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Minolta Dynax 30 / 40Minolta Maxxum 50 User manual
User manual for Minolta Dynax 30 / 40Minolta Maxxum 50. 64 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Minolta Dynax 30 / 40Minolta Maxxum 50
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
' Reed and understand all warnings and cautions before using this
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tJ*rg batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful
eohrfiHf, overheat, or explode which may damage property or
ct s€ personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings:
. ortlV use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
o Do mt install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
IF . Do mt use batteries which show wear or damage.
o Elo not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or
n moiEture.
u r Do lrct attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.
. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
. Do not mix batteries of different Vpes, brands, or ages. . Do not use leaking batteries. lf fluid from the batteries enters your
eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and
contact a doctor. lf fluid from the batteries makes contact with your
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
. Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during
disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
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I . Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury
if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
. lmmediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,
especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage
circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause iniurbe.
. Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away lrom
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowbd.
. Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful uficn
around children, not to harm them with the product or partrs.
. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. lt may darnage
eyesight.
. Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. lt 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
vieMinder or lens. lt may damage your eyesight or cause
blindness.
. Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with
wet hands. lf liquid enters the product, immediately remove the
batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product
exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
. 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.
. lf the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue
use. lmmediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn
yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may
cause injuries.
. Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs
are required.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
AcnufloN . Do not point the product directly at the sun. lf sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap whcn the product is not in use. . Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment srch as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. lt may damage tr product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. . lf 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 burns.View original page 4
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This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. lf this equipment does cause harmful interlerence to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. lncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a 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 digitalapparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the
requirements of the EU (European Union) conceming interference causing
equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformit6 Europ6enne (European
Conformity).
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, lnc.
Dynax and Maxxum are trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, lnc.View original page 5Page 8 · Read text
NAMES OF PARTS.This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be
taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and
storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 60).
Remote-control receiver (p. 34,45) (Date model)
Shutter-release button (p. 21)
Function button
Function dial /Main switch
(p. 36)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Lens release (p. 13)
Lens mount
Mirror*View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
DATA PANEL 1. Full-auto program icon (p. 37) 2. Subject program icons (p. 26) 3. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42) 4. Full-auto / Subject program indicator (p.26,37) 5. Aperture display 6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) 7. Remote-control indicator (p. 32,34,45) (Date model) 8. Frame counter 9. Film-transportsignals 10. Cartridge mark 11. Manual-focus indicator (p. 47) 12. Focus area indicators (p. 46) 13. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 52) (Date model) 14. Flash-mode indicators (p. 24) 15. Self-timer indicator (p. 32) 16. Single-frame / Continuous advance indicator (p. 32) 17. PASM exposure-mode indicators (p. 38) 18. Multiple-exposure indicator (p. 48) 19. Exposure-bracketing indicator (p. 48) 20. Shutter-speed displayView original page 10
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VIEWFINDER
r@rWide focus frame
Spot focus area (p. 46)
Exposure indicators
Focus signal (p.22)
Flash indicator (p. 25)View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
GETTING STARTED
ATTACHING THE STRAP
With the visible protrusions on the
inside of the holder ring oriented as
shown, pass th'e tip of the strap
through the ring.
Pass the tip of the strap through the camera's
strap eyelet from below and then the holder
ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes
between the strap and the camera.
Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull
to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may
be threaded through the buckle easily.
Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to
the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
ATTACHING A LENS
This camera uses interchangeable
lenses. See page 54 for compatible
lenses. Never touch the inside of the
camera, especially the lens contacts
and mirror.
Remove the body and rear lens caps.
The arrow on the rear lens cap must
be aligned to the lens mounting
index.
Align the red mounting index on the
lens and camera body (1). Carefully
insert the lens into the mount, then
turn it clockwise until it clicks into the
locked position. Do not insert the lens
at an angle. lf it does not fit, check its
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Never force the lens.
REMOVING A LENS
Press the lens release all the way in
(1) and turn 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
to the camera.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The camera requires two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to operate. Read
the proper and safe use section on page 2 betore using the
batteries. When changing batteries, confirm the function dial is in
the off position.
Slide the battery-chamber release in
the direction shown, and open the
door. Setting the camera down with
the battery-chamber door open may
damage the camera.
lnsert the batteries as indicated on
the diagram next to the battery
chamber-door. Confirm the positive
and negative battery terminals are
oriented correctly.
Push the battery-chamber door
closed until it clicks into place.
Date Model
The date display will blink when the camera is turned on until the clock
and calendar are set. To set the camera's clock and calendar, see page
18.
The clock and calendat are powered by the camera batteries. lf the
batteries are removed, the date and time are reset, and the date-
imprinting function is disabled. To save the date and time when changing
batteries, see page 19.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
BATTERY-CON D ITION I N DICATOR
The camera has a battery-condition
indicator. When the camera is on, the
P indicatorlf the dataappearspanelon theis datablank,panel.the trl{_ n batteries may be exhausted or
i nstal led incorrectly. AUTO [r r r]o--j
Full-battery indicator - power is
sufficient for all camera operations. V
Low-battery indicator - indicator \i t blinks. All functions are operational,
but the batteries need to be replaced q=l soon. Flash recycling time may be
/ slow.
Low-battery warning - indicator
blinks and no other indicators appear
on the data panel. Power is
insufficient for camera operation and
\ thethe batteries.shutter will not release. Replace
Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator can give a false low-
battery warning, even though power is sufficient for operation. Turn
the camera on and off a few times to reset the display.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
LOADING FILM
Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the
chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film
speed (lSO) with DX-coded film. lf non-DX-coded film is used, the
camera sets the film speed to lSO25. See page 51 to set the film
speed manually.
Slide the back-cover release down to
open the camera.
Never touch the shutter cuftain with
your fingers or the film leader. The
curtain's precision design is
extremely sensitive to pressure.
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lnsert the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the leader
between the guide rails to the filmtip index mark (1). lf the film tip
extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind
the excess film back into the cartridge.
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Close the back cover. The camera
automatically advances the film to the
first frame. Take care not to catch the
strap when closing the cover.
loaded correctly, the EETMMEEE lf the film is frame counter indicates the first
frame. The film speed (lSO) is
5 t displayed on the data panel for
seconds. o--l
lf the film is loaded incorrectly, 0
blinks in the frame counter. Reload
the film.
Camera Notes
Do not use Polaroid lnstant 35mm film; winding problems may occur.
lnfrared film cannot be used as the camera's frame counter sensor will fog
the film. No more than 40 exposures can be taken on one roll. When using
72-exposure film, the camera rewinds the roll after the 40'h exposure.
When using DX-coded film, the film speed is set automatically in one Ev
increments from ISO 25 to ISO 3200: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,
and 3200. Film with speeds not listed are automatically set to the first
value below the rated lSO. For example, ISO 125 film is set to ISO 100.
Film speed can be set manually in 1/3 Ev increments with the function
dial, see page 51.
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SETTING DATE AND TIME . DATE MODEL
The camera's clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting.
The date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on if
the clock and calendar are not set or have reset because the
batteries are exhausted.
Turn the function dial to the date select position
(SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data
panel. The date format is year, month, day.
Turn the control dial (1) to select the date and
time registers; the selected register blinks.
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Calendar Clock
To change the selected register,
press and hold the function
button (2) and turn the control
dial (3). The camera uses a 24
hour clock so 14:00 is 2pm. The
calendar is automatic from the
year 2003 to 2039.
Continue until the calendar and clock are set. Turn the function dial
to another position to view the standard data panel display. See
page 52 on-how to use the date imprinting function.View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
CHANGING BATTERIES - DATE MODEL
When the batteries have been removed, the camera's built-
in clock will stop. The following procedure stores the current
time and date when the batteries are changed.
Turn the camera on and off with the function dial.
The camera stores the current date and time in a
memory register each time the camera is turned
off or on.
Change the batteries as described on page 14.
Turn the camera on. lf normal data panel display
appears, the clock and calendar did not reset.
lf the date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on,
the clock and calendar reset. See the facing page on how to set the
date and time.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
BASIC OPERATION
This section covers the basic operation of the camera.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this
section before moving on.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON
To turn on the camera, simply turn the function
dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic
operation section assumes that the full-auto
program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle. 1
The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture
taking process. For more on this and other
functions, see page 36.
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HANDLING THE CAMERA
Grip the camera firmly with your right
hand, while supporting the lens with
your left. Keep your elbows at your
side and your feet shoulder-width
apart to hold the camera steady. Keep
the camera strap around your neck or
wrist in the event you accidentally
drop the camera.
The use of a tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-
light situations or when using telephoto lenses. lf a tripod is not
available, l€an against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface
to steady the camera.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
TAKING A PICTURE
Place the subject in the wide focus
-i frame. lf using a zoom lens, rotate the
\ zooming ring to frame the subject.
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Press the shutter release button tL "l partway down to activate the autofocus
ol. and exposure systems (1). The
viewfinder focus signal (p.22) confirms
-- focus. lf the focus signal blinks, repeat
= the procedure.
lf the flash is required for the exposure,
it raises automatically and the flash
indicator appears in the viewfinder (p.
25). ln low-light conditions, the flash
acts as an AF illuminator (p. 53). Flash indicator
The shutter speed and aperture used
for the exposure are displayed on the
data panel.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture (2). When
taking a picture, press the shutter-
release button gently so not the shake
the camera during the exposure.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
FOCUS SIGNALS
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus
system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto
lenses, or in low light conditions.
locked.ET Focus
lndicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.E!
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a
special focus situations may be preventing the system from
focusing. Use focus lock (p. 23) or manual focus (p. 47).
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in the following situations.
Use focus lock or manual focus (p.47).
1. The subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in
contrast.
2. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
3. The subject is near a very bright object or area.
4. The subject composed of alternating light and dark lines
completely fills the focus frame.View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
FOCUS LOCK
Focus lock is used for off-center subjects outside the focus frame.
Focus lock can also be used when a special focusing situation
prevents the camera from focusing by allowing the camera to be
focused on a object at the same distance as the subject.
Center your subject in the wide focus
frame, then press the shutter-release
button partway down to lock focus (1).
The focus is locked when focus signal
appears in the viewfinder. lf the signal
blinks, the camera was unable to
focus; repeat the procedure.
The exposure is locked with focus.
Releasing the shutter button cancels
focus lock.
ocus signal
Continue to hold the shutter-release
button partway down and compose the
picture.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down (2) to take the picture.
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FLASH MODES
The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal
lengths from 28mm of longer. When using lenses shorter than
28mm, the corners of the image will not be fully illuminated.
Remove the lens hood to prevent lens shadowing, see page 55.
The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. Push down
the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.
To change the flash mode, press the flash-
mode button (1) until the appropriate mode
is displayed on the data panel. The flash ,\dItf, - modes cycle in the following order:
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, +@ AUTO AUTO- ? +.o, @ Autoflash Autoflash Fill flash Fill flash Flash cance
with red-eye with red-eye
reduction reduction
Autoflash - the built-in-flash pops up automatically when flash
illumination is required. Only available with full-auto program,
program, and subject programs (p. 26).
Fill flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the
ambient light. Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows
caused by strong direct light or sunshine.
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Used when flash photography
is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the
subject is beyond the flash range.
Red-eye reduction - the camera fires several pre-flashes before
the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject's eyes and
reduce the red-eye effect.View original page 24From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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