has three settings: 1 Off.
CUSTOM 8 - AF BUTTON The operation of the AF button can be customized: 1 Spot focus priority. When the AF button is pressed and held, the spot focus area is active. The local focus areas can be selected with the control dial. When the AF button is released, the wide focus area is active. See page 46. 2 Focus area selection. The focus area can be selected between the wide focus area, the spot focus area, or one of the eight local-focus areas.
CUSTOM 9 - AEL BUTTON This custom function changes the operation of the AE lock button. Custom function 9 has two settings: 1 Hold. Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure, see page 44. 2 Toggle. Press the AEL button once to lock the exposure. Press it a second time to cancel the lock. The lock will remain in effect until canceled even after the exposure. CUSTOM 10 - AF ILLUMINATOR The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator.
CUSTOM 11 - FLASH METERING The metering mode for both the built-in and accessory flash can be specified: 1 ADI Flash Metering. When the flash fires, ADI or pre-flash TTL metering will be employed. Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used, see below. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) metering uses the distance information from D series lenses in addition to TTL metering during the exposure.
CUSTOM 12 - FOCUS AREA ILLUMINATION During focus lock, the spot focus area or one of the local focus areas are illuminated to indicate the focus point. The areas are also illuminate when selected using the AF button (p. 46). Custom function 12 has three settings: 1 0.3 second focus lock indication. The active AF area used for focus is illuminated for 0.3 seconds. 2 0.6 second focus lock indication. The active AF area used for focus is illuminated for 0.6 seconds. 3 Focus area selection only.
CUSTOM 15 - DATE FORMAT (DATE MODEL) The format of the imprinted date can be changed. Custom function 15 has three settings: 1 Year / Month / Day 2 Month / Day / Year 3 Day / Month / Year CUSTOM FUNCTION RESET All of the custom functions can be reset to their initial setting, 1. Custom 15 in the date model is not reset. With the camera off, turn the function dial to the custom function position (CUST).
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.
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.
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) Macro Twin Flash 2400 Macro Ring Flash 1200 Contact your Konica Minolta dealer for information on these products. All Minolta i, si, and HS series flash units, and the Vectis SF-1 flash are compatible with this camera.
HIGH SPEED SYNC. (HSS) This camera is compatible with the High Speed Sync. (HSS) function in the Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D), 5400HS, and 3600HS (D). This allows the camera to use its full range of shutter speeds up to 1/2000 second. Attach a compatible flash unit to the camera. Set the flash unit to HSS. When the shutter speed exceeds 1/90 second, the High Speed Sync. indicator (H) is displayed on the data panel and in the viewfinder.
TROUBLESHOOTING Contact your nearest Konica Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem or the condition continues. Problem Autofocus does not work when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Cause A special focusing situation is preventing the AF system from focusing (p. 22). Solution Use focus lock (p. 23) or manual focus (p. 48). Camera is set to manual focus. Press the AF/MF button. Subject is too close. Check the lens’ minimum focus distance.
Flash picture is too dark. Subject is beyond flash range. Make sure the subject is within the flash range. When using the built-in flash, the bottom of the picture is dark. Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m (3.3ft). Remove the lens hood. To prevent lens shadowing, the subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.) from the camera. Err appears on the data panel. Remove the batteries. Reinsert them after turning the camera off and on.
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.
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera type: Lens mount: Viewfinder: Shutter type: Shutter speeds: Flash sync. speed: Focus system: AF sensitivity range: AF illuminator: AF control: Exposure modes: Metering: Metering cell: Metering range: Film-speed setting: 82 APPENDIX 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure, and action predictive autofocus. Minolta A-type bayonet mount SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view. Magnification: 0.7X Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type.
Film loading: Rewind: Frame counter: Flash guide number: Flash coverage: Power source: Battery performance: Flash use 0% 50% 100% Auto load Auto and manual rewind. Shows number of exposures taken. 16 (ISO 100 in meters) 52 (ISO 100 in feet) 28mm focal length lens.
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