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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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BASIC OPERATION

DETAILED OPERATION

APPENDIX

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.

• Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Tape over lithium battery contacts before

disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.

Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children.

Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if…

• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.

• the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the

camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are

required.

Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.

CAUTION

Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun. Fire may occur if sunlight

comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace the lens cap when the product is

not being used.

The ultimate tool for creative professionals and advanced amateurs alike, the

Maxxum/Dynax 9 has been designed with precission in mind to help you capture

your photographic vision. As you use the Maxxum/Dynax 9, you will find that its

performance and reliability compliment your own photographic expertise and in

raising your skills to a higher level.

In addition to its high durability zinc and stainless steel body, the Maxxum/Dynax 9

boasts the following features:

• A top shutter speed of 1/12,000 sec. and top x-sync speed of 1/300 sec.

• High speed autofocus with omni-dimensional Predictive Focus Control

and a maximum framing rate of 4.5 frames/sec with autofocus tracking

in continuous focus mode. (5.5 frames/sec in manual focus mode)

• 100% viewfinder

• 1/3 and 1/2 EV exposure compensation increments.

• Data Memory storage of exposure information.

• 21 Custom Functions to tailor the camera to your personal shooting style

This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your

camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls

and their locations on the camera, then read the Getting Started and Basic

Operation sections. Once you’ve mastered basic operation, move on to the Detailed

Operation section to expand your expertise.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifica-

tions 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 digi-

tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 receiver 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).

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Loading Film..........................................15

Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ..................18

Focus Signals....................................19

Special Focus Situations.......................20

Focus Hold............................................21

FOCUS

Predictive Focus Control.......................27

Autofocus Modes ..................................28

Wide Focus Area...................................30

Local Focus Area ..................................31

AF Lock.................................................32

Manual Focus........................................33

AF Illuminator........................................34

Table of Contents ....................................2

Names of Parts .......................................4

GETTING STARTED

BASIC OPERATION

DETAILED OPERATION

DRIVE

Advance Mode ......................................54

Self Timer ..............................................56

Exposure Bracketing.............................58

Multiple Exposure..................................60

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Eye-Start ...............................................76

Depth-of Field Preview..........................77

Taking Time Exposures.........................78

Remote Release Terminal.....................80

PC Terminal...........................................81

Data Panel Illuminator...........................82

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accessory Information..........................104

Exposure Warnings..............................107

Strap........................................................8

Diopter Adjustment .................................9

APPENDIX

Batteries ................................................10

Lens.......................................................12

Handling the Camera ............................13

Using the Built-in Flash

Operation...........................................22

Flash Signals.....................................22

Flash Range ......................................23

Lens Shadowing................................23

Rewinding the Film

Automatic Rewind..............................24

Manual Rewind..................................24

EXPOSURE

P-Mode..................................................36

A-Mode..................................................37

S-Mode..................................................39

M-Mode .................................................41

METERING

Selectable Metering

14 Segment Metering ........................45

Spot Metering ....................................46

Center Weighted Metering.................47

AE Lock.................................................48

Exposure Compensation.......................50

Setting the ISO Manually ......................52

FLASH

Four-Segment Flash Metering ..............63

Slow Sync .............................................64

Rear-Flash Sync ...................................65

High Speed Sync ..................................66

Flash Compensation .............................67

Flash Bracketing ...................................68

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash .....70

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Memory

Selecting............................................84

Overwriting.........................................86

Recalling Data ...................................87

Deleting Stored Data .........................90

Custom Functions

Setting................................................91

Details................................................92

Trouble Shooting..................................108

Care and Storage.................................110

Specifications .......................................112

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NAMES OF PARTS

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.

Body Exposure

mode dial (36-43)

Data Panel

Rear control dial

Shutter-release

button

Front

control dial

Built-in flash* (22-23)

Exposure-

compensation

dial lock (50)

Exposure-

compensation

dial (50)

Flash

compensation

dial (67)

Accessory shoe

Drive-mode lever (54)

AF Illuminator /

Self-timer lamp

(34, 56)

Grip sensor (76)

Depth-of-field

preview button (77)

Lens mount (12)

Mirror*

AF mode dial (28)

Focus-mode switch (33)

Lens release (12)

Mounting

index

Lens contacts*

Battery-chamber lock (10)

Battery-chamber door (10)

Vertical control grip contacts

(104)

Tripod socket

Diopter

adjustment dial (9)

Viewfinder*

Eyepiece cup

Eyepiece shutter

lever (79)

Main switch

Eyepiece

sensor* (76)

Film window

Eye-start switch (76)

Flash-mode switch

AF button (32)

AE-lock button (48)

Data-panel

illuminator (82)

Metering-mode

switch (45-47)

PC terminal

(81)

Back-cover

release (15)

Remote-control

terminal (80)

Strap eyelet

* Do not touch

Flash-

compensation

dial lever (67)

Dirve mode

dial (54-61)

76

Data Panel

ViewfinderControl Panel

Data-memory button (84-90)

Manual-rewind button (24)

ISO button (52)

Adjust button

Control-panel door

ISO mark

Data memory

indicator (84-90)

Release priority

indicator (92)

Cartridge mark

Shutter speed display

(Focus area/ISO)

Aperture display

(Exposure compensation

/Bracketing)

Battery condition

indicator (11)

Frame counter

Film transport signals

Focus frame

Local focus

areas (31)

Spot-metering

area (46)

Spot-focus

area (95)

Flash on indicator (22)

Flash ready indicator (22)

High-speed sync indicator (66)

Wireless/Remote flash indicator (70-74)

Focus-area indicator

Focus signals (19)

Shutter speed display

Aperture display

AE-lock indicator (48)

Frames remaining counter (last 9 frames only)

Meter index

(42)

NAMES OF PARTS

Use the upper eyelets if you want the camera to

hang horizontally. Use the side eyelets if you

want the camera to hang vertically.

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Turn the diopter adjustment dial to compensate the eyepiece for near or far sighted

vision problems. The adjustment range is from –3 to +1 diopters.

Turn the diopter-adjustment dial until

the focus frame appears sharpest.

Farsighted users – turn the dial

clockwise.

Nearsighted users – turn the dial

counter-clockwise.

Before attaching the lens…

Look through the viewfinder at a well illuminated blank

wall or clear blue sky.

If additional correction is needed, attach a Minolta Eyepiece

Corrector (optional accessory) to the camera’s eyepiece.

GETTING

STARTED

Attach the strap through the strap

eyelets as shown. Pull firmly on the

strap to make sure it is secure.

GETTING STARTED

STRAP

The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when the

main switch is set to ON.

Full-battery symbol

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Low-battery symbol

Power is low, but all functions are operational. Keep a

fresh battery handy.

Blinking low-battery symbol

Power is extremely low. The batteries will need to be

replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.

Blinking low-battery symbol appears alone

and the shutter locks.

Power is insufficient for camera operation. Replace the

batteries.

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BATTERIES

Installing the Batteries

Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply power for all camera

operations.

1. Lift and turn the battery-chamber

lock to OPEN, then open the battery-

chamber door.

2. Insert the batteries as indicated by

the + and – marks.

3. Close the battery-chamber door,

then press and turn the battery-

chamber lock to CLOSE.

Checking Battery Power

No display

Power is too low for the camera to operate. Replace

the batteries or make sure they have been inserted

correctly.

GETTING STARTED

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LENS

Attaching the Lens

1. Remove the body and rear lens

caps.

2. Align the mounting indexes.

3. Insert the lens into the mount and

turn it clockwise until it clicks into

the locked position.

• Do not press the lens release when mounting the

lens. The lens will not couple properly.

Removing the Lens

1. Press the lens release and turn the

lens counter-clockwise until it stops.

2. Remove the lens and replace the

caps, or attach another lens.

Caution

• Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.

• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and

mirror.

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.

• Do not touch the end of the lens barrel while

taking a picture.

• Do not block the AF illuminator.

• Use a tripod when using slow shutter speeds

or a telephoto lens.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Holding the Camera

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button partway down to

activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure

systems.

Gently press the shutter-release button all the way

down to take the picture.

GETTING STARTED

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BASIC

OPERATION

Before loading film for the first time…

Remove and discard the film gate protector.

LOADING FILM

Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not open the back

cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 24 to remove a partially exposed roll.

• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.

• Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.

1. Turn the back-cover release counter-

clockwise to open the back cover.

The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it

extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it

with your fingers or the film tip.

BASIC OPERATION

Continued on the following page

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LOADING FILM

2. Insert a film cartridge into the film

chamber.

3. Extend the leader between the guide

rails to the index mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark,

push the excess film back into the cartridge.

4. Close the back cover and turn the

main switch to ON.

• The camera automatically advances the film to

the first frame. 1 will appear in the frame counter.

• The correct ISO for DX-coded film is set

automatically.

blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks

when the film is loaded incorrectly. Repeat steps 1 – 4.

Non-DX-coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll or after 36

exposures.

Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO from the previous roll. Refer to page 52 to

set the film speed manually.

Non DX Coded Film Notes…

The ISO is displayed in the data panel

for 5 seconds after loading.

Refer to page 93 to reload a partially

exposed roll.

BASIC OPERATION

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL–AUTO

1. Turn the main switch to ON. 3. Center your subject in the focus

frame, then press the shutter-release

button partway down.

• The local-focus area LED appears briefly

indicating the focus area selected by the camera.

4. When or appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-

release button all the way down to take the picture.

• The AF illuminator fires in low-light situations to assist the autofocus system (p.34).

• Use focus hold (p.21) if your subject is outside the focus frame.

• The number of frames remaining is displayed in the viewfinder for the last 9 frames on the

roll. The countdown does not appear for non-DX coded film.

The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the focus

status when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

Focus is confirmed.

Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed.

Continuous autofocus – Lens focusing. Shutter is locked.

Focus cannot be confirmed – Shutter is locked.

Subject is too close or is one of the special focus situations

described on page 20.

Focus Signals

2. Set Full-Auto mode as shown.

Set the exposure mode dial to P.

Set the drive mode dial to single frame advance (S).

Set the metering-mode switch to .

Set focus-mode switch to autofocus (AF).

Set the AF-mode dial to automatic autofocus (A).

Set the flash-compensation dial to 0.

Set the exposure-compensation dial to 0.

BASIC OPERATION

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SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below.

When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold (p.21) or manual focus (p.33). See

page 19 for an explanation of the focus signals.

If the subject within the focus frame is

very bright, or low in contrast.

If two subjects at different distances

overlap in the focus frame.

If a subject composed of alternating

light and dark lines completely fills

the focus frame.

If your subject is near a very bright

object or area.

Use focus hold when your subject is outside the

focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to

confirm.

• Use AF Lock (p. 32) to lock focus on moving

subjects.

• Focus hold does not operate when continuous

autofocus mode (p.29) is selected. Use AF Lock.

FOCUS HOLD

Focus hold cannot be used for moving subjects.

1. Center your subject in the focus

frame, then press the shutter-release

button partway down.

• appears in the viewfinder when focus is

confirmed.

• Focus hold also locks the exposure settings when

14 segment metering is selected (p. 45).

2. Continue to hold the shutter-release

button partway down while you

compose your picture.

3. Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down to take the

picture.

• Remove your finger from the shutter-release

button to cancel focus hold.

BASIC OPERATION

Slide the flash-mode switch to to reduce the red-

eye effect when using the built-in flash.

• Red-eye reduction mode is only available with the built-in

flash.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

When up, the built-in flash fires every time the shutter is released to provide

coverage for focal lengths as wide as 24mm. Flash output is automatically

controlled by the camera’s TTL flash metering system.

2. Grip both sides of the flash and lift.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is

fully charged.

• The shutter can not be released until the flash is

charged.

1. Slide the flash mode switch to .

• will appear in the viewfinder data panel.

- Push the flash down to turn it off.

The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the flash status

when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

Flash Signals

The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected

aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table

below.

Flash Range

Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject

when using the built-in flash.

Aperture ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

f/2.8

f/3.5

f/4

f/5.6

1.0 ~ 4.3m 1.0 ~ 6.1m 1.0 ~ 8.6m

(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.) (3.3 ~ 20.0 ft.) (3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)

1.0 ~ 3.4m 1.0 ~ 4.8m 1.0 ~ 6.8m

(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.) (3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.) (3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)

1.0 ~ 3.0m 1.0 ~ 4.2m 1.0 ~ 6.m

(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)

1.0 ~ 2.1m 1.0 ~ 3.0m 1.0 ~ 4.3m

(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.) (3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)

Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from

the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-circular shaded area at the

bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of your image.

Lens Shadowing

• Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.

• Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal

lengths.

AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G

AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5

• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:

AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele) AF 600mm f/4 (APO tele)

Flash will fire when the shutter is released.

Flash is charged.

Previous exposure was correct.

BASIC OPERATION

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REWINDING THE FILM

1. Wait until the film is completely rewound.

• will appear and will blink in the data panel.

Automatic Rewind

The film is automatically rewound after the last frame is exposed (or 36 exposures).

When the film is completely rewound, the motor will stop and will blink in the

data panel indicating it is safe to open the back of the camera.

3. Close the back cover.

2. Open the back cover and remove the film.

Manual Rewind

Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is finished.

1. Open the control panel door, then

press the manual-rewind button.

DETAILED

OPERATION

2. Follow steps 1-3 from Automatic

Rewind.

Automatic (1) or manually initiated (2) rewind (p.92).

Custom Function Notes

Rewind the leader into the cartridge (1)

or leave the leader out (2) (p.92).

Fast or slow/silent rewind (p.97).

DETAILED OPERATION

Predictive Focus Control determines the

subject’s speed, position, and acceleration

changes from the focus sensor data, then sets

the best focus at the predicted point of

exposure.

Predictive focus control is always active in the

Automatic and Continuous autofocus modes.

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FOCUS - Predictive Focus Control

FOCUS With the ability to track acceleration in all

three dimensions, Predictive Focus Control

makes it possible for the camera to calculate

where your subject will be when the shutter

opens.

FOCUS

FOCUS — Autofocus Modes

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Continuous Autofocus (C)

Use Continuous Autofocus when shooting sporting events or when you know

the subject will be in constant motion.

Center your subject in the focus frame,

then press the shutter-release button

partway down to activate autofocus.

The camera continues to focus as long

as the shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

• The AF Illuminator (p.34) does not operate in

Continuous Autofocus mode.

• The focus area is not displayed unless the AF

button is pressed.

Single Shot Autofocus (S)

Use Single-shot AF when photographing non-moving subjects or to lock focus

on subjects outside the focus area.

Center your subject in the focus frame,

then press the shutter-release button

partway down to activate autofocus.

Once confirmed, focus remains locked

until pressure is removed from the

shutter-release button or the shutter is

released.

Selecting the Autofocus Mode

Automatic Autofocus (A)

Designed to work well in almost any situation, Automatic Autofocus is especially

suited to moving subjects that stop suddenly.

1. Set the focus mode switch to AF.

Center your subject in the focus frame,

then press the shutter-release button

partway down to activate autofocus.

The camera will continue focusing

while the subject is moving, then lock

focus when the subject is still.

2. Turn the AF mode dial to the desired

mode.

FOCUS

The selected focus area momentarily

appears in the viewfinder frame when the

shutter release button is pressed partway

down.

• The focus area LEDs do not appear when

continuous autofocus (p.29) is selected.

The camera determines which sensor is focusing on

your subject and sets the focus accordingly.

FOCUS — Focus Area

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Select a local focus area for greater control over the focus location in the autofocus

mode.

• Only the center focus area can be selected when the RF 500mm or the AF Power Zoom

35-80mm is mounted.

Local Focus Area

1. Press the AF button and turn the

front control dial to select the

desired local focus area.

• The local focus area is displayed in the focus

frame and data panels.

2. Release the AF button when the

desired local focus area appears.

• The focus-area indicator displays the currently

selected focus area.

The camera’s standard focus mode, wide focus

area uses the camera’s three focus sensors to

automatically focus on your subject. Wide focus

area’s greater framing flexibility makes it easier

for the camera to focus on moving subjects.

• appears in the viewfinder data panel when

wide focus area is selected.

Wide Focus Area

Wide / Local Focus Area (1) or Spot Focus (2) when the AF button

is pressed (p.96).

Custom Function Notes

FOCUS

FOCUS — Manual FocusFOCUS — AF Lock

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Pull and turn the zoom ring until your

subject appears sharp.

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.

• Only the center weighted average (p. 47) and spot (p. 46) metering modes are available in

manual focus mode.

• 14-segment honeycomb pattern metering (p. 45) is changed to center weighted average

metering when manual focus mode is selected.

1. Slide the focus-mode switch to M.

2. Turn the focusing ring until your

subject appears sharp and focused.

• appears in the viewfinder when the subject in

the focus frame is in focus.

AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses

Press the AF button to lock focus on moving or stationary subjects using the current

focus mode. The focus remains locked until the AF button is released.

• Exposure is also locked if 14-segment metering (p.45) is selected.

• Pressing the AF button also activates the AF illuminator.

1. Center your subject in the focus

frame.

2. Press and hold the AF button.

• The current local focus area LED appears in the

viewfinder data panel until the AF button is

released.

• The exposure settings do not appear until the

shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

3. Recompose the scene as desired,

then take the picture.

Turn the front control dial to select a different

local focus area.

FOCUS

FOCUS — AF Illuminator

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In low-light/low subject contrast situations, the

AF illuminator automatically projects a pattern

of lines onto the subject for the camera’s AF

sensors to focus on.

• Do not to obstruct the AF illuminator.

• Pressing the AF button (p.32) also activates the AF illuminator.

• The range of the AF Illuminator is 0.7 – 7.0 meters (2.3 – 23.0 ft.).

• The AF illuminator will not fire in continuous autofocus mode.

• The AF illuminator may not operate with 300mm or longer single focal length lenses.

• The AF illuminator will not operate with 3x-1x Macro Zoom.

• When an accessory flash is attached, its AF illuminator may be active in place of the

camera’s AF illuminator.

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE

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EXPOSURE — A-Mode

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EXPOSURE — P-Mode

Select P-mode (Programmed Autoexposure) when you want to give your full

attention to your subject and composition. The Program mode software analizes the

subject’s size, motion, and magnification as well as the focal length of your lens,

then sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the requirements of the

scene.

1. Set the exposure-mode dial to P.

2. Compose your scene, focus, and

take the picture.

P-Mode Flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each

time the shutter is released. The camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system will

ensure proper exposure.

• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p.23).

Press the depth of field button to confirm the range

of focus in your image (p.77).

If 12000 or 30” blinks in the viewfinder and

the data panel, the required setting is beyond

the camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the

control dial until the blinking stops.

In A-mode (Aperture Priority), 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 focus (depth-of-field) in an image.

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to A.

2. Turn either control dial to select the

aperture.

• The aperture setting changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV

increments depending on the position of the

exposure compensation dial. See page 51.

Setting 2 - PA/Ps mode (p.101). This mode lets you override the

exposure settings selected by the camera in P mode.

Custom Function Notes

EXPOSURE

If the aperture display in the viewfinder and

the data panel blinks, the required setting is

outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn

the control dial until the blinking stops.

EXPOSURE — S-Mode

EXPOSURE — A-Mode

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A-mode flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each

time the shutter is released. The camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system will

ensure proper exposure.

1. Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is

charged.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/300 or

slower.

2. Turn the control dial to select the

aperture.

• Refer to the Flash Range table on page 23 to

determine the range of the built-in flash at the

selected aperture.

If 300 blinks in the viewfinder and the data

panel, the light level is too bright for the

selected aperture. Turn the control dial until

the blinking stops or cancel the flash.

Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off to cancel

the flash.

In S-mode (Shutter Priority), the camera automatically sets the aperture for the

selected shutter speed. Use S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by

subject movement.

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to S.

2. Turn either control dial to select the

shutter speed.

• The shutter speed changes in 1/2 or 1/3 EV

increments depending on the position of the

exposure compensation dial. See page 51.

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE — M-Mode

EXPOSURE — S-Mode

4140

S-mode Flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each

time a picture is taken. Flash exposure is controlled by the camera’s TTL automatic

flash metering system.

1. Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is

charged.

2. Turn the control dial to select any

shutter speed up to 1/300th of a

second.

• The camera sets the required aperture

automatically.

Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off to cancel

the flash.

M-mode gives you full control of the exposure. The camera’s meter index displays

how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera’s metering

system.

• The aperture and shutter speed settings change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending

on the current exposure compensation dial setting.

1. Turn the exposure-mode dial to M.

2. Turn the front control dial to select

the shutter speed.

Manual Shift

Manual shift lets you shift to equivalent aperture/shutter speed combinations

without changing the exposure value (EV).

Press the AE-lock button and turn the

front control dial until the desired

aperture / shutter speed combination

appears in the data panel.

• When you select the 1/3 EV increments setting,

the locked exposure may change if the maximum

aperture of 1/2 EV increments or the maximum

shutter speed of 1/12000 sec. is chosen.

3. Turn the rear control dial to select

the aperture.

EXPOSURE

4342

Metering in Manual Mode

The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’

exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the

recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.45-47).

• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the current setting of

the exposure compensation dial (p.51).

• A second indicator will appear in the meter index to indicate the new null point if the

exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0.

M-mode Flash

When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each

time the shutter is released. The camera’s TTL flash metering system will ensure

correct exposure.

1. Raise the built-in flash.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is

charged.

2. Turn the front control dial to select

any shutter speed up to 1/300th of a

second.

3. Turn the rear control dial to select

the desired aperture.

• Refer to the flash range table on page 23 to

determine the range of the built-in flash at the

selected aperture.

Your settings match the recommended

exposure.

Your settings will overexpose the

metered area by 1EV.

Your settings will underexpose the

metered area by 1.5EV.

or will blink in the meter index if the

settings will over or underexpose the subject

by more than 3.0EV.

EXPOSURE — M-Mode

EXPOSURE

METERING — Selectable Metering

45

14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering

Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering uses information from the

autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main

subject. The light metered by each applicable segment is then evaluated to

determine the degree of spot-lighting or backlighting present in your scene. The

local focus-area (LED) momentarily displays the sensor being used when the

shutter release button is pressed partway down.

Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering is the camera’s standard

metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations.

METERING

Turn the metering mode switch to .

Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering

METERING

4746

METERING — Selectable Metering

Spot Metering

Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the image.

• The spot-metering area indicates the metering area.

Turn the metering mode switch to .

Selecting Spot Metering

Center Weighted Average Metering

Center-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average of the readings

from each of the honeycomb segments - with emphasis placed on the center of the

image.

Care should be taken when photographing backlit, spotlit, or off-center subjects as

non-subject areas may be included in the exposure calculation.

Turn the metering mode switch to .

Selecting Center Weighted Average Metering

METERING

4948

METERING — Automatic Exposure Lock (AEL)

Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposure

using the currently selected metering pattern

without locking the focus. The exposure

remains locked until the AE-lock button is

released.

• Pressing the AE-lock button sets the flash to

slow sync mode (p.64).

1. Select the desired metering pattern

(pp.45-47).

2. Meter the area on which you want

to lock the exposure.

3. Press and hold the AE-lock button.

• AEL appears in the viewfinder.

4. Recompose the scene as desired.

• The meter index indicators display the EV

difference between the locked exposure and the

exposure for the subject area currently inside the

spot metering area.

• The second indicator in the exposure index does

not appear when slow sync is selected.

5. Press the shutter-release button all-

the-way down to take the picture.

Locked Exposure (0)

Current Reading

Setting 2.

Press the AE-lock button once to activate Automatic Exposure

Lock. Press again to cancel.

Custom Function Notes

METERING

Select setting 2 to view the exposure compensation value in the

data panel when the exposure compensation dial is set to a value

other than 0.

More exposure is recommended when the scene is

primarily white tones.

Less exposure is recommended when the scene is

composed of darker tones or shadows.

5150

METERING – Exposure Compensation

1. Set the exposure compensation dial to +/– 0 EV.

Changing to 1/3 EV Increments

2. Pull the exposure-compensation

dial up, then rotate it 180°.

• The camera may be damaged if the exposure

compensation dial is not set to 0 EV before

pulling it up.

3. Set the exposure compensation dial down

at 0 on the 1/3 EV increment side.

• The exposure may be incorrect if the exposure

compensation dial is not seated properly.

• The meter index scale changes to 1/3EV increments.

• Shutter speed and aperture will change in 1/3 EV

increments.

4. Set the desired compensation value.

1. Unlock the exposure compensation dial.

Especially helpful when using the spot or

center weighted metering patterns, exposure

compensation lets you manually adjust the

metered exposure +/– 3 EVs in 1/2 or +/– 2

EVs in 1/3 EV increments.

Compensated Exposure

Metered Exposure

2. Rotate the exposure compensation

dial to the desired compensation

value.

• The compensation value is indicated in the meter

index.

The effect is most visible when slide film is being used.

Exposure compensation

dial lock

Select setting 3 to change the exposure compensation value using

the rear control dial in A, S, and P modes.

• A +/– 3 EV range is available for 1/3 EV increments in this setting.

Custom Function Notes

METERING

METERING — Setting the ISO Manually

52

Set the ISO manually to override the DX-coded ISO or when using non-DX coded

film.

• Non-DX coded film is initially set to the previous roll’s ISO.

Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed.

1. Open the control panel door and press the

ISO button.

2. Turn either control dial to set the

desired ISO value.

• The ISO can be changed manually from 6 to

6400 in 1/3 EV increments.

3. Press the shutter-release button

partway down to enter the new ISO.

DRIVE

Setting 2 - DX Memory On (p.94).

Applies ISO changes to future rolls with the same DX-coded ISO.

Custom Function Notes

DRIVE

5554

DRIVE – Advance Mode

This camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Select

single frame advance to expose and advance the film one frame at a time. Switch

to continuous drive to photograph dynamic action sequences at up to 5.5 frames

per second (4.5 frames per second in autofocus mode).

• The maximum drive speed changes depending on the focus mode.

• When the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on, the shutter can not be released

until the flash is charged.

Turn the drive-mode lever to the desired

drive mode.

S – Single Frame Advance

C – Continuous Advance

If continuous advance is selected…

1. Open the control panel door, then

press the adjust button.

2. Turn either control dial to select

or speed continuous drive.

• AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be

zoomed when continuous-advance mode is

selected.

• The shutter can not be released until the camera

has focused on your subject.

• The maximum drive speed drops to 5 frames per second when Data Memory is activated.

• The optional Quartz Data Back QD-9 may imprint the date or time only on the first frame

of a motor advanced series.

• The maximum drive speed is 4.5 fps when the Data Memory Back DM-9’s imprinting

function is activated.

• When the battery power is low or in low temperatures, the maximum drive speed may

drop temporarily.

Focus Mode

Single Shot AF (S)

Automatic AF (A)

Continuous AF (C)

Manual Focus (M)

Maximum Framing Rate

HI Lo

5.5 fps 2 fps

4.5 fps 2 fps

4.5 fps 2 fps

5.5 fps 2 fps

3. Press the shutter-release button

partway down to enter the

selection.

Switch to setting 2 for release priority operation (p.92).

•RP will appear in the data panel.

Custom Function Notes

DRIVE

Test conditions: Shutter speed set to 1/250 or faster, with fresh batteries

DRIVE – Self-Timer

5756

5. Center your subject in the focus

frame, then press the shutter-

release button part way down to

confirm the focus.

• The shutter will be released even if the focus is

not confirmed.

6. Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start the timer.

(10 sec) – The self-timer indicator on the

front of the camera will blink

slowly, then blink rapidly just

before the shutter releases.

• Turn the main switch to LOCK

or select another drive mode to

cancel the 10 sec self timer.

(2 sec) – The mirror pops up when the

shutter release button is pressed

all-the-way down. The shutter is

released two seconds later.

• The 2 second self timer cannot

be cancelled.

2. Open the control panel door and

press the adjust button.

1. Place the camera on a tripod, then turn

the drive-mode lever to .

Use the self-timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds (approx.) after

the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. In addition to delaying

release of the shutter, the 2 second delay pops the mirror up two seconds before

the shutter opens to reduce blur caused by camera vibration.

• The red-eye reduction flash mode is not effective when the 2 second self timer is

selected.

• Close the eyepiece shutter (p.79) to prevent a bright light source behind the camera from

interfering with the exposure.

3. Turn either control dial until the

desired delay appears in the data

panel.

4. Press the shutter-release button

partway down to enter the

selection.

DRIVE

DRIVE – Exposure Bracketing

5958

3. Turn the front control dial to set the

bracketing increment (0.3, 0.5, 0.7,

or 1.0 EV).

6. Compose and meter your subject, then press the shutter-release

button all the way down to start the bracket.

• Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series.

• The exposure setting changes automatically.

• Press the AE-lock button when the shutter is released to bracket using the aperture in M-

Mode.

1. Turn the drive-mode lever to the desired

bracketing mode.

S – Single Frame Advance

C – Continuous Advance

Exposure bracketing automatically exposes a series of frames with exposures

above and below the metered exposure value. Bracket your exposures when

shooting slides and other films with a low tolerance for exposure error.

• This camera can expose a 3, 5, or 7 frame brackets in increments of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0

EV.

• A larger bracketing increment is recommended when shooting negative film.

Manual (M) and aperture priority (A) mode exposures are bracketed by changing

the shutter speed.

Shutter priority (S) mode exposures are bracketed by changing the aperture.

2. Open the control panel, then press the

adjust button.

4. Turn the rear control dial to set the

size of the bracket (3, 5 or 7

frames).

Continuous – Hold the shutter-release button down until the series is finished.

• Removing your finger from the shutter-release button before the

series is complete resets the camera to the first frame of the

bracket.

• Continuous advance bracketing is cancelled at the end of the roll.

Single – Press the shutter-release button for each exposure.

• , , … will be displayed in the frame counter.

• Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series.

• Turn the main switch to LOCK or select another drive mode to

cancel single frame advance bracketing.

5. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the

settings.

• appears in the data panel when single frame advance is selected.

Switch to setting 2 to change the bracketing sequence to under

exposures, metered exposure, over exposures (p.97).

Custom Function Notes

Bracketing Notes

DRIVE

DRIVE — Multiple Exposure

6160

The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on the assumption that

only one exposure will be made on each frame. When making multiple exposures,

the EV for each additional exposure needs to be reduced or over exposure will

result.

• Compensation is not necessary if all of the exposures have dark backgrounds and the

subjects of the exposures will not overlap.

Metering Multiple Exposures

Compensate the exposures as follows:

Number of

Exposures

Exposure

Adjustment

• The above corrections are intended as a general guideline. Some

testing may be necessary to produce the desired results.

• Exposure can be compensated in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments using the

exposure compensation function (p.51).

2. Compose the scene, then press the

shutter-release button all the way down to

take the first exposure.

• appears in the data panel after the first exposure is

taken.

1. Turn the drive-mode lever to ME.

• appears in the frame counter.

The multiple exposure function makes it

possible to expose 2 or more images on the

same frame.

3. Take additional exposures as desired.

• Additional exposures are counted only up to , but an

unlimited number of exposures can be taken.

4. Select another drive mode to cancel

multiple exposure mode and advance the

film to the next frame.

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0 -1 -1 1/2 -2 -2 1/2 -3

DRIVE

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FLASH — Four Segment Flash Metering

FLASH

Four segment flash metering uses data from

the focus sensors to control the output of the

built-in and/or attached accessory flashes.

The TTL flash metering system determines the flash

exposure of the area inside the selected focus area

after the shutter has been released.

• Average flash metering is set instead of 4-segment flash

metering when the 2 second self-timer or rear-flash sync

are selected or when the depth-of-field preview button is

held when the shutter is released.

4-Segment Flash Metering

Conventional Flash

Select setting 2 to meter all segments evenly. Switch to setting 3 to

spot meter your flash exposures (p.102).

Custom Function Notes

Maxxum/Program Flash 5400HS Note

When used with the 5400HS, a preflash is fired before the main exposure.

The preflash is metered (14 segment) and fed back to the flash exposure

system to more accurately determine the flash exposure.

• The 5400HS will not fire a preflash if does not appear in the flash data panel or

when rear flash sync, wireless flash, or the 2 second self timer are selected.

• Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when the high-speed sync indicator

appears in the flash data panel.

All four segments are used to meter the flash, but

weighting is heaviest on the segment containing the

active focus sensor. Weighting varies with subject

magnification and the distance between the subject

and the background.

FLASH

FLASH – Rear-Flash SyncFLASH – Slow Sync

6564

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a

slower shutter speed to increase the

background or ambient exposure in a flash

picture. Flash output is automatically

decreased to maintain correct subject

exposure.

Slow-shutter Sync

Conventional Flash

2. While pressing the AE-lock button,

press the shutter-release button all

the way down to take the picture.

• AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in

the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed may not be reduced if the

background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-

mode).

• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too

slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.

Slow sync flash exposures can appear

unnatural because the motion blur precedes

the subject in the final image. Use rear-flash

sync to create more natural looking slow

shutter speed flash exposures that leave a blur

of motion behind the subject.

Rear Flash Sync

Conventional Flash

1. Slide the flash-mode switch to

REAR.

Rear-flash sync can be used with the built-in

flash and accessory flashes attached to the

accessory shoe or PC terminal.

3. Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or

slower.

• Flash synchronization returns to front sync

(standard operation) when shutter speeds faster

than 1/60 are selected.

• Refer to S-mode Flash (p.40) or M-mode Flash

(p.43) to select the shutter speed.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the

accessory flash on.

2. Raise the built-in flash or turn the

accessory flash on.

Custom Function Notes

FLASH

Setting 2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate

automatic exposure lock. Press again to cancel (p.96).

FLASH — Flash CompensationFLASH — High Speed Sync

6766

The maximum sync speed for this camera is

1/300. However, with the 5400HS accessory

flash (sold separately) shutter speeds up to

1/12000 can be used. High-speed sync (HSS)

allows faster shutter speeds when fill flash is

used on moving subjects outdoors.

HSS also lets you use large aperture/high shutter-

speed combinations to separate your subject from the

background by limiting the depth-of-field.

High-speed Sync

Conventional Fill Flash

Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard mode.

• automatically appears in the viewfinder at shutter speeds faster than 1/300 sec when

the 5400HS is attached.

• Selecting HSS flash mode under fluorescent lighting may result in incorrect exposure.

• Flash and color meters cannot meter the flash when high-speed sync is selected.

• Pressing the depth-of-field button in HSS flash mode prevents release of the shutter.

• HSS is not available in wireless/remote flash mode or when the 2 second self-timer has

been selected.

• If you attach a filter whose stop’s increase is not 0 (i.e., ND), the proper exposure will not

be obtained. Press the flash’s HSS button to cancel the HSS.

Refer to the 5400HS instruction manual for details.

Use flash compensation to increase or decrease the output of the built-in or an

attached accessory flash up to +/–3 EV in 1/2EV increments.

Flash compensation changes the flash exposure by the amount set relative to the

ambient exposure.

Rotate the flash-compensation dial to

the desired compensation value.

• Flash compensation does not modify the output

of a flash connected to the PC terminal.

• Flash compensation has no effect on the ambient

light exposure.

Flash compensation and exposure compensation can be used

together.

FLASH

FLASH – Flash Bracketing

6968

Use flash bracketing to expose 3, 5, or 7 frame flash exposure brackets in 0.3, 0.5,

0.7, or 1.0 EV increments. Exposures are bracketed by controlling the flash output.

• A larger bracketing increment is recommended when shooting negative film.

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the

accessory flash on.

2. Turn the drive-mode lever to single frame

(S) or continuous advance (C) bracketing

mode.

• The shutter-release button must be pressed for each

exposure in both single and continuous advance

bracketing modes.

3. Open the control panel, then press the

adjust button.

7. Compose your subject.

8. When appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release

button all-the-way down to take the picture.

• Exposure is locked on the first frame of the series.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the series is complete.

• The bracket number is indicated in the data panel.

• Turn the main switch to LOCK, change the drive mode, push the built-in flash down, or

turn off the accessory flash to cancel the bracketed series.

• Film can be changed in the middle of the bracketed series.

Flash Bracketing with PC Connected Flash Units

1. Set the camera to M-mode (p. 41).

2. Press the AE-lock button while

releasing the shutter.

• The exposure will be bracketed by changing the

aperture. The output of the flash will not change.

4. Turn the front control dial to set the

bracketing increment. (0.3, 0.5, 0.7,

or 1.0EV).

5. Turn the rear control dial to set the

size of the bracket (3, 5 or 7

frames).

6. Press the shutter-release button partway

down to enter the settings.

• appears in the data panel.

Switch to setting 2 to change the bracketing sequence to under

exposures, metered exposure, over exposures (p.97).

Custom Function Notes

FLASH

FLASH — Wireless/Remote Off-Camera

7170

Wireless/Remote Flash is available with the

Minolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi accessory

flashes. Wireless/Remote flash lets you

experience the creative control available with

an accessory flash.

In Wireless/Remote flash mode, the off-camera

flash is triggered by a coded signal from the

camera’s built-in flash when you press the

shutter-release button. When proper exposure

has been received, another signal cuts the

accessory flash off.

You can also achieve a 2:1 lighting ratio

automatically. When remote ratio flash is

selected, the off-camera flash provides 2/3 of

the full exposure while the built-in flash

provides the remaining 1/3.

• Flash and color meters can not be used to meter

wireless/remote off-camera flash.

• The shutter speed will be set to 1/60 sec or

slower.

• When using 5400HS or Wireless Remote

Controller as a controller instead of built-in flash,

off-camera flash will not fire if you are pressing

depth-of-preview button.

Normal Flash

Wireless/Remote Flash

Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

1. Attach the accessory flash to the

camera, then turn the camera and

the flash on.

2. Slide the flash-mode switch to

WIRELESS.

3. Detach the accessory flash, then

raise the built-in flash.

FLASH

FLASH — Wireless/Remote Off-Camera

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Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

The off-camera flash will provide all of the

exposure.

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

on this page.

• If you are not using the 3500xi flash, refer to your flash instruction manual for the correct

camera to subject and flash to subject distances.

• Calculated for ISO 100 film only.

Press the AE-lock button to test fire the

accessory flash.

3. Press the shutter-release button

all the way down to take the

picture.

2. Wait until both flash units are fully

charged.

• appears in the viewfinder when the built-in

flash is charged.

• When the off-camera flash is charged, its AF

illuminator will blink.

Press the data-panel illuminator when

taking the picture.

Both flashes will fire when the shutter is

release at a 2:1 ratio.

• The built-in flash will provide 1/3 and the

accessory flash will provide 2/3 of the total

exposure.

Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash

Test firing the flash will activate slow-shutter sync (p. 64) if Cust

10 setting 2 is selected.

• Custom 10 setting 1 is recommended.

CAUTION

3500xi-Subject

Distance

Camera-Subject

Distance

The off-camera flash may not

detect the control signals if it is

placed behind the subject.

The maximum flash-subject

distance is 5m.

Aperture Camera – Subject Distance 3500xi – Subject Distance

f/2.8 1.4 - 5.0m (4.6 - 16.0 ft.) 1.0 - 5.0m (3.3 - 16.0 ft.)

f/4 1.0 - 5.0m (3.3 - 16.0 ft.) 0.7 - 4.5m (2.3 - 14.5 ft.)

f/5.6 1.0 - 5.0m (3.3 - 16.0 ft.) 0.5 - 3.2m (1.7 - 10.5 ft.)

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FLASH

74

Cancelling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

1. Attach the accessory flash to the

camera, then turn the camera and

flash on.

2. Select another flash mode.

3. Detach the accessory flash.

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

FLASH — Wireless/Remote Off-Camera

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

OTHER — Depth-of-Field PreviewOTHER — Eye-Start

7776

Use the depth-of-field preview button to verify how much of your scene will be in

focus at the currently selected aperture.

Depth-of-Field — The area in front of and behind the point of focus that appears

sharp in the final image.

Press the depth-of-field preview

button.

• The lens will stop down to the currently selected

aperture.

The viewfinder will appear darker at larger f#s (smaller lens

opening).

…Touching the grip sensor activates the

eyepiece sensor.

2. Turn the main switch to ON.

• The grip sensor and data panel are activated.

When an object is detected near the

viewfinder, the camera’s systems are

activated to set the focus and

exposure as you frame your subject.

• Autofocus and exposure systems shut down

approx. five seconds after eye or grip sensor

contact is broken.

• Infrared absorbing sunglasses, gloves, or dry

hand may affect eye-start operation.

Eyepiece Sensor

Eye-start automatically activates the camera’s focus and exposure systems as

you bring the camera to your eye.

1. Slide the eye-start switch to ON.

Grip Sensor

Custom Function Notes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Switch to setting 2 to activate the eyepiece sensor when the main

switch is in the ON position (p.95).

OTHER — Taking Time Exposures (bulb)

7978

Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want to

take time exposures. When selected, the

shutter remains open as long as the shutter-

release button is held down.

1. Mount the camera on a tripod.

2. Set the camera to M-mode, then turn

the front control dial until

appears in the data panel.

4. Compose the scene and focus on

your subject.

If the scene is too dark for autofocus to

operate, slide the focus-mode switch to M

and focus the lens manually (p. 33).

5. Close the eyepiece shutter.

• The eyepiece shutter prevents light from entering

through the viewfinder and affecting the metered

exposure.

6. Press and hold the shutter-release

button to take the picture.

• The shutter remains open as long as the shutter-

release button is held down.

Attach a remote cord (p. 80) to reduce image blur.

3. Turn the rear control dial to select

the aperture.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

OTHER — PC TerminalOTHER — Remote Release Terminal

8180

Flash units which can not be connected to the accessory shoe can be connected to

the camera via the PC terminal.

• TTL automatic flash metering does not function when the flash is connected to the PC

terminal.

1. Set the exposure mode dial to M,

then set the shutter speed to 1/250

or slower.

Flash units with a low trigger voltage may not work on this

camera. Contact a Minolta Service Facility if your flash has a

low trigger voltage.

2. Plug the PC connector into the

camera’s PC socket.

• The flash unit may fire unexpectedly if it is on

when the sync. cord is plugged into the PC

terminal.

• The PC terminal is compatible with both center

positive (normal polarity) and center negative

(positive polarity) flash units.

1. Slide the remote-control-terminal

cover down.

Attach either the Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC-1000L (sold separately) to reduce

blur when taking long exposures.

2. Insert the plug into the terminal.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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OTHER — Data Panel Illuminator

Use the data panel illuminator to light up the information in the data panel in low-

light situations.

Slide the data panel illuminator switch

as shown.

The data panel illuminator shuts off approx.

five seconds after the last camera operation. SPECIAL

FUNCTIONS

Select setting 2 to extend the display duration to 10 seconds.

Switch to setting 3 to extend the display duration to 30 seconds

(p.98).

Custom Function Notes

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

2. Turn either control dial until

appears in the data panel.

• The film area to which the data will be stored is

displayed in the frame counter.

DATA MEMORY

8584

Select at step 2 to turn data-memory off.

3. Press the shutter-release button

partway down to enter the selection.

• appears in the data panel when data-

memory is on.

Press the data-memory button to

display the current film area.

When selected, Data Memory stores the following exposure information for each

frame on up to seven 36-exposure rolls.

Data is stored in seven separate film areas. Area 1 stores the data from the first

roll, area 2 the second, etc. When all the data areas are full, new data is written to

area 1, erasing the previous data.

• Data area assignments are not user selectable.

• Only the data for the first exposure of a multiple exposure is stored.

• Data is not stored unless film is loaded.

Selecting Data Memory

1. Open the control panel door, then press

the data-memory button.

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Focal Length

Exposure Compensation Value (Bracketing Increment included)

Exposure Mode

Flash Compensation Value (Bracketing Increment included)

Metering Mode

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

2. Turn either control dial until

and the desired data area appears in

the data panel.

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Recalling Data

1. Open the control panel door, then

press the data-memory button.

• and the current data memory mode appear

in the data panel.

3. Press the adjust button to view the

first data area.

• blinks in the data panel.

Continued on the following page

Overwriting

appears in the data panel before the data for

the first exposure in Area 1 is overwritten.

• disappears after the first exposure.

• Old data is erased one frame ahead of the current frame.

Area appears only when the film area changes from 7 to 1

and disappears after the data from the first exposure is

recorded.

DATA MEMORY

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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5. Turn the rear control dial one click

to display the focal length and

exposure compensation /

bracketing increment for the

selected frame.

• The exposure compensation and bracketing

increment are combined into a single value.

Focal Length Display

Exposure Compensation /

Bracketing Increment Display

4. Turn the front control dial to select

the desired frame number.

– The shutter speed and aperture for the

selected frame are displayed in the data

panel.

Shutter Speed Display

Aperture Display

DATA MEMORY

7. Press the adjust button again to

return to data memory .

8. Turn either control dial to select data

memory or , then press the

shutter-release button partway down

to enter the selection.

• Press the shutter-release button partway down

twice to return to standard operation mode with

data memory on.

6. Press the AE-lock button at step 4 or

5 to display the metering mode,

flash compensation / flash

bracketing increment and exposure

mode.

• The flash compensation and bracketing increment

are combined into a single value.

Metering Mode Display

Flash Compensation /

Bracketing Increment Display

– 14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern (p.45)

– Center Weighted Average (p.47)

– Spot (p. 46)

– Flash fired without compensation.

– Flash didn’t fire.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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Deleting Stored Data

The data in all of the film areas will be deleted. Film areas cannot be cleared

individually.

2. Press the data-memory and

adjust buttons until

appears and blinks in the

data panel.

1. Open the control panel door.

3. Press the data-memory button

again.

• blinks while the data is being deleted.

• The data panel returns to the standard display

after the data in the film areas has been cleared.

Do not operate the camera while blinks in the data

panel.

DATA MEMORY

2. Press the ISO button , then the

adjust button .

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

1. Open the control panel door.

Use the custom functions to tailor the camera to your shooting style or preferences.

The customizable functions are explained on pages 92-102.

3. Turn the front control dial to select

the custom function number.

To reset the custom functions to their default setting (1)…

1. Turn the main switch to LOCK.

2. Open the control panel door.

3. Press the adjust button and turn the main switch to

ON.

• will blink in the data panel when the custom functions are returned to

their default settings.

5. Press the shutter-release button

partway down to enter the settings.

4. Turn the rear control dial to select

the desired setting.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

9392

Mid Reload

Mid Reload decreases the chances of accidental double exposure when reloading a

partially exposed roll of film.

• Reloading a partially exposed roll increases the risk of film damage (scratches) caused by

dust and grit.

1. Set custom function 3 to setting 3 .

2. Load the film (p. 15).

• The film is automatically advanced to frame 1.

3. Open the control panel door, then

press and hold the adjust button

until 1 blinks in the data panel.

4. Turn either control dial until the

frame number you want to advance

the film to blinks in the data panel.

• Advance the film a minimum of two frames past

the last exposed frame.

5. Press the adjust button.

• The film is automatically advanced to the desired

frame.

Cust 1 — AF/Release priority

1 – AF priority

Shutter will not release until or appears in the viewfinder.

2 – Release Priority

Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed.

Use release priority when photographing moving

subjects.

•RP will appear in the data panel.

Cust 2 — Film Rewind Start

1 – Automatic

Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll.

2 – Manual

User must press the manual-rewind button to initiate rewind (p. 24).

Cust 3 — Film Tip

1 – Film is completely rewound into the cartridge.

2 – Leader is left out of the cartridge after rewind.

3 – Leader left out after rewind. / Camera setup for Mid Reload.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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Cust 6 — Focus Hold Button (Lens)

1 – Focus Hold

Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks

the focus.

2 – Spot Focus

Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens

selects the center focus sensor (p.31).

The mounted lens must have a focus hold button.

3 – Continuous Focus

Select this setting when focusing on moving

subjects.

Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens

selects continuous focus.

Cust 7 — Eyepiece Sensor

1 – Grip sensor activated

Eyepiece sensor is activated when the grip sensor is tripped.

2 – Main switch activated

Eyepiece sensor is activated when the main switch is in the ON position. Use this

setting when the grip sensor is not being tripped (user wearing gloves).

• Slide the main switch to LOCK when the camera is not being used.

Cust 4 — DX Memory

1 – DX Memory Off

Film speed is always set to the DX-coded ISO. Non-DX-coded film is set to the

previous roll’s ISO.

2 – DX Memory On

Changes to the film speed for a DX coded roll are saved and applied to future rolls

with the same DX coded ISO. Use to consistently over/under-expose a specific film

type.

• Film must be loaded before the ISO can be changed.

Cust 5 — Release Lock (Film)

1 – Release Lock Off

2 – Release Lock On

Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded or the back cover is open.

• blinks in the frame counter if the shutter-release button is pressed when film is not

loaded.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

97

Cust 11 — Bracketing Sequence

1 – Metered exposure, Underexposure(s), Over-exposure(s)

• A 5 frame bracket in 1/2EV increments is exposed in the following order…

Normal ➝-0.5EV ➝+0.5EV ➝-1.0EV ➝+1.0EV

2 – Underexposure(S), Metered exposure, Over-exposure(s)

• A 5 frame bracket in 1/2EV increments is exposed in the following order…

-1.0EV ➝-0.5EV ➝ Normal ➝+0.5EV ➝+1.0EV

Cust 12 — Rewind Speed

1 – Fast Rewind

Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 6 seconds.

2 - Slow (silent) Rewind

Rewinds a 36 exposure roll in approximately 9 seconds.

96

Cust 9 — AF Button

1 – Selectable focus area

Press the AF button and turn the control dial to

specify the desired local focus area. See page 31 for

details.

2 – Spot Focus

Press the AF button to focus using the center focus

sensor (p. 31).

Cust 10 — AE-Lock Button

1 – Press to activate, release to cancel.

2 – Press once to activate, press again to

cancel.

• Turning the built-in flash on or off cancels AE lock.

• AEL appears in the viewfinder when AE-lock button is active (down).

• Slow sync is selected when the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on.

• Manual shift is selected when the exposure mode is set to manual.

Cust 8 — Frame Counter

1 – Frame counter in data panel counts up.

2 – Frame counter in data panel counts down.

• The frame counter counts up when non-DX coded film is loaded.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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Cust 15 — Eyestart Switch

1 – Turns Eyestart on and off (p. 76).

2 - Turns Dial-lock on and off. Eyestart

is always on.

3 - Turns Dial-lock on and off. Eyestart

is always off.

Dial-lock - Disengages the control dials to prevent an accidental turn of the control

dials from changing the exposure settings.

Cust 16 — Release Lock (Lens)

1 – Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached.

• – – appears (blinks) in the data panel when the shutter-release button is pressed.

2 – Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached.

Use when mounting the lens to a non-coupling lens mount (telescope, microscope

etc.).

Cust 17 — AF Drive Speed

1 – Speed priority

2 – Silent drive

• Autofocus drive speed will be slower than setting 1.

Cust 13 — Meter/Data Panel Illuminator Display Duration

1 – 5 sec

2 – 10 sec

3 – 30 sec

• Selecting longer display durations reduces battery performance.

Cust 14 — AF Area Display

1 - Focus Area LEDs display the active

focus area for 0.1 sec after the

focus locks.

2 – Focus Area LEDs display the active

focus area for 0.4 sec after the

focus locks.

3 – Local focus areas display only when the

AF button is pressed.

• Press and hold the AF button to display the focus area LEDs.

• Pressing the lens focus hold button does not display the focus area LEDs.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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• The aperture and shutter speed change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on the

position of the exposure compensation dial.

• Flash can not be used with the PA and PS modes.

- Built-in and accessory flashes will not fire when the PA and PS modes are active.

-P

Aand Ps modes can not be selected when appears in the viewfinder.

• If the shutter speed or aperture blink, the required setting is not available. Turn the control

dial until the blinking stops.

Cust 18-2 Creative Program

PA/ Ps Mode Operation

While the aperture/shutter speed are displayed in P-mode…

Turn the front control dial to change

the shutter speed.

• Aperture is adjusted automatically.

Cancelling PA/ Ps Mode

Wait until the displayed data disappears for the data panel or raise

the built-in flash.

After the AE system has been activated, you can change the shutter speed or

aperture selected by the camera. Creative program remains active until the data

panel display disappears.

Cust 18 — Control Dial Tasking

1 – Default operation

2 – Creative Program

3 – Exposure Compensation

Creative program control (PA/ Ps) lets you override the exposure settings

selected by the camera in P– mode. A and S – mode operation does not change.

• The exposure compensation value is displayed in the meter index.

• Exposure compensation dial must be set to +/– 0.

• Compensation range is +/– 3 EV for both 1/2 and 1/3 EV increments.

• Lower viewfinder indicators will disappear when the rear control dial is operated.

Changes the tasking for the rear control dial to exposure compensation. Tasking

for the front control dial is the same as setting 1.

Control Dial Tasking

no function

aperture

shutter speed

Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial

Exposure

Mode

P – Mode

A – Mode

S – Mode

no function

aperture

shutter speed

Turn the rear control dial to change the

aperture.

• Shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

Control Dial Tasking

Ps - shutter speed

aperture

shutter speed

Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial

Exposure

Mode

P – Mode

A – Mode

S – Mode

PA- aperture

aperture

shutter speed

Control Dial Tasking

no function

aperture

shutter speed

Front Control Dial Rear Control Dial

Exposure

Mode

P – Mode

A – Mode

S – Mode

exposure

compensation

Refer to page 98 to change the data panel display duration.

Custom Function Notes

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

102

APPENDIX

Cust 19 — Control Dial - Exchanged Control

1 – Unchanged from Cust 18.

2 – Front and rear control dial functions exchanged.

• Control dial tasking does not change for bracketing, data memory, and custom functions.

Cust 20 — Flash Metering

1 – 4-Segment Flash Metering (p. 63)

2 – Average metering

All flash metering segments are weighted evenly.

3 – Spot Metering

Flash is metered by the segment corresponding to the currently selected Local

Focus Area.

• Do not recompose the image after locking focus. Flash exposure is TTL metered by the

segment used to lock focus.

Cust 21 — Exposure Compensation Display

1 – No display

Exposure compensation value is not displayed in the

data panel.

2 – Display

Exposure compensation value is displayed in the data

panel when the dial is operated.

• Lower viewfinder indicators will disappear when the dial is

operated.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

APPENDIX

ACCESSORY INFORMATION

105

104

Quartz Data Back QD-9

Focusing Screen 9

Data Memory Back DM-9

Vertical Control Grip VC-9

Use the Quartz Data Back QD-9 to record the

time or date in the lower right-hand corner of

each frame.

Designed specifically for the Maxxum/Dynax 9,

the Data Memory Back DM-9 can store

exposure data for up to 400 rolls of 36

exposure film on a 2MB SmartMedia card. The

saved data can be displayed in the data panel

or on your home computer.

Four new focusing screens have been introduced for exclusive use with the

Maxxum/Dynax 9. The G (standard), L, and S screens use Minolta’s new spherical

acute matte surface, designed to produce less image shading in the center of the

focusing screen.

Designed for users of large aperture lenses, the M and ML type screens use the

super spherical acute matte surface for greater light dispersion and sharper focus

control.

• The edges of the viewfinder may appear dark when some telephoto lenses are used with

the type G, S, and L focusing screens. The final image will not be affected.

Another Maxxum/Dynax 9 exclusive, the

Vertical Control Grip VC-9 has duplicated basic

control surfaces (shutter-release button, control

dials, grip switch, etc.) for improved vertical

operation.

Multiple power source capability has also been

incorporated to extend the length of shooting

sessions in between battery changes.

Type LType G

Type M

Type S

The Data Memory Back DM-9 can also imprint

aperture/shutter speed data, frame count, film

ID, the date, or the time of exposure in between

frames.

APPENDIX

Type ML

EXPOSURE WARNINGSACCESSORY INFORMATION

107106

MODE DISPLAY CAUSE ACTION

P

A

S

M

Scene or subject

brightness is

beyond the

camera’s metering

range.

Bright Light

Use slower speed

film, a neutral density

(ND) filter, or reduce

the light level of your

surroundings.

Low Light

Use higher speed film

or a flash.

P

Light level is

beyond the range

of available shutter

speeds and

apertures.

A

The required

shutter speed is

beyond the range

of the camera.

S

The required

aperture is beyond

the range of the

lens.

Select a faster or

slower shutter speed

until the display stops

blinking.

Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when there is a problem with

the exposure.

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 the camera and

accessories.

Lenses

• All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera.

• MD and MC series lenses (manual focus) cannot be used with this camera.

Compatibility of Accessories

Flashes

• All Minolta i, si, and HS series flash units, and the Vectis SF-1 flash, are

compatible with this camera. The flash will always fire when the flash unit is

on.

• The Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 is required to mount AF series flash units

(4000AF, 2800AF, 1800AF, and Macro flash 1200AF).

• The AF illuminator will not activate when the FS-1100 is attached.

• X-series flashes cannot be used with this camera.

Others

• The following accessories are not compatible with this camera:

Control Grip CG-1000 Data Receiver DR-1000

• Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory (AngleFinder,

etc.).

The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before January

1999. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information

for products released after this date.

APPENDIX

Select a larger or

smaller aperture until

the display stops

blinking.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

109108

SOLUTION PAGE

Remove and reinstall the batteries.

If the camera battery is exhausted, install a new battery.

10

10

18

-

99

• Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the problem you are experiencing is not

covered or the condition continues.

Use focus hold or manual focus.

Slide the focus-mode switch to AF.

Check the minimum focus distance for your lens.

21/33

Use focus hold or manual focus.

Set Custom Function 16 to setting 2.

21/33

Set Custom Function 5 to setting 1. 94

Make sure the subject is within the flash range. 23

Remove lens hood.

The distance between the subject and the camera must be at least

1m (3.3ft.) when the built-in flash is used. -

Remove and reinstall the batteries. If normal camera operation does

not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an

authorized Minolta Service Facility. 10

PROBLEM CAUSE

No display appears

when the camera is

switched on.

Batteries are loaded incorrectly.

Batteries are exhausted.

Autofocus does not work

when shutter-release

button is pressed

partway down.

Situation is unsuitable for autofocus.

Camera is set to manual focus mode.

Subject is too close.

Shutter cannot be

released.

Focus cannot be confirmed.

Camera is attached to a microscope or telescope.

Custom Function 5 set to setting 2.

Flash picture is too dark. Subject is beyond flash range.

Lower part of flash

picture is dark. Lens hood attached.

Err appears in the data

panel. Camera Malfunction

APPENDIX

CARE AND STORAGE

111110

Questions and Service

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

or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized

Minolta Service Facility for details.

• Settings made or saved by the user, including Data Memory or Custom

Functions, may be lost during repair.

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, 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.

Before Important Events

• 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.

Operating Temperature and 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 the glove compartment of a car.

• Data panel response time will be slow at colder temperatures. The display

will temporarily darken at higher temperatures, but will restore when the

temperature normalizes.

• This camera is not waterproof or splashproof. When using the camera in

the rain, protect the camera and the 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.

• Tape over the exposure-mode and exposure-compensation dials if the film

needs to be removed from the camera in a darkroom or changing bag due

to a drive problem. Fogging may occur if the luminous dials are not

covered.

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 after prolonged storage, check the camera’s operation to

make sure it is functioning properly.

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS

113112

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing

and are subject to change without notice.

Camera Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and

omni-dimensional predictive autofocus (AF)

Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount

Viewfinder*: Eye level, fixed pentaprism, 100% field of view

Magnification*: 0.73X

* With a 50mm lens focused at infinity.

Focusing Screen: Spherical matte, user interchangeable screens available.

Diopter: -1 diopter, Adjustment: -3 – +1

Shutter

Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Speeds: 30 sec. - 1/12000 sec., bulb

Flash sync speed: 1/300 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 3 beam LED. Automatically activated in low-light/

low-contrast situations.

Range: 0.7 - 7m (With a standard 50mm lens.)

AF Control: Single-shot, continuous, automatic AF-mode selection.

Exposure

Modes: P, A, S, M (PA/Ps available as a Custom Function)

Type: TTL metering; direct TTL metering for flash

Metering Cell: Ambient:14-segment honeycomb, center weighted

average, spot (5.5 Ø)

Flash: 4-segment SPC

Metering Range : 14-segment metering: EV 0-20,

(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) Center weighted average: EV 0-20,

Spot metering: EV 3 - 20

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 and Continuous advance (2 or 5.5

frames/sec. (4.5 in continuous AF mode)), self-timer (10 or

2 second), exposure bracketing (single frame or

continuous advance), and multiple exposure.

Rewind: Auto rewind, manual start (Count-down display)

High speed or Silent.

Frame counter: Forward (shows number of exposures taken)

Built-in Flash

GN: 12 (ISO 100 in meters)

Coverage: 24mm angle of view

Recycling Time: Approx. 2.5 sec. (according to Minolta test methods)

Modes: Fill-flash, Fill-flash with red-eye reduction, Flash Cancel,

Wireless flash, Slow-sync, and Rear-flash sync.

Additional

Power: Two CR123A lithium batteries

Battery Performance:

24 Exposure Rolls 36 Exposure Rolls

Flash Use (%) 20 °C –20 °C 20 °C –20 °C

0 45 rolls 40 rolls 30 rolls 28 rolls

50 23 rolls 15 rolls 15 rolls 10 rolls

100 14 rolls 9 rolls 9 rolls 6 rolls

Test Conditions : Lens (24-85 f/3.5-4.5) is focused from infinity to 2m three times

and the shutter-release button held partway down for ten

seconds before each exposure.

• Battery performance will vary with usage conditions.

• Exposures taken at a rate of 3 rolls/month for 24 exposure rolls,

2 rolls/month for 36 exposure rolls (starting with fresh batteries).

Dimensions (WxHxD):155.0 x 111.0 x 75.0mm (WxHxD)

Weight : 910g (w/o camera battery)

APPENDIX

© 1999 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and

Universal Copyright Convention

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