Minolta 35DL User manual

TECHNICAL DETAILS
•  When not  in use, keep camera in a cool,  Type: Waterproof compact autofocus 35mm
dry  place away frqm dust and  chemicals.  camera with dual lens selection
Batteries  (especially  old  ones)  should  be   Lenses: 35mm  f/3.5, 50mm  f/5.6;  built-in
removed  if camera will not be used for more  micromotor to change lens setting
than two weeks. For extended storage, place   Focusing: Above water: infrared active-type
camera in an airtight container with a drying   autofocus with cancelable focus hold; range:
agent such as silica gel.                     0.75m  (2.5  ft.)  to  infinity; auto close-up
•   If you have questions about your camera,   function for pictures as close as O.52m  (1.7
contact your local camera dealer. For more    ft.)  with 35mm  lens, O.62m  (2  ft.) with
information, write to the Minolta distributor  50mm lens
or subsidiary  in your area (addresses listed  Underwater:  Focus-Free (fixed focus): me-
on the back of this manual).                     niscus lens automatically sets focus for pic-
•  To assure prompt service, please contact   tures from 1.2 to 3.6m (4 to 11.8 ft.) with
an Authorized Minolta Service Center before  35mm lens, from 1.3 to 3.2m (4.3 to 10.5 ft.)
sending your camera for repairs.               with 50mm  lens; pressing underwater close-
                                         up button sets focus for pictures from 0.52 to
                                         1.3m (1.7 to 4.3 ft.) with 35mm lens, from
                                            0.62 to 1m (2 to 3.3 ft.) with 50mm lens

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Exposure system:  Subject-weighted meter-   Flash  recycling (approx.):  Lithium battery
ing; programmed automatic exposure (AE)   pack: Duracell DL223A -  1.2 sec., National
range  at ISO 100: EV 9 to EV 16.2 with  BR-P2N -  2.4 sec.; alkaline cells: 1.8 sec.
35mm  lens, EV  10.4  to EV  17.1  with   Viewfinder:  Bright-frame  type with  auto-
50mm lens                                    focus   zone,  normal·framing  and   close-
Film-speed  range:  ISO 100  to  1000 DX-   framing guides; red LED (flash-wait); magni-
coded color negative film and ISO 100 or   fication  changes  automatically  with  lens
400 DX-coded color reversal  film; ISO 100   setting
set when using films without DX coding       Power: 6V lithium  battery pack  (Duracell
Film transport: Automatic threading, auto  DL223A  or  National  BR·P2N)  or  four
advance to  first frame, auto winding, auto   AAA'size alkaline cells
rewind and auto rewind stop                  Battery performance (approx.):
Flash system: Automatic charge activation;   Duracell  DL223A   -  54   rolls,  National
flash  fires automatically  in low  light, when  BR·P2N  -  40 rolls; alkaline cells: 20  rolls
subject  is closer than approx. 0.75m (2.5 ft.)   (based on  Minolta's standard  test method
and when  underwater  close-up  button   is   using 24-exposure film with flash on 50%of
pressed; shutter locks until flash  is charged;   exposures)
red LED next to viewfinder glows  if flash is   Sealing:  Watertight down  to 5m (approx.
not charged                                16  ft.):  rubber gasket to  seal back cover,
                                                a-ring to seal battery chamber
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Die  Minolta Weathermatic 35DL  ist eine  vollig wasserdichte Kleinbildkamera mit
einem gegen Feuchtigkeit und Staub abgedichteten Gehiiuse. Sie ist so robust konstruiert,
da~ sie liberall mit dabei sein kann: beim Skifahren, am Strand und sogar unter Wasser bis
5m Tauchtiefe.
   Die Weathermatic 35DL  ist die erste wasserdichte Kamera mit einem auf Knopfdruck
umschaltbaren  Zweifach-Objektiv.  Zur welteren Ausstattung {Iehoren: Automatische
Scharfeinstellung an Land, Fixfokus-Schiirfe unter Wasser, Belichtungsautomatik, auto-
matische  Blitzzuschaltung, automatischer Filmtransport, sowie zwei Stromversorgungs-
moglichkeiten (entweder eine  Lithium-Batterie oder vier Micro-Batterien AAA Alkali-
Mangan).
   Bevor Sie Ihre Kamera zum ersten Mal benutzen. lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung
sorgfiiltig durch, damit Sie von Anfang an beste Ergebnisse erzielen.
   Bei irgendwelchen Fragen oder Problemen wenden Sie sich bitte an die Firma Minolta.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND PHOTO GUIDE
BESONDERE VORSICHTSMABNAHMEN UND HINWEISE
PRECAUTIONS PARTICULIERES ET CONSEILS
PRECAUCIONES ESPECIALES Y GUIA DE FOTOGRAFIA

   The  Weathermatic  35DL's  watertight      L'lhancheite du WEATHERMATIC 35DL
 seals and rugged body are designed to that   et  les parties anti·derapantes de son boltier
you take pictures in any weather and any-  sont  com;:ues pour que  vous  realisiez des
where; however,  special  attention must be   prises de vue en tout endroit par taus  les
given to the following precautions:            temps.  Neanmoins,  une  certaine attention
      ~.~ ~                                           doit litre apportee sur les points suivants:
              ,~-,.1;;.,
 ~urch   die  wasserdichte  und  robuste     La Weathermatic 35DL que tiene el sella
Ge~usekonstruktionkann man die Weather-  hermetico al agua y la construcci6n robusta,
~~~;,35DL bei. jedem Wette~ und .Liberall   esta disefiada de forma que haga de todo y
eln5etZen,  wobel  man  allerdmgs  die  fol-  vaya donde quiera;  sin embargo, ponga  la
gende~,   VorsichtsmaBnahmen    beachten  atenci6n   especial  sobre   las  precauciones
                        ::;, :" \-.~                                          siguientes:              ;it:}",
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•  After using at the beach, underwater, etc.,   •  Clean the camera by immersing  it  in a
always  clean  and  dry  the camera  before   small volume of  fresh water; do not wash
opening.                                        the camera under the running water.
•  Die Kamera nach Verwendung am Strand,   •  Die  Kamera  durch  Eintauchen   in  ein
unter Wasser usw. immer saubern und trock-  wenig  frisches Wasser sauberri; die Kamera
nen, bevor sie geoffnet wird.                    nicht unter flieBendem Wasser saubern.
•  Apres  une  utilisation a  la  plage,  sous-   •  Nettoyez I'appareil en I'immergeant dans
marine,  etc.,  nettoyez  et  sechez  toujours  un faible volume d'eau douce. Ne jamais Ie
I'appareil avant de I'ouvrir.                    nettoyer aI'eau courante.
•  Despues de  usar  la camara en  la playa,   •  Limpie  la camara sumergiend~la en una
bajo  el agua, etc., asegurese siempre de que  pequena cantidad de agua fresca; no lave la
la camara este limpia y seca antes de abrirla.   camara en el agua corriente.

•  Never open  the camera where  there  is    •  Never let water or sand get into the open
    blowing sand, dust, etc.                       camera.
     •  Die  Kamera  nicht  offnen, wenn  sich    •  Darauf achten, daB auf keinen Fall Sand,
   Sand, Staub o.a. in der Luft befindet.         Staub o.a. in die geoffnete Kamera kommt.
     •  Ne  jamais  ouvrir   I'appareil  dans  un    •  Ne jamais laisser entrer d'eau ou de sable
    endroit sablonneux ou poussiereux, etc...    a I'interieur de  I'appareil.
     •  No  abra  nunca  la camara donde  haya    •  No deje  el agua 0  las arenas entren en  la
    vientos con arena 0 polvo.                   camara abierta.

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          •  Never use compressed air or a hair dryer    •   If the gasket (A) or a-ring (8) is damaged,
       to dry the camera.                            contact an Authorized Minolta Service center.
                                                                          •  Sollte die Gummidichtung (A) oder der          •  Zum  Trocknen   der  Kamera  keinen
                                               a-Ring (Dichtungsring)  (8) beschadigt sein,      Haarfohn und keine Druckluft verwenden.
                                                       setzen  Sie  sich  mit  einem  autorisierten
         •  Ne jamais utiliser d'air comprime'ou de                                                      Minolta-Service in Verbindung.
      seche-cheveux pour secher I'appareil.                                                                          •   Si  Ie joint d'etancheite (A) ou I'encoche
         •  Nunca use aire compresivo 0 secador para   (8)  est endommage,  contacter un Service
       secar la camara.                                 agree MINOLTA.
                                                                          •   Si  el  anillo en "0" (A) 0  la guarnici6n
                                                          (8)  tiene danos, comunique con  el Centro
                                                   de Servicio Autorizado de Minolta.

In or near the water 11m oder am Wasser I





•  When you  close the battery cover, turn    • Do not jump or dive into the water while
battery-cover release to "CLOSE" position.   holding the camera; also this camera  is not
• Zum SchlieBen des Batteriekammerdeckels  recommended for use while surfing.
drehen  Sie  die  Batteriekammerdeckel-En-    • Nicht  mit der Kamera  in der Hand  ins
triegelung in Stellung "CLOSE".             Wasser springen.
•  Quand  vous  refermez   Ie  couvercle du    • Ne jamais sauter ou plonger dans  I'eau
logement de  la pile, tournez Ie dispositif de   avec I'appareil.
verrouillage jusqu'a  la butee de  la position    • No se arroje ni se sumerja al agua Ilevando
"CLOSE".                                                    la camara.
•  Cuando cierra  la tapa de las pilas, gire el
abridor de  la tapa de  las pilas a la posicion
"CLOSE" hasta que se pare.
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Utilisation dans I'eau ou apromixite / En 0 cerca del agua





  •  Never throw the camera.                         •  Never  use the camera  at depths greater
                                                than 5m (approx. 16 ft.).  •  Die Kamera nicht werfen (auch nicht ins
  Wasser).                                                •  Die Kamera niemals  in gr6Beren Wasser-
  •  Ne jamais lancer I'appareil.                    tiefen als 5 m verwenden.
  •  No eche nunca la camara.                        •  Ne  jamais  utiliser  I'appareil a des pro-                                               fondeurs superieures a5 m.
                                                            •  No use  la camara a profundidades mayo-
                                                            res que 5 metros.

•  Bei Verwendung der Kamera tiber Wasser
                                             auf ein sauberes, trockenes Objektivschutz-
                                                      glas  achten, sonst konnte die  Farbbrillanz
                                        und Scharfe der Bilder leiden.
                                                         •  Lors de l'utilisation au-dessus de I'eau, un
                                                  verre  de  protection  de  I'objectif  sec  et
                                            propre  assurera  toujours  des  images  plus
                                                 nettes et plus colorees.
                                                         •  Cuando se usa  la camara sobre el agua, el
                                                          cristal  del  cubreobjetivo  limpio y  seco.... le•  When  using the camera above water,  ~
                                                ofrecera  resultados mas  nitidos y coloresclean,  dry  lens-cover  glass  will  produce
                                               mejores.sharper pictures and better colors.





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In cold weather/ Bei kaltem Wetter I Utilisation par temps froid lEn tiempo frio





•  When bringing the camera from outdoors   •  Lorsque  I'appareil  passe  du  froid  au
to indoors,  let the camera warm up before  chaud, Ie laisser se nkhauffer avant d'ouvrir
opening  the  back  cover.  This  will  help  son  dos.  Ceci  evitera  la condensation qui
prevent condensation from forming  inside   pourrait se former  it I'interieur du boitier.
the camera.                                               •  Cuando lIeva usted  la camara del exterior
•  Wenn Sie aus der Kalte in einen warmen    al interior, deje la camara atemperarse antes
Raum kommen, vor dem Offnen der Ruck-  de  abrir  el  respaldo. Esto evitara formarse
wand zuerst die Kamera auf Zimmertempera-  condensaci6n dentro de la camara.
tur erwarmen  lassen. Das beugt der Bildung
von  Kondensfeuchtigkeit  im  Innern  der
Kamera vor.

•  When taking the camera from indoors to
outdoors, make sure camera   is completely
dry.
•  Bevor Sie in die Kalte hinausgehen, muB
die Kamera vollkommen trocken sein.
•  Lorsque  I'appareil  passe du  chaud  au
froid, s'assurer qu'il est parfaitement sec.
•  Cuando Ileva usted  la camara del interior
al  exterior, asegurese de que  la camara sea
secada completamente.


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Your Minolta Weathermatic 350L  is a fully waterproof 35mm camera that is designed
so that you can take pictures anywhere you go.  Its housing  is sealed to prevent entry of
moisture or dust, so that you can enjoy taking pictures on snowy ski slopes, at the beach,
or even 5 meters (approx. 16 ft.) underwater.
   The Weathermatic 350 L  is the world's  first waterproof camera that  lets you select
either 35mm or 50mm lenses at the touch of a button.  It also features autofocusing on
land, Focus-Free operation underwater, automatic exposure, automatic switchover flash,
automatic film transport, and the option of using either a lithium battery or four AAA-
size alkaline batteries.
  To learn how to operate your camera properly and obtain satisfying results right from
the start, please read the instructions and cautions carefully before taking pictures.
     If you have any questions about your camera, contact the Authorized Minolta Service
Center in your area.





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oX contacts*
                                  Film chamber
            Viewfinder LED
     Viewfinder eyepiece*


                                  I~~--Back cover




                           ~~~----Battery-cover release



Back-cover release   Film-pressure plate
                            *00 not touch with your fingers. Always keep clean.

•  When loading the battery, always inspect
                                                 the  a-ring and egdes of battery chamber.
                                           Gently wipe surfaces with a clean, dry cloth
                                                   to remove any dirt, sand, and moisture.  If
                                                  the a-ring  is damaged, loosened, or shows
                                                  cracking, do not use the camera; contact an
                                           Authorized Minolta Service Center.

                                        Cautions
                                            Improper handling of batteries may result in
3. Close  battery  cover  and  turn  battery-   explosion or heat generation.
cover release to "CLOSE" position until  it    • Never. use batteries that show signs  of
stops.                                            leaking or cracking.
                                                                • When inserting batteries, make sure the +
                                         and - terminals face in the correct direction.
                                                                • Don't mix batteries of different types, ages,
                                                   or brands.



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FILM
Low power indications                     You can use ISO 100 to 1000 OX-coded
Install fresh batteries in the following cases:   35mm color negative film and ISO 100 or
•  Shutter will not release.                 400 color reversal film in your camera. ("OX"
•  Film winding or rewinding stops during     is printed on the cartridges).
operation.                                                •    If you use films that are not OX-coded,
•  Flash charging exceeds 5 sec. with lithium   the camera sets the film speed to ISO 100.
pack,  or  10  sec.  with  AAA-size  alkaline    •  The camera sets the  film speed to ISO
batteries.                                100  if you use OX-coded film rated below
                                         ISO 400, and sets the speed to ISO 400 if
                                                 the OX-coded speed is ISO 400 or higher.
                                                             •  72-exposure  cartridges and  Polaroid  in-
                                                  stant 35mm films cannot be used.

HOW TO LOAD FILM





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     1. Check  that frame  counter shows  "0",    3. Place  the  film  cartridge  into  the  film
    then  press back-cover release downward to   chamber as shown above.
    open the back cover.
     •  Do not load film with wet or sandy hands.
     •  Do not load film  in places where water,  CAUTION
    blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.      •  Load  film   in subdued  light;  keep  the
     2. Flip up the film-pressure  plate. Do not   camera and film shaded from direct sunlight.
      lift  film-pressure  plate  by  pulling on   its    •  Before opening the back cover, wipe off
     spring.                                     any  sand or  grit from  the outside of the
                                             camera and dry thoroughly.
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Film tip position mark





4. Lay film  flat between the guide rails and     •    If the  film   is not loaded correctly, the
extend the tip of the film over the take-up   camera's motor will run for about between 5
drum to the film  tip position mark.  If the   and 10 seconds and then stop; the frame
film extends to far, gently push the excess   counter will continue to show "0". Open the
back into the cartridge.                       back cover and reload the film correctly.
5. Snap  the  pressure  plate down  to   its     •    If the back-cover release doesn't return to
normal position.                                               its  original  position, push   it up with your
6. Close  the back cover. To securely close    finger.
the back cover, use both hands to squeeze  it
closed and check that the back-cover release
has returned to its original position.
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MAIN SWITCH
 NOTE
  •  When the back cover  is closed, the film
  will advance automatically to the first frame.
 When "1" appears in the frame counter, you
  are ready to start taking pictures.
  •  Before closing the back cover, always in-
 spect  the  rubber  gasket and   its opposing
 ridge on the camera. Gently wipe surfaces
 with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dirt,
. sand, and moisture.  If the gasket is damaged,
 loosened, or shows cracking, do not use the    When  the  main  switch   is "OFF",  the
 camera;  contact  an  autholized  Minolta   shutter cannot be released. To take pictures,
 Service Center.                          move  the switch  to "ON". When you are
  •  Make  sure  film   is  under  film-pressure   finished  taking pictures, switch the camera
 plate before closing back cover.                 to "OFF" to prevent accidental exposures.
 •  Since  this camera  is  airtight,  it may be
 difficult to open the back cover.  If so, after
 opening  the  battery-cover, open  the back
 cover.

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LENS SELECTION              HOLDING THE CAMERA





  When  the  camera   is  switched  on,  the     For greater stability when taking pictures,
35mm lens is set automatically. To select the   hold camera as shown above. Make sure that
50mm  lens, push the lens selection button.   lens,  flash, autofocus windows, and meter
To reselect the 35mm lens, push the button   cell  are  not  obstructed  by  your  hands,
again. Viewfinder magnification  is adjusted  camera  strap,  etc.  For  vertical  pictures,
automatically to show the proper framing   the flash should be on top.
for the lens in use.