DYNAX 5 - SLR camera MINOLTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DYNAX 5 MINOLTA

BALL SEUNCHONS, (OPERATION, EXPOSURE DRIVE STARTED

ING The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take photographs quickly and simply by using the camera's automatic features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJ ECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section introduces exposure control. The DETAILED OPERATION section describes advanced functions within the camera. The last section, CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, shows how to customize camera operation. Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as reference to camera operations that can be changed. GETTING STARTED

TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

FOCUS Focus Signals. Special Focus Situations . FOCUS LOCK

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MRELESS/REMOTE FLASH

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta MmœumyDynax 5, Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual has been designed t help you understand the cameras operation quickiy. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before May, 2001. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released after this date. 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. This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equip- ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 gen- erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause hammful interference to radio communica- tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming 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 à circuit different from that to which the receiv- er is connected. + Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European C € Union) conceming interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Confommity). Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. A\ARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following wamings. + Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. + Do not install the batteries with the polarity (#/-) reversed. + Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. + Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. + Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries. + Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. + Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. + Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. + Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. + Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

À WARNING + immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of à damaged product or part may cause injuries. Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts. Do not fire the flash directiy into the eyes. lt may damage eyesight. Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. + Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. Ifthe product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. immediately remove the batteries taking care not to bum yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. + Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. À CAUTION + Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the product is not in use. + Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. - If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. + Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause bums. Do not apply pressure to the data panel. À damaged panel may cause injury, and the liquid from the panel may cause inflammation. If liquid from the panel makes contact with skin wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the panel comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.

QUICK OPERATION QLTERTE

: û si 5 à ail Insert batteries. -This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. p.18 Attach the lens. “Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and tum it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. p.20 Slide the main switch to ON. Load the film. + Align the film tip with the red mark, then close the back cover. p.21 Set full-auto operation. -Press the progran-reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation. p.30 Center your subject in the wide focus frame ©! 7. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired. + With the eye-start on, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically. Eye start is initially on when the camera is taken out of the package. + With the eye-start off, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down. b.26 + The audio signal confirms the camera has focused when the shutter release button is pressed partway down. b:29 When € or ® appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. + Use focus lock if your subject is off- center and outside the focus frame. p.34

Body For information on specific parts, refer to the page shown in parentheses. Buïltin flash* (35) Progran-reset button (30) Flash-mode button (37) Control dial Function button Shutter-release Function dial button (26) Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet (17) Remote-control receiver (46/49) Grip sensors (27) Lens contacts’ Focus-mode switch (75) Lens release (20) Exposure- Depth-of-field compensation preview button button (84) (58) Battery-chamber door (18)

*This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken +0 keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 122). Main switch (30) Accessory shoe Viewfinder* Drive-mode button (46-50) Eyepiece sensors* (27) Subject-program button (40-45) Strap eyelet (17) Remote-control terminal (49) Film window (23) Spot-AE lock button (78) Film-chamber lock Date button* (103) indicator (23) Back-cover release (21) SpotAF button (69) Manual- rewind button (24) ‘Available on the remote-control model only. ?Available on the quartz-data model only. Select button (103)

STRAP Ê (el= I I ING Attaching the Strap L Pass the strap through the strap eyelet from below as shown. + Attach the strap so that the tip comes inside. STARTED This section provides the information necessary to prepare the camera for use. Strap (p.17) Lens (p.20) + Take care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover. Batteries (p.18) Film (p.21) Using the Eyepiece Cap The eyepiece cap is used to prevent light from entering the camera dur- ing time exposures (buLb, p. 81) or when using the self-timer (p. 46). Light entering through the viewfinder can affect the metered exposure. Firmmly press the eyepiece cap of the strap into the eyepiece.

BATTERIES Installing the Batteries Battery Condition Indicators Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithimum batteries to Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery supply power for all camera operations. Tum the main switch to ON. Slide the battery-chamber + A battery icon appears on the data release as shown, and open panel indicating the power status of the door. the batteries. For owners of the quartz-date model, the date settings will blink if not set. Set the date settings (p.103) or press the progran-reset button to display the power status. Insert the batteries. Match the positive terminal mark inside P 2 Steady | the chamber-door witt oo à + Poweris sufficient for all camera operations. the positive end of the d=2 Blinks batteries. P MT + poweris low. All functions are operational, but kon à the batteries will need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow. Close the » n. 42 Blinks (no other displays appear ) battery-chamber + Poweris insufficient for camera operation and door and push until it clicks. the shutter is locked. Replace the batteries. . . ne + The battery-chamber door is closed without + When changing batteries, make sure the main swtch is off. the batteries Inserted, The display will + Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may. disappear after 5 minutes, ppe: damage the camera. + For owners of the quartz-data model, the date and time will be reset if + Ifthe data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed batteries are removed for more than 5 minutes or the camera is stored incorrectiy. with weak batteries for long periods. To set the data and time, see page + Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery- power waming 4 , even though there is enough power capacity. Tum the main switch on and off a few times to reset the display.

Read ‘FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE” (p.7) before using batteries.

LENS FILM ING Attaching the Lens This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 116 for information on which lenses are compatible with this camera. Remove the body and rear lens caps. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then tum it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. + Do not insert the lens at an angle. Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the chances of fogging. Loading the Film STARTED

While pressing the lens release, tum the lens counter-clockwise until it stops. Carefully remove the lens. + Replace the caps on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens on the camera. + Never force the lens. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index marks. When removing, make sure the lens release is pressed all the way. down. + Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror.

The camera automatically sets the correct film speed (ISO) with DX-code film. 35 mm Film for Color Prints Press the back-cover release to open the back cover. Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber. + Do notuse Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur. + Do not use infrared film in this camera. The cameras frame counter sensor will fog infrared film. + Ifnon-DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll's ISO setting. Refer to page 86 to set the film speed manually. + More than 40 exposures can not be taken on one roll with this camera. When using 72-exposure film, the camera will start to rewind the film after 40 exposures have been made. Continued on next page 21

Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark. Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat. If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind the excess film back into the cartridge. The shutter curtain's precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip. Close the back cover. + The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. Take care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover. When the film is loaded correctiy : + 1 appears in the frame counter. The film speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for 5 seconds. Ifthe film is loaded with the power off, the film speed (ISO) and 4! appears on the data panel for approximately five seconds to indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts down. When the film is loaded incorrectiy : + © blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2 -4. If the film is loaded with the power off, à D blinks on the data panel before the camera shuts doun. Film-chamber Lock Once the film is loaded, the back-cover release will lock until the film is rewound to prevent the camera from being opened accidental The film window and the film- chamber lock indicator wi show if a roll of film is in the camera. Always check these before loading a new film. + When film is loaded proper, the film chamber lock indicator is red, and the back cover cannot be opened. + To change a roll of film in the camera, refer to manual rewind on page 24.

FILM Rewinding the Film After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film. L Wait until the film is completely rewound. + & will appear and @ will blink on the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover. The film-chamber lock indicator is blank after the film is rewound. 2 Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close EI the back cover. + Do nottum the focusing ring when the film is rewinding. + Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken, the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cartridge. Manual Rewind Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished. Gentiy press the manual- rewind button using a pen. + Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may damage the camera. + & will appear and @ will blink on the data panel when the film has rewound. Custom Function Notes Cust-2: Automatic (1) or manually initiated (2) rewind start (p.108). Cust-3: Rewind the leader into the cartridge (1) or leave the leader out (2) (p.109).

FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION Use full-auto when you are just starting out or when shooting under conditions that would require you to constantiy adjust the focus or exposure.

EYE-START Pressing the Shutter-release Button Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera's autofocus and auto-exposure systems when eye-start is off. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gentiy so not the shake the camera during the exposure. Before pressing Pressing Pressing partway down all the doun activates releases camera the shutter systems Holding the Camera Grip the camera firmiy 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. + Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the camera in low-light situations. + The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light situations or with slow shutter speeds or telephoto lenses.

Instead the shutter-release button, the eye-start automatically activates the cameras focus and exposure systems when you bring the camera to y on. your eye. The eye-startis ini Tuming Eye-start ON > e Tum the function dial toflfer . While pressing the function button, tu the control dial until {nr appears on the data panel. The eye-start function is now on. When taking a picture, touch the grip sensor to activate the eyepiece sensors located near the viewfinder. Bring the camera to your eye and frame the subject in the viewfinder. When an object is detected near the viewfinder, the camera's systems are activated to set the focus and exposure. + Autofocus and exposure systems Shut down approximately five seconds after eyepiece or grip sensor contact is broken. Grip Sensor Eyepiece sensors

EYE-START AUDIO SIGNAL Canceling Eye-start e Tum the function dial toflfer . While pressing the function button, tum the control dial until GFF appears on the data panel. Eye-start may not work properiy when using a tipod, wearing gloves, or if your hands are very dry. In these cases, press the shutter-release button partway don to activate the autofocus and metering systems. Infrared absorbing sunglasses may affect eye-start operation. Custom Function Notes Cust7 : The grip sensor activates the eyepiece sensors (1), the main switch activates the eyepiece sensors (2) (p.110).

Audio signal is initially on. The camera will produce an audio tone when : + focus is confirmed. 2 short beeps (Continuous AF @ (p. 73) does not use audio signals.) + during the self-timer countroun. will beep in unison with the self:-timer lamp. + Remote-control operation* will give one short beep before the shutter releases with the release button. With the delayed-release button, the signal will beep rapidly for 1 second, and then sound a long tone just before the shutter releases. *Remote-control is sold separately for owners of the remote-control model. Canceling the Audi

<_ = œ Tum the function dial to »!}}. Signal While pressing the function button, tu the control dial to ûFF. Tum the function dial to »1}). While pressing the function button, tu the control dial until £n appears on the data panel.

TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

Full-auto is the camera's standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. When selected, the camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. @°= the progranr-reset button (PF) to set the camera to full-auto. +_ The camera will retum t its default settings (p115).

Flash signal Center your subject in the wide focus frame © ©.If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired. With the eye-start on, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically. With the eye-start off, press the shutter release button partway down t activate the autofocus and exposure systems. When % appeas in the viewfinder, the flash will fire (p.35). When @ or () appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. The audio signal confins the camera has focused when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance (p.76).

FOCUS Focus Signals Special Focus Situations The following signals appear in the The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below. viewinder to indicate the focus status. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p.75). + Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus.

am: TETE © Stady [Focus is confinmed. @ Steady | Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ). es Lens is focusing (Continuous AF). Ifthe subject within the focus If two subjects at different y +_The shutter is locked. frame is very bright, or low in distances overlap in the contrast. focus frame. ind Focus cannot be confirmed. e Blinking + The shutter is locked. If a subject composed of If your subject is near a very altemating light and dark bright object or area. lines completely fils the focus frame. + When focus cannot be confimmed, the subject may be too close or one of the special focus situations on the following page is preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p. 75). Custom Function Notes Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), shutter-release has priority (2) (p.108).

The focus-lock function Is used when the When % appears in the viewfinder in full-auto, the built-in flash pops-up subject !s off-center and outside the focus automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. frame. Focus lock may also be used when è pont \ foeusing ue fon te Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary. aton prevent + The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. camera from focusing on the subject. + Focus lock cannot be used with + To tum off the autpfiash, select flash cancel @. + Pressing the progranrreset button resets the flash to autoflash mode. continuous AF. The spotAF button (p.69) ‘ : can also be used for focus lock. +_Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. + Focus can be locked in continuous AF @ . (p.73) with the spot AF button. Flash Signals Flash signals in the viewfinder indicate Center your subject in the wide the status of the flash. focus frame © ], then press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. When € appears in the viewfnder, the focus is locked. Focus lock also sets the exposure settings. Action Signal indicated Flash Status Composing the picture 4 Steady Flash is needed. Pressing the Buïtt-in flash st on D LE aps |rnecnes Continue to hold the shutter- parbway 2 rging. release button partway down dou Y_ Steady Flash is ready. while you compose your ere rN9 the , The flash exposure was picture. confirmed. Pressing the B shutte- release pops-up | Flash is needed. button partway ; Evestart | dou Y [#& 0: Flash is charging. OFF = 4 Steady Flash is ready. Press the shutter-release After taking the The flash exposure was button the rest of the way picture CR confirmed down to take the picture. + Removing your finger off the shutter- + When % does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within release button cancels focus lock. the flash range. Please check the flash range on the next page.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Flash Range Flash 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. ISO 100 150400

1.0 —3.4m 1.0 —-6.8m

ÿ56 (3.3 -69ft) (G.3-141ft) + Do not use the buïltiin flash with focal lengths shorter than 28mm. The built-in flash cannot cover lenses wider than 28mm. + Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft) from your subject when using the builtin flash. Lens Shadowing Use the fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken. While pressing the flash-mode button @ , tum the control dial until ; appears on the data panel. +_ To retum to autoñlash mode, repeat the step above until ,Ë, appears. A shortcut for single shots with fil flash in autoñash mode can be made. Hold the flash-mode button down when pressing the shutter-release button to fire the fil flash. Flash Cancel Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as a semi-circular shadow area at the bottom (horizontal pictures) or side (vertical pictures) of the image. + Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash. + Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter focal lengths. AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4.0-4.5 AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses: AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele) AF 600mm f/4.0 (APO tele)

Use the flash cancel when photographing tuilight scenes or to capture the ambiance of the existing light. While pressing the flash-mode button@ , tum the control dial until & appears on the data panel. +_ The flash will not fire even if the built-in flash pops-up. + To retum to autoflash mode, repeat the step above until ,, appears. + The shutter speeds will be slow in low-light situations. The use of a tipod is recommended. Custom Function Notes Cust-8: Autoñlash will be set in P mode (1), flash cancel will be set in PA mode {2) or PS mode (3) (p.111).

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Red-E ye Reduction When using flash in low-light conditions, light reflecting from the retina of your subjects eyes may produce the effect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash's red-eye reduction mode to produce natural looking photographs. @ Tum the function dial to %1. While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until © and £n appear on the data panel. When you release the button, the display will retum to normal and only ASE SE © will remain on the data panel. + Wam your subject that the flash will be fire a few short flash bursts just before the picture is taken. Tum the function dial to 4. While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until © and 5FF appear on the data panel.

DRIVE MODES Now that you are comfortable with the operation of the camera, take more control of the creative process by telling the camera what kind of pictures you want to take. The subject-program modes optimize camera settings for specific situations. This section also lets you “explore the use of the drive-mode button. Drive modes control the advance of the film.

Portrait Landscape Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression. +Depth-of-field is the area in front of and

behind the subject that appears sharp (p. 52). Press the subject-program button(®) until the subject- program indicator& points to For best results use the telephoto setting of the lens. Use fill flash (p. 37) when your subject is backlit or has strong shadows across the face. Focus on your subjects eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression. Use night portrait mode (p.44) with subjects at night. Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure the subject and background are in focus. in landscape mode, the camera is set to obtain the greatest depth-of-field possible, while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough t prevent blurring from camera shake. Press the subject-program button(®) until the subject- program indicator& points to WA. For best results zoom to a wide angle setting or use a wide angle lens. Include a foreground subject or detail to create à feeling of depth in the picture. Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has strong shadows across the face. Without a foreground subject, the flash will have no effect on the landscape. Please see page 36 for the camera's flash range. For best results, use a tripod. Use night portrait mode (p.44) with subjects or scenery at night.

Close-up Sports Use close-up mode when photographing 4 small objects like flowers or jewelry. in close-up mode, the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for close-up photography. + Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses. Press the subject-program button ® until the subject- program indicator À points to + Use a tripod to reduce camera Shake. For best results in close-up photography use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens. + Do notuse the buïlt-in flash if your subject is closer than 1.0m (3.3 ft). The flash exposure will be overexposed. See flash range, p. 36. At close distances, the lens or len hood may block the flash, creating a shadow atthe bottom of your image (lens shadowing, p. 36). The use of an accessory flash is recommended. + Make sure the subject is not closer than the minimum focusing distance of lens. Refer to the owner's manual of your lens.

Fast shutter speeds are needed to stop action. In sports mode, the camera will set the fastest possible shutter speed and continually adjust the focus to track fast-moving subjects. + The buitin flash is only effective when your subject is within the flash Press the subject-program button) until the subject- program indicator& points to + The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Continuous AF @ (p.73) is used. range. When the subject is not within the range, use flash cancel (p.37). + The use of fast film is recommended. + Mount the camera on a tripod or monopod when using telephoto lenses.

Night Portrait Photograping Night Scenes Night portraits balance the cameras flash exposure with the background exposure. In night portrait mode, the camera control the aperture and shutter speed, allowing the background to appear in the photograph. Press the subject-program button (®) until the subject- program indicator& points to + Setthe flash to fill flash 4 or fill flash with red-eye reduction 4 © when using night portrait mode. See pages 37 and 38. + The use of fast film is recommended. + Wam your subject not to move while the picture is taken. The shutter remains open to capture the background. + The shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

Cancel the flash in night portrait mode to photograph night scenes. The longer shutter speeds set in let you capture beautiful photographs of twilight scenes and night skylines. ht portrait mode Press the subject-program button @) until the subject-program indicator A points to While pressing the flash- mode button, turn the control dial until & appears on the data panel. Use a tripod to reduce camera shake. The use of fast film is recommended. Dark night scenes may be prevent the AF system from focusing, use focus lock (p34) or manual focus (p75). Night scenes tend to be better at twillight rather than in the darkness of night. The faint light in the early evening sky adds detail to the shadows of the scene. The shutter speed may be slowe. Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

DRIVE MODES Self-timer Press the shutter-release The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 button partway down to lock seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. the focus. + For off-center subjects, use focus lock (p. 34). = Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode until Ÿ) appears on the data panel. Ü — Ÿ Single frame sara advance Ftimer t Ÿ é — Remote-control _ Continuous advance! Center your subject in the focus frame.

4 Press the shutter-release 5 button all the way downto 2 start the timer. + The self:timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink, then glow just before the shutter releases. + The audio signal beeps in unison with the self-timer lamp (p.29). Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.The focus and exposure is set when the shutter-release button is pressed. The selftimer is cancelled after the shutter is released. To cancel the selftimer countdown, press the drive-mode button or slide the main switch to OFF before the shutter releases. Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera (p.17.

DRIVE MODES Continuous Adavance For Owner’s of the Remote-control Model In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. +_The camera takes 3 frames per second, when setting the shutter-speed to above 1/125 second with flash cancel (p.37), single-shot autofocus or manual focus (p.75), and new batteries.*

• For the quartz-date model, the data-imprinting function is off (p.103). @ Press the drive-mode button (©) until Œi appears on the data panel. Press and hold the shutter- release button to begin taking a series of pictures. When taking flash pictures, the shutter will release only when the buïlt-in flash finishes charging between exposures. With accessory flashes, the shutter will continue to release even if the flash is charging. With continuous AF ® and moving subjects, the shutter will release only when the camera has focused on the subject between exposures. To retum to single frame mode, press the drive-mode button until C1 appears on the data panel. + AF zoom xi and power zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous adavance. Custom Function Notes Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), the shutter-release has priority (2) (p.108).

The camera can be operated up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separatediy). Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button ©) until &” appears on the data panel. Arrange the camera and subject position to compose your picture. Point the emitter window toward the remote-control receiver and press the release or the delay button. + Ifthe release button is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the shutter releases. The audio signal will produce 1 short beep. +_Ifthe delay button is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera will blink for two seconds before the shutter releases. The audio signal will beep in unison with the lamp. The remote control may not work under fluorescent lighting or in backlit situations. Ifthe built-in flash ‘pops-up' when the release button on remote control is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge before pressing the release button again. + To save power, remote-control mode is canceled if the remote control is: not operated for more than 5 minutes. Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a right light source behind the camera.

DRIVE MODES Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode When your subject is not centered in the focus frame, use manual focus or focus lock. Set the camera to the remote-

RER Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the Shutter-release button partway down until e appears in the vewfinder. EE) Lift your finger from the Shutter-release button. + Focus and exposure is set for the picture. + The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed on the data panel. 4 Recompose the picture. Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the release or delay button. CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES In this section you take full creative control of your camera. Depending on the selected exposure mode, you will control the aperture, shutter speed, or both when capturing your image. In the previous sections, only the program (P) exposure mode was explored. Here you will lea to use the aperture priority {A), shutter priority (S), and manual (M) exposure modes. Select A mode to control the depth-of-field in your images. Set S mode + control the way moving subjects appear in your images. Set M mode when you want full control over the exposure.

APERTURE CONTROL SHUTTER CONTROL The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field of the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the subject that appears sharp in the final image. Depth of field increases as the focal length decreases. The wide angle position of the lens will have a greater depth of field at a given aperture than at the telephoto position. Large fu 16 small Small Aperture (large f-number) Large Aperture {small f-number) Range in focus is deeper. © 2199099901 Range in focus is narrower. e) code oût 00 Large apertures (small f-numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from the background. Small apertures (large f-numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Set à small aperture when pho- tographing landscapes to ensure your entire scene is sharp. + Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.

In addition t controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speeds determine how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Use a fast shutter speed to stop the motion of your subject, use a slow shutter speed t blur the motion. CREATIVE EXPOSURE 1/4000s 1/2505 1/125S 1/45 1/8s 1s 6s 30 Fast Slow Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed Fast shutter speeds can stop the Slow shutter speeds will make a action and also help prevent moving subject appear to flow, bluring caused by camera creating a feeling of motion. movement during exposure, known as camera shake.

Four exposure modes are availabe on this camera. Select the best exposure for your subject.

À si [rs A mode (Aperture Priority) (p.55) In À mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to À mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image. S mode (Shutter Priority) (p.59) In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or stop the motion of your subject. M mode (Manual Exposure) (p.61) M mode gives you full control over the exposure by allowing you to set both the shutter speed and aperture. The cameras Ev scale displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the camera's metering system. P mode (Programmed AE) (p.64) Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aperture. The P mode software analyzes the sub- jects size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctiy expose the scene. In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to À mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image. panel. Continued on next page While pressing the function button, tum the control dial until A appears on the data

@ Tum the function dial to Rs . CREATIVE EXPOSURE

Release the function button. Tum the control dial to select the aperture. If 4000 or 30" blinks on the data panel, the aperture setting is beyond the camera's shutter speed range. Tum the control dial until the shutter-speed display stops blinking.

+ To retum to P mode, repeat step 1 and 2 until P appears on the data panel. + To retum to P mode and fully-automatic operation, press the program-reset button.(p. 30) + Press the depth-of-field preview button to see the effect of the change in aperture (p.58).

Flash with A Mode In À mode, flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. Press the flash-mode button @ to pop-up the built-in flash. + 4 will appear on the data panel. + The shutter speed will be set to 1/125 or slower. + 1f 125 blinks in the viewfinder and on the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Tum the control dial to change the aperture until the blinking Stops or cancel the flash. + A smaller aperture (larger f-number) will result in a shorter flash range. Refer to flash range (p.36) to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture. The use of very small apertures (large f numbers) is not recommended. + The 4 will appear in the viewfinder after the picture is taken to confimm the flash exposure. Canceling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or tum the accessory flash off. + (@) will be displayed on the data panel.

Depth-of-field Preview To check how much of your scene will appear in focus, press the depth- of-field preview button. The lens will stop dou to the aperture that appearing on the display. + The viewfnder may appear dark at larger f-number (smaller lens opening). The aperture is always at its brightest setting when looking through the viewfinder, the aperture is stopped down during exposure. Focus on the subject and set the aperture. Press the depth-of-field preview button. + The lens will stop down to the selected aperture. + Preview is cancelled when the depth- of-field button is released. Depth-of-field can be increased by :, Using smaller apertures. Using short focal length lenses. Moving farther away from your subject. Do not tu the focusing ring while pressing the depth-of-field button. Changing the aperture while pressing the depth-of-field preview button, does not affect the preview image. Depth of field can oniy be previewed after the aperture is set. If you press the depth-of-field preview button after pressing the shutter- release button partway doun and @ glows in viewfnder, the shutter can be released. Custom Function Notes Cust-6: Focus-hold button on Minolta lenses can be used for focus lock (1), continuous-advance exposure bracketing (2) or depth-of field preview (3) (p.110).

In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S mode when you want t control the blur caused by subject movement or the stop the motion of the subject. En Tum the function dial to Rys . à À While pressing the ETS. : mr function button ,tumthe |, = control dial until S appears È on the data panel. ä

Release the function button. Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed. + The shutter speed range is from 1/4000 to 30 seconds. CAES Fractions of a second are Ifthe aperture display blinks, displayed without a “ indicates full the shutter speed is outside numerator, The number Seconds. 2"is two the aperture range ofthe 125 displayed stands for Seconds. lens. Tum the control dial 1/125th of a second. until the blinking stops.

Flash with S Mode In S mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. Press the flash-mode button © to pop-up the built-in flash. % will appear on the data panel. Tum the control dial to select the shutter speed. The maxium shutter speed is 1/125 sec when using fiash. The camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed. With larger aperture numbers (smaller lens opening), the subject will be out of flash range. The use of smaller aperture numbers (larger lens opening) is recommended. See the flash range (P. 36). Control dial + Shutter speeds greater than 1/125 can be achieved using the high-speed sync function with 5600 HS(D), 3600HS (D), or 5400HS extemal flash units {sold separately) (p.97). Canceling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or tum the accessory flash off. + ® will be displayed on the data panel.

M mode gives you full control over exposure. The viewfinder’s Ev scale displays the difference between your shutter speed and aperture settings and the exposure determined by the cameras metering system. @ Tum the function dial to Pys . While pressing the function button, tum the control dial until M appears on the data panel. Release the function button. CREATIVE EXPOSURE To select the shutter speed, tum the control dial . + The shutter-speed range is from t 1/4000 to 30 seconds. OMS mn 5] (| To select the aperture, tum the control dial while pressing the exposure- compensation button. + The aperture range depends on the lens. Continued on next page 61

Use the viewfinder's Ev Scale to compares your exposure setting with the cameras meter reading. Ev Scale in the Viewfinder The Ev scale displays the Ev difference between your settings and the pattem. + The Ev scale is marked in 0.5 increments. —2-1-0-1-2+ —2-1-0-1-2# =2:1-0-1-2+ Your settings match the recommended exposure. Your settings will overexpose the metered area by

Your settings will underexpose the metered area by

€ or }_ will glow on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 2.5. < or} will blink on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 3. + Any changes with exposure-compensation is canceled temporarily in M mode. If exposure compensation was set before switching to M mode, it will be reapplied when the exposure mode is changed back to another mode. Ev stands for exposure value. À change in one Ev adjusts the exposure by a factor of two. If your exposure is 1/30 sec. at 5.6 and is overexposed by 1 Ev, changing the shutter speed to 1/60 sec will correct the exposure. The control dial adjusts the shutter speeds and aperture values in 0.5 Ev increments. One Ev is equivalent to one stop.

Flash with M mode In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. + The camera's automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. Press the flash-mode button + % will appear on the data panel. 2 To select the shutter speed, tum the control dial. +_ The maxium shutter speed is 1/125 sec when using flash. The shutter speeds slower than 1/125 can be used Shutter speeds greater than 1/125 can be achieved using the high- speed sync (p. 97) function with 5600 HS(D), 3600HS (D), or 5400HS extemal flash units (sold separately). To select the aperture, press the exposure-compensation button while tuning the control dial . Refer to the flash range on page 36 to determine the aperture setting. Canceling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or tum the accessory flash off. + @ will be displayed on the data panel.

P MODE Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aper- ture. The P mode software analyzes the subjects size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctiy expose the scene. En Tum the function dial to Rs . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until P appears on the data panel. The aperture can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 -2 setting.(p.111). œ Set the camera to custom 8-2. See page 111 for instructions. Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. Tum the control dial to change the aperture. + The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure.

PS Mode The shutter speed can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 - 3 set- ting.(p.11). En Set the camera to custom 8-3. See page 111 for instructions. Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. Tumn the control dial to change the shutter speeds. + The aperture is automatically adjusted & ensure correct exposure. + The buitin flash and accessory fiashes cannot be used with PA or Ps modes. PA and Ps modes are canceled when the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on. The PA and Ps custom settings are still active and can be used when the built-in flash or accessory flash is tumed off. To tum off the PA/Ps function, change the custom setting to 8-1. Tuming the function dial to other modes,or poping up the built-in flash will temporary cancel the PA/PS mode. + When an operation is not made for five seconds, the aperture display (Ps) or the shutter speed display (PA) will go blank on the data panel. À few seconds later, the S/A on the data panel will turn off; the camera retums to P mode. PA/Ps can be activated again by simply pressing the shutter- release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture display and then tum the control dial to reactivate the PA/Ps mode.

EXPOSURE WARNINGS Indicators will blink in the viewfinder or data panel when the level of DETAILED available light is beyond the cameras control. MODE DEP cause | acnon OPERATION P The light _ level is Bright Light A boyendthe | USE sloner ù speed film, a In this section you can move on to the detailed s AUnO neutral density operation to expand your expertise. Read those pages meenng (ND) filter, or pertaining to the areas of your interest and need. M range: reduce the light level of your The required _ | surroundings. exposure is i beyondthe | Low Light P chutter- Use higher speed and | speed fimor a aperture flash. range.* The required |Select a larger exposure is [or smaller A/Pa beyond the |aperture until Shutter- the display stops speed range. |biinking. Multiple Exposures (p.90) The required |Select a faster beyond he or slower shutter ond the : S/Ps aperture speed until the range ofthe _ [display stops lens. linking. + The wamings may appear with subject programs.

FOCUS AREA Wide Focus Area Spot Focus Area The wide focus frame uses seven focus sensors AN the spot focus area and six local focus areas) to u 7: automatically focus on your subject. The wide \ focus area provides greater framing flexibility and + makes it easier for the camera to focus on Wide focus frame moving subjects. Local focus area LED Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down to activate the wide focus area. + A local focus area LED or spot focus area LED in the viewfinder will glow to indicate the point of focus within the wide focus area for less than one second. When the subject is moving, LEDS may not illuminate. All the focus area indicators in the viewfinder tum on when the wide focus frame is being used. + With continuous AF ® (p.73) or the sports subject-program mode (p.43), the local focus area LEDs will not glow in the vewfnder. The LEDs may not glow in continuous advance. Custom Function Notes Cust-13: When focus is confirmed, the local focus area LEDS will iluminate for approx. 0.35 (1), or for approx. 0.65 (2), The local focus area LEDS will only illuminate when an area is selected by the user (3) (p.113).

‘Spot focus area By simply pressing the spot AF button, the center spot focus area is selected. The focus and exposure settings will be made with the center spot focus area. Place your subject inside the spot focus area. Press and hold the spot AF button. The spot focus area in the viewfinder will glow for a second after focus is confimed. [ ] will appear in the viewfinder, indicating the center focus sensor i being used.

Focus and exposure remain locked until the spot focus button is releas: While holding the spot AF button, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. ed. When you release the spotAF button, the wide focus frame will be displayed.

FOCUS AREA Local Focus Areas Selecting Local Focus Areas with the Custom Function Any of the seven local focus sensors (the spot F3 focus area and six local areas) can be D'22 individually selected. Use the local focus areas \ with off-center subjects when changing the À camera position is difficult such as when itis Local focus area attached to a tripod. Selecting Local Focus Areas with the Spot AF button This is the cameras default setting. Changing between the local focus areas and the wide focus area is simple when using the spot AF button. While holding the spot AF button, turn the control dial to select a local focus area. AS the local focus areas are selected, the corresponding LED will glow in the viewfinder. The selected local focus area is also indicated by the focus area indicator. While holding the spot AF button, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. Ifthe spotAF button is released, selected local focus area is cancelled and the wide focus area is activated. When the focus-area custom function is set, the focus area in use il not change. The focus area can be changed with the spot AF button. e Set Custom 9-2. See the Custom Function Notes Cust-9: 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(1). Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button (2). To switch between the spot focus area and wide focus frame every time the spot AF button is pressed (3) (p.111). page 107. While holding the spot AF button, tu the control dial to select the focus area. + As the local focus areas are selected the corresponding LED will glow in the viewfinder. + The selected local focus area is also indicated by the focus area indicator. + The focus areas will cycle as indicated in the diagram when tuming the control dial clockwise. Tuming the control dial counterclockwise will cycle through the focus areas in reverse order. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. + The selected focus area will remain active until changed using the spot AF button and control dial.

FOCUS MODES Your camera has four focus modes: CC. Single-shot AF

.] Ee Automatic AF Continuous AF Manual Focus + Allthe autofocus modes work with the exposure modes: P A S M. + The subject programs use automatic AF, except for sports mode, which uses continuous AF. Automatic AF À Continuous AF ® Designed to work well in most situations, automatic AF is suited to events that have both moving a static subjects. When the subject is mov- ing, continuous AF Q is used; when static, single-shot AF is employed. e Tum the function dial to À6s . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until À appears on the data panel. Use continuous AF @ when shooting sporting] events or when the subject is in constant motion. While pressing the function À button, tu the control dial

until @ appears on the data panel. + When taking pictures, the camera continues to focus while the shutter- release button is pressed partway down. Focus lock cannot be used with continuous AF. + Focus can be locked with the spotAF button in continuous AF. + Continuous AF @ does not use audio signals or local focus area LEDs to indicate focus.

FOCUS MODES Single-Shot AF 5 Manual Focus Use single-shot AF when photographing Li The autofocus system can be used to monitor focus and indicate when static subjects. 4 a subject in the focus frame is in focus. The lens can be focused manually when autofocus and focus lock is not possible. Hold the focus-mode switch down and release. + [MF] will appear on the data panel. While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until 5 appears on the data panel. Tum the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp. + While pressing the shutter-release button partway down, @ appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus. +_ To retum to the autofocus mode, push the focus-mode switch down a second time DETAILED OPERATION + In manual focus mode with any lens except the ‘D' series lenes, the camera switches to center-weighted metering. The metered exposure may be differ- + Focus lock (p.34) can be used with single-shot AF. Erreur bolne mire

AF ILLUMINATOR EXPOSURE - Metering System The built-in flash is used as an AF a few short bursts when the shutter- release button is pressed partway down to provide the light necessary for the camera to focus. Pressing the spot AF button can also activate the AF illuminator. The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m ( 3.3 to 16.5 ft). + The AF illuminator will not fire in continuous AF mode (+) or if flash cancel (% is selected. + The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300mm or longer. The AF illuminator will not operate with 3x-1x Macro Zoom. + When an accessory flash is attached, the flash will be used as the AF iluminator in place of the cameras built-in flash unit. Custom Function Notes Cust-1l: AF illuminator active (1), AF illuminator disabled (2) (p.112)

14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattem Metering This is the cameras standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations. + 14-segment honeycomb-pattem metering uses information from the autofocus system to set the metering pattem according to the position of the main subject The light metered by each segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting or backliting in the scene. Subject in the center Subject on the right

+ In manual focus mode with any lens except the ‘D' series lenes, the camera E ii switches to center-weighted metering. The metered exposure may be differ. à & ent between autofocus and manual focus. Spot Metering When pressing the spot AE-lock button, only the spot metering area will be used to calculate the exposure.

Spot-AE Lock Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment shoun by the spot metering area in the viewfinder. You can lock the metered exposure without locking the focus. With a high or low key subject, an object away from the subject can be used to set the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure remains locked until the spot AE lock button is released. \ @ Place the spot metering area on the area to be metered. + Make sure the light falling on the metered area is the same as the light falling on the subject. Spot metering area Press and hold the spot AE lock button. - D wi be displayed in the viewfinder to indicate the exposure is locked. Spot AE lock button + When using flash. pressing the spot-AE lock button sets the flash mode to slow-sync (p.96).

While pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene. + The Ev scale will show the difference in relative brightness between the metered area and the object in the spot metering area (p. 80). Ev Scale While still pressing the AE- lock button, press the Shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Spot-AE lock button Ifthe spot AE-lock button is not released after taking the picture, the exposure setting will remain locked. Slow-sync is activated when % appears in the viewfinder (p.96). Custom Function Notes Cust-10: Spot-AE lock: activated when the AE lock button is pressed and held (D), or activated when the button is pressed once and then canceled when it is pressed again (2) (p.112).

TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) Ev Scale Display When Using the Spot-AE Lock The Ev scale will display the difference between the exposure set with the spot AE lock and the relative luminance of the subject. With the object to be metered While pressing AE-lock button, in the spot metering area, recompose the picture. press the AE-lock button.

| Set exposure Relative brightness of the object in the spot metering area Le1.01:2X | < or will glow on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 2.5. FRERES < or } will blink on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 3.0. + With slide film, if the difference between the metered area and the subject area is within 42 Ev, the subject area will retain detail and will not be washed out or blocked up.

Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want to take time exposures. When bulb is selected, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera's exposure meter does not work with bulb. Mount the camera on a tripod. Set the camera to M mode (p.61). Tum the control dial counterclockwise until hui b appears on the data panel Continued on next page 81 DETAILED OPERATION

TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) While pressing the exposure- compensation button, turn the control dial to select the aperture. Compose the scene and focus on your subject. + Ifthe scene is too dark for the autofocus to operate, press the focus-mode switch and focus the lens manually (p. 75). Focus-mode switch 5 Firmly press the eyepiece cap into the eyepiece. + The eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and fogging the film. Press and hold the shutter- release button to take the picture. + The shutter remains open as long as the button is pressed. Attaching the Remote Cord (Sold Separately) To reduce the camera shake or for long exposures, the shutter can be released with the Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC-1000L. + Do not use the Wireless Controller IR-1N with this camera. Its use may permanent damage the camera. Open the remote-control- terminal cover. ee Insert the plug into the terminal. + When removing the Remote Cord RC-1000$ or RC-10001, take care not to pull out the remote-terminal cover with the Remote Cord. The Remote-cord Clip (sold separately) can be used to attach the remote cord to the camera strap. Using the Remote-Control with Bulb(Sold Separately) To reduce camera shake, use the optional remote-control IR-3. (sold separately) (p.49). Set the camera to remote- Emitter window control mode (p.49). e Press the release button to open the shutter. + Hold the remote control near the sensor on the grip. Take care not to Release button stand in front of the lens. Press release button again to close the shutter.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The metering system in this camera averages the scene’s light values to determine the exposure. This is an accurate method for scenes with a normal tones. Bright scenes, such as snowy landscapes or sandy beaches, can deceive the camera's meter and be underexposed. Dark scenes can be overexposed. Compensated Exposure The scene on the left was underexposed because of the snow. By compensating the exposure by +2Ev, the snow appears white and fresh. + This effect is most visible with slide film. + Exposure compensation is not available in M mode. While pressing the exposure-compensation button, tu the control dial until the desired compensation value appears on the data panel. + The metered exposure can be adjusted by 43 Ev in 0.5 Ev increments.

Checking Exposure Compensation The Ev scale shows the amount of compensated. D 5 —2-1:0-1-2+ -2.0 +2.0 m2-1-0-1-2+ L2-1:0-1-2+ EvScale _25 (4 glows) +25 (D glows) OSRÉEE -3.0 (4 blinks) 43.0 (} blinks) After releasing the exposure compensation button, Æ or 5 remains on the data panel and in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure is being compensated. DETAILED + To cancel exposure compensation, the camera must be reset manually to

EXPOSURE BRACKETING Set the film speed manually when you want to override DX-coded film or when using non-DX-coded film. Film speeds can be set from ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3Ev increments. + Non-DX coded film is initially set to the previous roll's ISO. @ Load the film. Tum the function dial to ISO. pressing the function button, turn the control dial until the desired ISO value appears on the data panel. Release the function button. The selected film speed will be set. + The data panel retums to the usual display. + Exposure compensation in 1/3 Ev increments can be made using the ISO function. Care should be taken because no waming will be displayed indicating the ISO has been changed. Custom Function Notes Cust-4: Manual ISO settings will be canceled when the film is rewound (1), or the manual ISO setting will be stored and applied to future rolls of film with the same DX-coded ISO (2) (p.109).

Bracketing automatically exposes a series of three frames with differing exposures. Bracket your exposures when shooting slides and other films with a low tolerance for exposure error. + The bracket can be set in increments of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 Ev. + The flash cannot be used with bracketing. + Exposure compensation can be used to adjust the bracket series.

0.5 Ev Under 0.5 Ev Over

@rr the function dial to Metered Exposure While pressing the function button, tu the control dial to set the bracketing increment. + Increments of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 EV can be selected. CN ? SRE FR or BR 6 23 br 05 OFF OSEV s g Br 7 Muttiple OEV O.7EV Exposure (p.90)

EXPOSURE BRACKETING Continuous Advance Bracketing Flash Notes To make an automatic three-frame bracket. The drive mode is automati- cally set to contiuous advance when bracketing is selected. Hold the shutter-release button all the way down to make the bracket. + Three frames will be taken. Do not release the shutter button until all three exposures are made. Ifthe shutter button is released before the three exposures are made, the current bracket will be canceled. Exposure is locked with the first frame of the series. Single Frame Advance Bracketing To take each picture of the three-frame bracket individually, set the drive mode to single frame advance. e Press the drive-mode button until [1] appears on the data panel. + br { will appear on the data panel after pressing the shutter-release button partway down to indicate the first bracket. ee Press the shutter button all the way down to take each bracket. Ÿ - The shutter-release button must be pressed for each bracket. + To cancel the bracketing series, tum the camera off. + Exposure is locked with the first frame of the series. + bre and br3 will appear onthe data panel to indicate the bracket frame. + The built:in flash is set to flash cancel (%) when bracketing is selected. + An attached Minolta accessory flash will be tumed off when bracketing is selected. Canceling Bracketing appears on the data panel. 1 Tum the function dial to ma . Press the function button and tum the control dial until DFF + Sliding the main switch to OFF in the middle of a bracketing series resets bracketing series to the first frame Cr 1). Bracketing with the Exposure-compensation Button the This function is a shortcut to take a three-frame bracket in increments of

While pressing the exposure- compensation button, press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down. + The camera automatically exposes a three-frame bracketed series. + Releasing the shutter-release button before the series is complete, cancel the exposure series.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE The multiple-exposure function makes it possible to expose two or more images on the same frame. + Flash cannot be used with multiple exposure. En Tum the function dial to sfà. While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until /£ appears on the data panel. FE) Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the first exposure. + IE blinks on the data panel indicating the next exposure will be the last in the series. + Go to step 7 when making only 2 exposures. While pressing the function button, tum the control dial one click counterclockwise to stop the //£ from blinking. Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. Repeat 4 and 5 for each additional exposure. While ;;£ is blinking on the data panel, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the last exposure. + Multiple-exposure mode is cancelled after the last exposure has been taken. + The film will be advanced to the next frame.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE FLASH Canceling Multiple Exposure The multiple exposure series can be canceled before the last frame is taken. e Tum the function dial to sfà. Press the function button and tum the control dial until ÜFF appears on the data panel. + Sliding the main switch to OFF does not cancel multiple exposure mode. Metering Multiple Exposure The meter in your camera determines exposure (Ev) based on the assumption that only one exposure will be made for each picture. When making multiple exposures, the combined exposure of the series must equal the exposure required for one picture. + Compensation is not necessary if all of the exposures have dark backgrounds and the subjects of the exposures will not overlap. Compensate the exposures as follows: Number of Énsenl 1 2 3 a 5 6 Exposure adjsstment | 00 | -10 | -15 | -20 | -25 | 30 + The above corrections are intended as a general guideline. Some testing may be necessary to produce the desired results. + When using negative film, inform the photofinisher that multiple-exposure pictures are included on the film.

Your camera's built-in flash provides coverage for a 28mm wide-angle lens, with a flash guide number of 12 (IS0100). This section of your manu- al covers the operation of accessory flashes as well as the built-in flash. The high accuracy of your camera's flash is achieved by ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering in combination with the newdy devel- oped D series flash units and lenses. Compared with conventional TTL flash metering, ADI flash metering is less influenced by background condi- tions or the subjects reflectance, providing optimum flash exposures every time. ADI flash metering Conventional TTL metering

Program Flash z An optional accessory flash, such as the 5600HS (D) or 3600HS (D), & improves flash performance over the built-in flash. The flash units fit in the accessory shoe located on the top of the camera. + The flash signals for the accessory flash are the same as those for the buit- in flash (p. 35). + Refer to the accessory flashs instruction manual for the flash range. For the 5600HS(D), 5400HS, and 5400xi, the flash range is on the back of the flash units. + Refer to the accessory fiash instruction manual to attach the flash.

FLASH Attaching the Accessory Flash Flash Metering The accessory flash units fit in the shoe located on the top of your camera. Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used. The metering mode also changes when the HSS mode on the flash is ‘tumed on or off. TTL metering (Through The Lens): The TTL flash metering system controls the flash during the exposure automatically. Pre-flash metering: In combination with TTL metering, a pre-flash fires before the main exposure. The pre-flash is metered with 14 segment honeycomb patte and fed back to the flash exposure sys- tem t determine the reflectance of the scene. ADI metering (Advanced Distance Integration): Flash metering is controlled by distance information from D series lenses in addition to TTL metering. With the 5600HS {D) and 3600HS (D) accessory flash units, a pre-flash is also used. With ADI metering, flash output is less influenced by background conditions or the subjects reflectance. Use of a Flash/Color Meter with Pre-Flash Diens and | Diens and | Otheriens | Other lens HSS on HSS off | and HSS on | and HSS off 5600HS(D) | ADI metering | ADI metering | Pre-flash TTL meterin 3600HS(D) | with pre-flash [without pre-flash| metering 9 Pre-flash TTL Pre-flash 5400HS meter metering metering | metering | TTL Metering : ADI metering : ri motering without pre-flash ete - TTL metering - TTL metering When pre-flash fires, a flash/color meter cannot meter accurately. This is because the purpose of pre-flash is to assist ADI/Pre-flashmetering, not to provide illumination for the picture. Cancel HSS (see flash man- ual) or eliminate the influence on metering using Custom 12-2 (p. 113). However, if you use the test-flash button on the flash, the pre- flash will not fire. When Using a Close-up Diffuser, Certain Filters and Lenses + For more information on HSS (high-speed sync) flash mode, see page 97. + When an off-camera cable or bounce flash is used, the TTL metering mode will be automatically set. + If Wireless/Remote flash is used, the TTL metering mode will be automatical- ly set

When close-up diffuser CD-1000, or a filter whose stop's increase is not 0 (i.e., ND) is used, or when the focus-range limiter or macro release of certain lenses are used, the proper exposure will not be obtained by ADI or Pre-flash metering.

SLOW SYNC HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) In P and A modes, slow-shutter sync sets the shutter speed and aperture value for ambient lighting and balances the flash output with the exposure . + Slow sync cannot be used in S mode, or M mode. Conventional Flash With 5 or ,Ë, on the data panel, press the spot-AE lock button to set the ambient light exposure. + In P mode, the flash will automatically be activated. In A mode, press the flash-mode button to acvivate the built-in flash. + EX and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder. spot-AE lock button While holding the spot-AE lock button, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. + The slow-sync effect is the same as the night portrait subject program (p.44). + Use a tipod ifthe shutter speed is too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures. + When # is not on the data panel, the camera is in spot-metering mode and not in slow sync (p.78). Custom Function Notes Cust-10: Spot-AE lock: activated when the AE lock button is pressed and held (1), or activated when the button is pressed once and then canceled when it is pressed again (2) (p.112).

The maximum flash-sync speed for this camera is 1/125. However, with the 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), and 5400HS accessory flashes (sold separately) shutter speeds up to 1/4000 can be used. High-speed sync is a function buitt into the HS series flash units. High-speed sync (HSS) allows faster shutter speeds with fill flash when photographing moving subjects outroors. HSS also lets you use large aperture/high shutter-speed combinations to separate your subject from the background by limiting the depth-of-field. L = Conventional Fill Flash Attach the accessory flash to the camera and set the flash to high-speed sync (HSS). + _H will appear in the camera's viewfinder and data panel to indicate that the flash unit is set to high- speed sync. +_Refer to the flash units instruction manual for details on its use. The use of high-speed sync reduces the flash range. Refer to the flash units instruction manual. HSS cannot be used under fluorescent lights. When € or à blinks on the viewfnder's Ev scale before taking the picture, proper flash exposure might not be achieved. High-speed sync cannot be used. Flash and color meters cannot can not be used with high-speed sync.

Photographs taken with the flash attached to the camera are flat as shown in photo ® . Use an accessory flash positioned away from the camera it to obtain three-dimensional lighting as shown in photo @. The output of the built-in flash can be used as a fill light to change the light- ing ratio of the subject. See wireless/remote flash ratio on page 101 When taking this type of photograph, the camera and the flash unit are most commonly connected by cable. The use of the 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flash unit eliminates the need for a cable. The flash units are controlled by the camera's built-in flash. This type of flash control is referred to as wireless or remote flash. The proper expo- sure is determined automatically by the camera. Normal flash + HSS with wireless/remote flash is available only with 3600HS (D), S600HS(D). + With an accessory flash other than 3600HS(D) and 5600HS (D), the shutter speed will be set to slower than 1/45 second automatically. + Flash and color meters cannot be used with wireless/remote flash.

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Attach the accessory flash to the camera before tuning the flash and camera on. The flash must be mounted on the accessory shoe because the camera needs to send a signal to the flash to tum on its wireless/remote function. With the camera and flash on, tum the function dial to %,. While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until WL and {/n appear on the camera's data panel. Detach the accessory flash, then press the camera’s flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash.

MIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH

Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the bui Although the buitt-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 t control the lighting of the subject. ei 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. Ze, Flash-Subject Distance Place the camera and fast within a 5 m radius The remoteirèless flash may not detect the control signals if TC placed behind the subject. Camera-Subjec® Distance Lamera - sub] Flash - subject distance ject distance Non HSS Hss ce) All shutter 1/45 1/45 speed EME? a 97 | 1180 | 11000 ere | peeds | slower | 17125

2.8 1.4-5m |14-5m 15m 1-4m 1-2m

” 4.6-16ft |4.6-16ft |3.3-16ft | 3.3-13ft |33-6.6ft. fa 1-5m 135-5m| 1-5m 1-3m 1-1.5m 3.3-16ft|4.4-16ft|3.3-16ft|3.3-9.9ft.|3.3-49f.

115.6 1-5m 125-5m/1135-5m 1-2m

u 3.3-16ft|4.1-16ft |4.4-16ft 13.3-6.6ft + 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.

in flash. e 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. Ifthe accessory flash does not fire, change its position. + To test fire the accessory flash, custom 10 should be setto 1 (p.112). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Mireless/Remote Ratio Flash In this photo both the wireless/remote flash and cameras built-in flash illumi- nated the subject. The cameras 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. Wireless ratio flash 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 fil light (camera's flash).

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Canceling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode @ the flash to the cam era. -_The camera and flash should be on. e Tum the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until % and OFF appear on the camera'’s data panel. 4 Detach the accessory flash. + Tuming 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 flashs instruction manual to cancel the function.

The quartz-date function lets you record the date or time on the lower-left comer 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 comer of the photograph is bright or nor-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. DATE SEL a:

Date button Select button Imprinting the Date or Time Press the date button to choose the date imprinting format. The display changes as follows: e Press the shutter-release button to set the format.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Changing the Date Format Setting the Date or Time e Press the date button. DATE SEL LL e 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. DATE ,SEL Year Month Day Hour Minute Tum the control dial to change the date and time values. + Data continues changing as long as the dial tums. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are displayed correctiy. Press the shutter-release button to set the date and time. + The usual display will retum.

BA Press the date button. DATE SEL PE F1 Press and hold the select button (SEL) for 3 seconds until the date on the data DATE. SEL panel blinks. LS Tum the control dial to change the format. + The format will change in the following sequence: Month / Day / Year Day / Month / Year Year / Month / Day DETAILED OPERATION a 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 ( anuary 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 tumed on.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Function Setting Using the custom functions, you can tailor camera settings t suit your Cust| AF/Shutter |1|AF Priority shooting style or preferences. Initially all the custom functions are set to 1 | release Priority | 2 |Shutier-release Priority L The functions are explained on pages 108 - 113. im Rewind Start-> 2c Im Rewii 2 [Manual Setting Custom Functions ; 1 [Film Tip Rewound Film Tip n 2 [Film Tip Left Out Tum the function dial to IC: Ci : _ Memory CUST. Y [2 [px Memory On Cust| Shutter-release | 1 |Shutter-release Lock Of 5 Lock (Film) | 2 |[Shutter-release Lock On a] cac JOEL Tum the control dial to 6 | Buton(Lens) |2 |Continuous Autofocus select the custom function 3 |Depth-of-Field Preview number to be changed. Cust | Eyepiece Sensor| 1 [By main switch and grip sensor 7 Activation | 2/Bymainswitch 1 [Normal P Mode Cust ‘ & | P Mode Settings | 2 [Pa Mode 3 [Ps Mode & s K [A ISstectSpot Focus Area . . : ut porAr mo SIsaet Focus Are While pressing the function 3 [Switch Betneen the Wide Focus And Spot Focus button, tum the control cal Cust| SpotAE Lock | 1 [Hold to Activate to select the desired setting. 10 Button 2 [Press Once t Activate, Press Again to Cancel Tum the function dial to any Cust | AFIlluminator |1 position other than CUST. = 2 21 | Guiïtinfiash) [2 + Ifthe function dial is set to CUST, EM, es u FT. the camera can take photographs, EE, 12 | Flash Metring Cane but all buttons and switches, except [en u + |bisplayed for 0.3 seconds forte shuterrelease button, are ns ust . = isabled. 13 | AF Ares Display | 2 |Dispiayed for 0.6 seconds + Custom settings must be reset 3 |Not Displayed manually, and are not effected by Cust | Shutter-release | 1 |Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached. the progranr-reset button or by 14 Lock (Lens) | 2 |Shutter can be relessedif a lens is notatiached tuming the camera off.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Resetting All of the Custom Functions to Default Custom 3 - Film Tip You can reset all of the custom functions to their default settings (1). e Tum the main switch to OFF. ee Tum the function dial to CUST. While pressing the function button, slide the main Switch from OFF to ON. + When the camera tums on, LE will blink on the data panel while the function button is pressed. Custom 1 - AF / Shutter-release Priority (D AF priority Shutter will not release until e_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. Im Rewind Start Custom2- (D 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).

(2) 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 tumed on again.

Custom 4 - DX Memory (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 consistentiy pushed or pulled in its processing. +_ For setting the film speed manually, see page 86. Custom 5 - Shutter-release Lock (Film) () Shutter-release Lock Off Shutter can be released even if there is no film in the camera. €) 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, O will blink in the viewfinder and on the data panel. + While the back cover is open, the shutter can be released.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 6 - Focus-hold Button (Lens) Custom 8 - P Mode Settings This custom function changes the operation of a lens with a focus-hold button. (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-ofField 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 7 - Eyepiece Sensor Activation (1) Normal P Mode (p. 64) You cannnot shift the shutter speed or aperture in P mode. + Flash will fire automatically when its necessary. (2) Pa Mode (p. 64) The aperture can be shifted in PA mode. The shutter speed 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) Ps Mode (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 9 - Spot AF Lock button 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). () 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 tumed 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, tum the camera off with the main switch.

This custom function changes the operation of the spot AF button. (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.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 10 - Spot-AE Lock Button Custom 12 - Flash Metering This custom function changes the operation of spot-AE lock button. + When the buïlt-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). (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 programr-reset button, tuming the camera off, or changing the position of the built-in flash cancels the metering area. + D wi appear in the viewfnder when the spot metering area is active. Custom 11 - AF Iliminator (Built-in flash) 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. €) 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. Custom 13 - AF Area Display (2 AF Illuminator On The built-in flash is used as an AF illuminator and vüll 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 wi operate normally. + An attached accessory flashs AF illuminator will not be cancelled.

(1) Displayed for 0.3 seconds Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0.3 sec when the focus is confimmed. €2) Displayed for 0.6 seconds Focus area LEDs display the active local focus area for 0.6 sec when the focus is confimmed. (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 spotAF button (p. 70). Custom 14 - Shutter-release Lock (Lens) (1) Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached, + [-- Jappears 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).

PROGRAMF-RESET BUTTON Press the progranr-reset button to retum the following camera functions +0 their program settings. APPENDIX SETTING Exposure mode P Autofocus mode Autofocus Focus area Wide focus frame Flash mode Autoñlash* Exposure Compensation 0.0 Drive Mode Single Frame Advance Continuous Advance Canceled Setf-timer Canceled Wireless/Remote Control Canceled Wireless/Remote Flash Canceled Bracketing Canceled Multiple Exposure Canceled Subject Program Select Canceled *With the custom function set to 8-2 or 8-3, PA or Ps mode will not be reset. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel or fill flash. Following settings will not change; + The date and time settings + Red-eye reduction +150 + Custom settings + Eye-start + Audio Signal

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. Lenses + All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera. + MD and MC series lenses (manual focus) cannot be used with this camera. Lens Specifications AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6(D) [AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6(D) Construction: 8 elements/7 groups | 13 elements/10 groups Angle of View: 75° - 30° 32°- 810 Min. Focus Distance: O.4m (1.2ft) 1.5m (4.9f) Max. Magnification: 0.24X 0.25X Min. Aperture: 1722-38 1/32-38 Filter Diameter: 55mm 55mm Dimensions: 63 (dia.) x 68 (L)mm | 63 (dia.x 68 (L) mm Weight: 1909 (6.70z) 190g (6.7oz) + Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Lens Hood Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens hood improves image quality by reducing fiare. + Remove the lens hood before using the cameras built-in flash. Fit the lens hood into the mount at the end of the lens barrel, then tum 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. Accessory Flashes When using an accessory flash, the flash mode can be selected using the camera or the flash. 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 Accessory Flash Control Angle FinderVw /MagnifierVn 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. Settinq 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- L_— release button is pressed 3600HS(D) partway down + The camera will display the corresponding flash mode icon on the data panel. + The viewfinders flash signal are used with the accessory flash. + Red-eye reduction cannot be used with accessony 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. + InA, S, and M mode, only fill flash or flash cancel can be set. AA Battery Pack BP-200 Designed for the Dynax/Mæocum 5, four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used to power the camera. Available from the fall of 2001.

Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory. + Push up to remove the eyepiece cup. +_Tum eye-start off when using an Angle Finder or Magnifer. 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 permanentiy 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.

TROUBLE SHOOTING Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues. Problem Cause Solution Page Situation is unsuitable| Use focus lockor | 34/ for autofocus. manual focus. 75 Autofocus does not work when the | Camera is set to Hold the focus- 75 shutter-release manual focus mode. _ | mode switch down. Partway down. [Check the minimum Subject is too close. |focus distance for - your lens. Focus cannot be Use focus lock or 34/ confirmed. manual focus. 75 Camera is attached to Shutter cannotbe |? Microscope ortele- |Setcustomi4to |: released, scope and custom | setting 2. function 14-Lis set. Custom function is setip52(shuter |SEcusmS® | 100 release lock (Film)). na To turn off the AF Flash fires when Flash was used as AF illuminator, set the the shutter-release | illuminator to assist flash mode to 112 button is pressed |the autofocus sys- | flash cancel or partway down. tem. custom 11 to set- ting 2 Picture is blurred. Flash did not fire in a low-light situation and the shutter speed wes slow. Use fill flash, a tri- pod, or faster film.

Cause Solution Page Make sure the subject is within the flash range. 36 Remove the lens hood. flash, the porn To prevent lens shadowing, the : bottom of | ° subject must be at least 1m (3.3f.) B distance was te picture [es |from the camera. is daric. Remove and reinstall the batter- ies. If normal camera operation srepess Camera mal-_ |does not resume or the camera L pond function malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorised Minolta Service Facility. 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 fimin a dark place of under a thick blanket After removing the film, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facilty to repair your camera. Afterthe | L Tum the main switch to OFF. film 2. Tum the function dial to ISO. rewinds, | 3. While pressing the function dial and spot-AE the back lock button, tum the main switch to ON. The covercan | film-chamber-lock indicator should tum black. not be The back cover can now be opened. epened. f the back cover did not open, B L Find the lever located near TI the film-chamber release. EI

2. Slide the lever down to

Operating Temperature and Conditions Cleaning 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 nommalizes. 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 tuming 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. Before Important Events Ifthe 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, gentiy 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 gentiy wipe the lens in à 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 cameras 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. 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 property. Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning property. Questions and Service + 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.

+_ 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.

35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and action predictive autofocus (AF) Minolta A-type bayonet mount SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view, Magnification: 0.75X Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 30 sec. - 1/4000 sec., bulb 1/125s or slower (synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode). TTL phase-detection system, multi metering with cross hair type CCD line sensor metering cell. Autofocus and manual focus modes. EV -1 t018 (ISO 100) Built-in with range of 1.0 - 5.0m. Automatically activated in low-light/ low-contrast situations. Single-shot, continuous, automatic AF-mode selection. P, A, S, M (PA/PS available) and 5 Subject Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close- up, Sports, Night Portrait) TTL metering; direct TTL metering for flash 14-segment honeycomb pattem SPC for ambient light and 4-segment flash-metering SPC for flash. 14-segment honeycomb patte metering: EV 1-20, Spot metering: EV 4 - 20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) Automatic: ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film. Manual: ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments. Flash: ISO 25 - 1000. Auto load Single frame, continuous advance (3 frames/sec.), selftimer, exposure bracketing, and multiple exposure. Flash Use (%)

Condition A: Condition 8: Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight : Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Auto rewind, manual start (Count-down display) Forward (shows number of exposures taken) 12 (ISO 100 in meters) 28mm angle of view Two CR2 lithium batteries Condition A Condition B 20 °C -10 °C 20 °C -10 °C 30 rolls 24 rolls 45 rolls 35 rolls 14 rolls 11 rolls 18 rolls 14 rolls 9 rolls 7 rolls 11 rolls 9 rolls + 24 exposure rolls Lens(28-80 #/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 Lens(28-80 #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.

127.0 x 87.0 x 60.5mm (WxHxD)

335g (w/o camera battery) APPENDIX

Continuous AF . Depth-of:field

ISO Local Focus Area LED:

Manual Mode. Manual Rewind . MD and MC Series Lenses . ME.

Neutral Density (ND) Filter Night Scenes.

Shutter Priority. Shutter Release Priority Shutter Speed Small Aperture Spot Focus Area

Test Fire. TTL Flash Meterin

PA mode .. Pre-flash Metering. Ps mode

Red-eye Reduction Remote Control . Remote Cord Ratio Flash .