Maxxum 5 Manual Part 3

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DETAILED
OPERATION
100
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to
take the picture.
Press the flash-mode button
when taking the picture.
• Both flashes will fire when the shutter is
release.
• A lighting ratio of 2:1 indicates the expo-
sure from the main light (accessory
flash) is twice as much as the exposure
from the fill light (camera’s flash).
Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash
Wireless ratio flash
In this photo both the wireless/remote
flash and camera’s built-in flash illumi-
nated the subject. The camera’s flash
acted as a fill light to control the depth
of the shadows. With a lighting ratio of
2:1, a soft gradation between the high-
lights and shadows were produced giv-
ing the subject a natural appearance.
• High-speed sync cannot be used in wire-
less/remote ratio flash.
• With wireless/remote ratio flash, the
shutter speed will be set to slower than
1/45 second automatically.
3
Wait until both flash units are fully
charged.
• appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is
charged.
• When the wireless/remote flash is charged, on the
rear of the flash is lit.
• Pressing the spot-AE lock button will test fire the
accessory flash. If the accessory flash does not fire,
change its position.
• To test fire the accessory flash, custom 10 should be
set to 1 (p.112).
Position your camera and flash unit using the
information of this page.
•The example below is with the 3600HS (D) flash unit. For other flash
units, refer to the instruction manual for the correct camera to subject
and flash to subject distances.
• Photograph in dark locations.
Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
• The distances in the above table assumes the use of ISO 100 film. If ISO
400 film is used, the distances must be multiplied by a factor of two with an
upper limit not exceeding 5 m.
1
Flash-Subject
Distance
Camera-Subject
Distance
The remote/wireless flash may
not detect the control signals if
it is placed behind the subject.
Place the camera and flash unit
within a 5 m radius of the subject
Shutter
speed
Aperture
f/2.8
f/4
f/5.6
All shutter
speeds
1.4 - 5m
4.6 - 16 ft.
1 - 5m
3.3 - 16 ft.
1 - 5m
3.3 - 16 ft.
1/45 or
slower
1.4 - 5 m
4.6 - 16 ft.
1.35 - 5 m
4.4 - 16 ft.
1.25 - 5 m
4.1 - 16 ft.
1/45 or
1/125
1- 5 m
3.3 - 16 ft.
1 - 5 m
3.3 - 16 ft.
1.35 - 5 m
4.4 - 16 ft.
1/180
1 - 4 m
3.3- 13 ft.
1 - 3m
3.3- 9.9 ft.
.
1 - 2m
3.3 - 6.6 ft.
1/1000
1 - 2 m
3.3 - 6.6 ft.
1 - 1.5m
3.3 - 4.9 ft.
Non HSS HSS
Flash - subject distance
Camera - sub-
ject distance
The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built-in flash.
Although the built-in flash fires, it does not add to the exposure, but
simply controls the accessory flash. The position of the camera and
flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject.
2
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH
Flash-mode
button
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DETAILED
OPERATION
102
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL
Press the date button to
choose the date imprinting
format.
•The display changes as follows:
The quartz-date function lets you record the date or time on the lower-left
corner of the photograph. The quartz data back has an automatic
calendar through the year 2039.
•Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the 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 printed on it.
Imprinting the Date or Time
Date button Select button
Turn the function dial to .
While pressing the function
button, turn the control dial
until and appear
on the camera’s data panel.
Attach the flash to the cam-
era.
•The camera and flash should be on.
•Turning off the main switch of the camera with the accessory flash
attached also cancels wireless flash. If the flash is not attached, the flash’s
wireless/remote function will not be canceled. If this happens, see the
flash’s instruction manual to cancel the function.
Detach the accessory flash.
Canceling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
1
3
4
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH
2
1
Press the shutter-release
button to set the format.
2
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DETAILED
OPERATION
104
Press the date button.
Press and hold the select
button (SEL) for 3 seconds
until the date on the data
panel blinks.
Turn the control dial to
change the format.
•The format will change in the
following sequence:
Press the shutter-release
button to set the format.
•The usual display will return.
•The quartz-date is powered by the camera’s battery. When the battery is
removed, the date settings will remain for about 5 minutes. After that time,
the date will be reset to 2001.01.01 (January 1st.). When the new batteries
are inserted, the audio signal will beep to indicate the date and time have
been reset.
•When the date has not been set, the date settings blink on the data panel
when the camera is turned on.
Changing the Date Format
2
4
1
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL
Press the date button.
Press the select button (SEL)
to select the year, month,
day, hour, or minute.
•The item that can be changed will
blink.
•The data back has a 24-hour clock.
2pm should be set as 14:00.
•The item will cycle as follows.
Turn the control dial to
change the date and time
values.
•Data continues changing as long as
the dial turns.
Press the shutter-release
button to set the date and
time.
•The usual display will return.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until
the date and time are
displayed correctly.
Setting the Date or Time
4
5
Year Month Day Hour Minute
Year / Month / Day Month / Day / Year Day / Month / Year
1
2
3
3
Control Dial
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CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Turn the function dial to
CUST.
While pressing the function
button, turn the control dial
to select the desired setting.
Turn the function dial to any
position other than CUST.
•If the function dial is set to CUST,
the camera can take photographs,
but all buttons and switches, except
for the shutter-release button, are
disabled.
•Custom settings must be reset
manually, and are not effected by
the program-reset button or by
turning the camera off.
Using the custom functions, you can tailor camera settings to suit your
shooting style or preferences. Initially all the custom functions are set to
1. The functions are explained on pages 108 - 113.
Setting Custom Functions
4
Turn the control dial to
select the custom function
number to be changed.
2
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
3
1
Setting
Cust
1AF / Shutter-
release Priority
1AF Priority
2Shutter-release Priority
1Automatic
2Manual
1Film Tip Rewound
2Film Tip Left Out
1DX Memory Off
2DX Memory On
1Shutter-release Lock Off
2Shutter-release Lock On
1Focus Hold
2Continuous Autofocus
3Depth-of-Field Preview
1By main switch and grip sensor
2By main switch
1Normal P Mode
2 PAMode
3Ps Mode
Cust
2Film Rewind Start
Cust
3Film Tip
108
108
109
109
109
110
110
111
Cust
4DX Memory
Cust
5Shutter-release
Lock (Film)
Cust
6Focus-hold
Button (Lens)
Cust
7Eyepiece Sensor
Activation
Cust
8P Mode Settings
1Select Spot Focus Area
2Select Focus Area
3Switch Between the Wide Focus And Spot Focus
1Hold to Activate
2Press Once to Activate, Press Again to Cancel
1AF Illuminator On
2AF Illuminator Off
1ADI Flash Metering
2TTL Flash Metering
Cust
9Spot AF Lock
Button
Cust
10 Spot-AE Lock
Button
106
Cust
11 AF Illuminator
(built-in flash)
Cust
12 Flash Metering
1Displayed for 0.3 seconds
2Displayed for 0.6 seconds
Cust
13 AF Area Display
3Not Displayed
1TTL Flash Metering
Cust
14 Shutter-release
Lock (Lens) 2TTL Flash Metering
111
112
112
113
113
113
Function
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CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
APPENDIX
108
(1) Shutter-release Lock Off
Shutter can be released even if there is no film in the camera.
(2) Shutter-release Lock On
Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded.
•When film is not loaded, if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down, 0 will blink in the viewfinder and on the data panel.
•While the back cover is open, the shutter can be released.
Custom 5 - Shutter-release Lock (Film)
(1) DX Memory Off
Film speed is always set to the DX-coded ISO of the film. Non-DX-coded
film is set to the ISO of the previous DX-coded roll.
(2) DX Memory On
Manual changes to the film speed of a DX-coded film are saved and
applied to future rolls with the same DX-coded ISO. Use when a
particular film is consistently pushed or pulled in its processing.
•For setting the film speed manually, see page 86.
Custom 4 - DX Memory
(1) Film Tip Rewound
Film is completely rewound into the cartridge.
(2) Film Tip Left Out
The film leader is expososed after rewind.
•Sliding the main switch to OFF during rewinding causes the film tip to be
rewound into the cartridge when the camera is turned on again.
Custom 3 - Film Tip
(1) Automatic
Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll.
(2) Manual
The manual-rewind button must be pressed to initiate rewind (p. 29).
Custom 2 - Film Rewind Start
(1) AF priority
Shutter will not release until or appears in the viewfinder.
(2) Shutter-release Priority
Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed. Use shutter-
release priority when photographing moving subjects.
•When continuous-advance mode is selected, the camera will not update
the focus while the shutter-release button is pressed.
Custom 1 - AF / Shutter-release Priority
You can reset all of the custom functions to their default settings (1).
Turn the main switch to OFF.
Turn the function dial to CUST.
While pressing the function button, slide the main
switch from OFF to ON.
•When the camera turns on, will blink
on the data panel while the function button
is pressed.
Resetting All of the Custom Functions to Default
1
3
2
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
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(1) Select spot focus area
While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local
focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF
button. When the spot AF button is released, the wide focus area is
active.
(2) Select focus area.
Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control dial while
pressing the spot AF button. The focus area remains selected even after
releasing the spot AF button.
(3) Switch between the wide focus frame and the spot focus area.
Every time the spot AF button is
pressed, the camera switches
between the spot focus area and wide
focus frame . The following displays
appears on the data panel and in the
viewfinder.
(1) Normal P Mode (p. 64)
You cannnot shift the shutter speed or aperture in P mode.
•Flash will fire automatically when it’s necessary.
(2) PAMode (p. 64)
The aperture can be shifted in PA mode. The shutter speed will
automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure.
•The flash mode will be set to flash cancel.
•To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.
PA mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset when
the flash is lowered.
(3) PSMode (p. 65)
The shutter speed can be shifted in P mode. The aperture will
automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure.
•The flash mode will be set to flash cancel.
•To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.
PS mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset
when the flash is lowered.
Custom 8 - P Mode Settings
(1) By main switch and grip sensor
Eyepiece sensor is activated with the grip sensor.
(2) By main switch
Eyepiece sensor is activated when the camera is turned on. Use this
setting when the grip sensor cannot be activated because the user is
wearing gloves or their hands cannot activate the sensor.
•With the grip sensor off, the camera will always be on. To conserve battery
power, turn the camera off with the main switch.
When an object is detected near the viewfinder, the camera’s system are
activated to set the focus and exposure as you frame your subject.
•Eye-start switch must be on (p.27).
Custom 7 - Eyepiece Sensor Activation
(1) Focus Hold
Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the autofocus.
(2) Continuous Autofocus
Press and hold the focus-hold button on the lens to activate the
continuous-autofocus mode.
(3) Depth-of-Field Preview
Depth-of-field preview is activated when the focus-hold button is pressed
and held.
•When not using a D series lens, the shutter-
release button must be pressed partway
down while pressing the focus-hold button to
preview the depth-of-field.
Custom 6 - Focus-hold Button (Lens)
This custom function changes the operation of a lens with a focus-hold
button.
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CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Custom 9 - Spot AF Lock button
This custom function changes the operation of the spot AF button.
Focus-hold button
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CUSTOM
FUNCTIONS
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(1) Displayed for 0.3 seconds
Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0.3 sec when the
focus is confirmed.
(2) Displayed for 0.6 seconds
Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0.6 sec when the
focus is confirmed.
(3) Not displayed
Active local focus area is not displayed when the focus is confirmed.
•The local focus areas will be displayed for 0.6 seconds when selected with
control dial and the spot AF button (p. 70).
(1) Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached.
•[ - - ] appears on the data panel when the shutter button is pressed
partway down.
(2) Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached.
•Use when mounting the camera to a non-coupling lens mount (telescope,
microscope, etc).
Custom 13 - AF Area Display
Custom 14 - Shutter-release Lock (Lens)
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Custom 12 - Flash Metering
Your camera uses ADI flash metering as the standard flash metering
mode, but it can be changed.
•This applies to both the built-in and accessory flash.
(1) ADI Flash Metering
When the flash fires, ADI or pre-flash metering will be employed.
•Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used.
(2) TTL Flash Metering
When the flash fires, TTL metering will be employed.
•To use flash or color meters, flash diffusers, or neutral density filters, the
flash mode must be set to TTL metering.
(1) AF Illuminator On
The built-in flash is used as an AF illuminator and will fire when
necessary to assist the autofocus system.
•The AF illuminator does not fire when flash cancel is selected.
(2) AF Illuminator Off
The AF illuminator function is canceled. Other flash functions will
operate normally.
•An attached accessory flash’s AF illuminator will not be cancelled.
Custom 11 - AF Illminator (Built-in flash)
(1) Hold to activate
The spot metering area is active until the spot-AE lock button is
released.
(2) Press once to activate, press again to cancel.
.
The spot metering area is activated when the spot-AE lock button is
pressed and canceled when the button is pressed again.
•When the spot metering area is active, pressing the program-reset button,
turning the camera off, or changing the position of the built-in flash cancels
the metering area.
•will appear in the viewfinder when the spot metering area is active.
Custom 10 - Spot-AE Lock Button
This custom function changes the operation of spot-AE lock button.
•When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on and the
spot-AE lock button is pressed, slow sync will be activated (p. 96).
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P
Autofocus
Wide focus frame
Autoflash*
0.0
Single Frame Advance
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
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114
Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions
to their program settings.
PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON
Following settings will not change;
•The date and time settings
•Red-eye reduction
•ISO
•Custom settings
•Eye-start
•Audio Signal
SETTING
APPENDIX
*With the custom function set to 8-2 or 8-3, PAor Ps mode will not be reset.
The flash mode will be set to flash cancel or fill flash.
Exposure mode
Autofocus mode
Focus area
Flash mode
Exposure Compensation
Drive Mode
Continuous Advance
Self-timer
Wireless/Remote Control
Wireless/Remote Flash
Bracketing
Multiple Exposure
Subject Program Select
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AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6(D)
AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6(D)
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When using an accessory flash, the flash mode can be selected using
the camera or the flash.
Accessory Flashes
•All Minolta i, si, and HS, HS(D) series flash units, the Macro Twin
Flash 2400, the Macro Ring Flash 1200, and the Vectis SF-1 flash
are compatible with this camera.
•The Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 is required to mount AF series
flash units (4000AF, 2800AF, 1800AF, and Macro flash 1200AF).
•When the FS-1100 is used:
•The flash will fire every time the shutter is released.
•The AF illuminator will not activate.
•The built-in flash is set to fill flash when the accessory flash is
removed.
•X-series flashes and flashes sold by other manufacturers cannot
be used with this camera.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories
manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible
accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance
or damage to the camera and its accessories.
•All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera.
•MD and MC series lenses (manual focus) cannot be used with this
camera.
Lenses
Lens Specifications
•Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and are subject to change without notice.
Lens Hood
Fit the lens hood into the mount at
the end of the lens barrel, then
turn the hood clockwise until it
clicks.
•To store the hood, reverse it, attach it to the
lens as described above, then replace the
lens cap.
Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens hood
improves image quality by reducing flare.
•Remove the lens hood before using the camera’s built-in flash.
13 elements/10 groups
32°– 8°10'
1.5m (4.9ft.)
0.25X
f/32–38
55mm
63 (dia.)x 68 (L) mm
190g (6.7oz)
Construction:
Angle of View:
Min. Focus Distance:
Max. Magnification:
Min. Aperture:
Filter Diameter:
Dimensions:
Weight:
116
8 elements/7 groups
75°– 30°
0.4m (1.2ft.)
0.24X
f/22–38
55mm
63 (dia.) x 68 (L) mm
190g (6.7oz)
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Angle FinderVN /MagnifierVN
Remove the eyepiece cup when
attaching a finder accessory.
•Push up to remove the eyepiece cup.
•Turn eye-start off when using an Angle
Finder or Magnifier.
Eyepiece Corrector 1000
For eyeglass wearers, an Eyepiece Corrector 1000 can be attached to the
viewfinder. Nine correction lenses are available from - 4 to + 3 diopters.
Incompatible Accessories
The following accessories are not compatible with this camera.
•Control Grip CG-1000
•Data Receiver DR-1000
•Wireless Controller IR-1N
•Vertical Control Grip VC-7
•Data Saver DS-100
•Wireless/Remote Flash Controller
•The camera can be permanently damage if the Wireless Controller IR-1N
is used.
•The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before
June 2001. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to
obtain information for products released after this date.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
AA Battery Pack BP-200
Designed for the Dynax/Maxxum 5, four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
can be used to power the camera. Available from the fall of 2001.
Setting the flash mode with the
camera
While pressing the flash-mode
button, turn the control dial to
select the desired flash mode.
•The camera sets the flash mode on
the accessory flash immediately.
Setting the flash mode with the
flash
With the flash off, attach it to the
accessory shoe. Turn the flash
on. The current flash mode on
the accessory flash will be set in
the camera when the shutter-
release button is pressed
partway down.
•The camera will display the
corresponding flash mode icon on the
data panel.
•The viewfinder’s flash signal are used
with the accessory flash.
Accessory Flash Control
•Red-eye reduction cannot be used with accessory flashes.
•In P mode and subject-program modes, only autoflash or flash cancel can
be set. To use fill flash, the flash mode must be set using the camera.
•In A, S, and M mode, only fill flash or flash cancel can be set.
3600HS(D)
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Problem
Problem
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APPENDIX
Cause Solution Page
Lens hood
was attached
or subject
distance was
less than 1m.
This camera has a safety-lock feature and the back-
cover cannot be opened if film is loaded. In case the
back cannot be opened, following these steps.
•Remove the film in a dark place of under a thick blanket.
After removing the film, contact an authorized Minolta
Service Facility to repair your camera.
1. Turn the main switch to OFF.
2. Turn the function dial to ISO.
3. While pressing the function dial and spot-AE
lock button, turn the main switch to ON. The
film-chamber-lock indicator should turn black.
The back cover can now be opened.
If the back cover did not open,
1. Find the lever located near
the film-chamber release.
2. Slide the lever down to
open the cover.
Subject is
beyond flash
range.
Make sure the subject is within
the flash range.
–
36
Camera mal-
function –
Remove and reinstall the batter-
ies. If normal camera operation
does not resume or the camera
malfunctions repeatedly, contact
an authorised Minolta Service
Facility.
Remove the lens hood.
To prevent lens shadowing, the
subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.)
from the camera.
After the
film
rewinds,
the back
cover can
not be
opened.
Flash pic-
ture is too
dark.
Err appears
on the data
panel.
Focus cannot be
confirmed.
Camera is attached to
a microscope or tele-
scope and custom
function 14-1 is set.
Hold the focus-
mode switch down.
Use focus lock or
manual focus.
Set custom 14 to
setting 2.
–
34/
75
113
Custom function is
set to 5-2 (shutter-
release lock (Film)).
Set custom 5 to
setting 1. 109
Check the minimum
focus distance for
your lens.
Use focus lock or
manual focus. 34/
75
Subject is too close.
Situation is unsuitable
for autofocus.
Camera is set to
manual focus mode. 75
Flash was used as AF
illuminator to assist
the autofocus sys-
tem.
To turn off the AF
illuminator, set the
flash mode to
flash cancel or
custom 11 to set-
ting 2
112
Flash did not fire in a
low-light situation
and the shutter speed
was slow.
Use fill flash, a tri-
pod, or faster film.
When using
the built-in
flash, the
bottom of
the picture
is dark.
120
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.
Shutter cannot be
released.
Autofocus does
not work when the
shutter-release
button is pressed
partway down.
Flash fires when
the shutter-release
button is pressed
partway down.
Picture is blurred. –
Cause Solution Page
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•If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera
dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
•Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized
Minolta Service Facility for details.
Questions and Service
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 after prolonged storage, check the camera’s operation to
make sure it is functioning properly.
Storage
•If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean,
dry cloth If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow
away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface.
•To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently
wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
•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 cause
damage to sensitive interior parts.
•Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
•Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Cleaning
•Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs.
•Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an
equipment malfunction.
Before Important Events
•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
environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it
from the bag.
•The low-battery symbol may appear even with fresh batteries
depending on the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat
turning the camera on and off.
•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.
Operating Temperature and Conditions
CARE AND STRAGE
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Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information
available at the time of printing and are subject to change without
notice.
Rewind: Auto rewind, manual start (Count-down
display)
Frame counter: Forward (shows number of exposures taken)
Built-in Flash
GN: 12 (ISO 100 in meters)
Coverage: 28mm angle of view
Additional
Power: Two CR2 lithium batteries
Battery Performance:
Condition A Condition B
Flash Use (%) 20 °C -10 °C 20 °C -10 °C
0 30 rolls 24 rolls 45 rolls 35 rolls
50 14 rolls 11 rolls 18 rolls 14 rolls
100 9 rolls 7 rolls 11 rolls 9 rolls
* 24 exposure rolls
Condition A: Lens(28-80 f/3.5-5.6) focused from infinity to 2m three times and the
shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before each
exposure.
Condition B: Lens(28-80 f/3.5-5.6) focused from infinity to 2m and the shutter-release
button held partway down for five seconds before each exposure.
•Battery performance will vary with usage conditions.
•Exposures taken at a rate of 2 rolls/month.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 127.0 x 87.0 x 60.5mm (WxHxD)
Weight : 335g (w/o camera battery)
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure
(AE), and action predictive autofocus (AF)
Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount
Viewfinder: SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view,
Magnification: 0.75X
Shutter
Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse,
focal-plane type
Speeds: 30 sec. - 1/4000 sec., bulb
Flash sync speed: 1/125s or slower (synchronizes with all
speeds in HSS mode).
Focus
Type: TTL phase-detection system, multi metering
with cross hair type CCD line sensor metering
cell. Autofocus and manual focus modes.
AF Sensitivity Range: EV -1 to18 (ISO 100)
AF Illuminator: Built-in with range of 1.0 - 5.0m. Automatically
activated in low-light/ low-contrast situations.
AF Control: Single-shot, continuous, automatic AF-mode
selection.
Exposure
Modes: P, A, S, M,(PA/PSavailable) and 5 Subject
Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-
up, Sports, Night Portrait)
Type: TTL metering; direct TTL metering for flash
Metering Cell: 14-segment honeycomb pattern SPC for
ambient light and 4-segment flash-metering
SPC for flash.
Metering Range: 14-segment honeycomb pattern metering: EV
1 - 20, Spot metering: EV 4 - 20 (ISO 100,
f/1.4 lens)
Film-speed Setting: Automatic: ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film.
Manual: ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.
Flash: ISO 25 - 1000.
Film Transport
Loading: Auto load
Drive Modes: Single frame, continuous advance
(3 frames/sec.), self-timer, exposure
bracketing, and multiple exposure.
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INDEX
Subject Page
A
Accessory Shoe Cap ..................................................................................94
ADI Flash Metering ........................................................................ 93, 94, 95
Aperture Priority ........................................................................................ 55
Audio Signal .............................................................................................. 29
Automatic AF.............................................................................................. 72
B
Battery Conditions Indicators .................................................................... 19
Bracketing .................................................................................................. 87
Bulb ............................................................................................................ 81
C
Continuous AF............................................................................................ 73
Cust .......................................................................................................... 107
D
Date Format ............................................................................................ 105
DX-code Film.............................................................................................. 21
Depth-of-field........................................................................................ 52, 58
E
Ev .............................................................................................................. 62
Ev Scale ................................................................................................58, 62
Exposure Compensation............................................................................ 84
Eyepiece Cap ............................................................................................ 17
Eyepiece Sensors ...................................................................................... 27
Eye-start .................................................................................................... 27
F
FCC .............................................................................................................. 6
Flash Cancel .............................................................................................. 37
Flash Range .............................................................................................. 36
Flash-Subject Distance in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode ........................ 100
Fill Flash .................................................................................................... 37
Film-chamber Lock Indicator...................................................................... 23
Film Tip ...................................................................................................... 22
Focus Area Indicator .................................................................................. 68
Focusing Ring ............................................................................................ 75
G
Grip Sensor ................................................................................................ 27
H
HSS ............................................................................................................ 97
I
ISO ............................................................................................................ 86
Subject Page
L
Large Aperture............................................................................................ 52
Local Focus Areas...................................................................................... 70
Local Focus Area LEDs.............................................................................. 68
M
Manual Mode.............................................................................................. 61
Manual Rewind .......................................................................................... 24
MD and MC Series Lenses ...................................................................... 116
ME .............................................................................................................. 90
N
Neutral Density (ND) Filter ........................................................................ 66
Night Scenes.............................................................................................. 45
S
Shutter Priority............................................................................................ 59
Shutter Release Priority .......................................................................... 108
Shutter Speed ............................................................................................ 59
Small Aperture............................................................................................ 52
Spot Focus Area ........................................................................................ 69
T
Test Fire.................................................................................................... 101
TTL Flash Metering ........................................................................ 93, 94, 95
P
PAmode .................................................................................................... 64
Pre-flash Metering................................................................................ 94, 95
Ps mode .................................................................................................... 65
Q
Quartz-date .............................................................................................. 103
R
Red-eye Reduction .................................................................................... 38
Remote Control .......................................................................................... 49
Remote Cord .............................................................................................. 83
Ratio Flash .............................................................................................. 101
W
Wide Focus Frame .................................................................................... 68
WL .............................................................................................................. 98
3600HS(D) .......................................................................................... 93, 97
5600HS(D) .......................................................................................... 93, 97
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