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Minolta Dynax 8000i User manual
User manual for Minolta Dynax 8000i. 88 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Dynax 8000i
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 88
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- 12.8 MB
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- Film cameras
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Thank you for purchasing this camera. lts design is based on state-of-the-art AF SLR technology,
and we hope that it will provide you with many years of satisifying results.
Pressing the camera's program-reset button readies it ior completely automatic operation. Beyond
this, Dynax 80OOi allows for customization of six primary functions: focus mode. aulofocus area,
exposure mode, metering mode, exposure adjustment, and film-advance mode. A single switch is
used for changing the focus mode, while the other five functions are selected using the camera's
setting control in combination with the appropriate button. At any time in the course of operation, all
settings can be returned to their standard positions by pressing the camera's program-reset button;
in addition. theJocus mode is reset to AF each time the camera is switched on.
Please take the time to read through this manual and learn about the gOOoi's various features, and
then keep it handy for future reference; doing so will allow you to take full advantage of your new
camera. right from the start.
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1. PREPARING THE CAMERA
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS
To attach:
1. Remove the body and rear lens caps, as 2. Align the red bead on lens barrel with the red
shown. dot on camera's lens mount. lnsert the lens
bayonet into the mount and turn the lens clock-
wise until it locks in place with a click.
When attaching or removing lenses, be care-
ful not to touch anything inside the camera,
especially the lens contacts or mirror. To
protect the lens contacts and elements, at- l{ lens is not attached properly, -- appears in
tach the lens caps whenever the lens is not in the data panel's aperture display when cam-
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Care of Glass Surfaces
. Never touch lens elements or the camera's
,.- eyepiece with your fingers. lf the lens
o\ \u becomes dirty, clean it gently with a lens
brush. Only if necessary, moisten a sheet of
lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning
fluid and, starting at the center and usrng a
circular motion, lightly wipe the surface of
the lens.
o Never lift the mirror or touch its surface,
To remove: since this may impair its alignment. Dust
1 . While pressing the lens release, turn the lens specks on the mirror's surface will not effect
counterclockwise as far as it will go, then lift exposure or picture qualrty. lf dust on the
lens out of mount. mirror is distracting, the camera can be
2. Attach another lens or the body cap to pre- cleanedcleaneo atat anan authorizedautnoflzeo lvltnoltaMinolta servtceservice fa-la-
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POWER
This camera uses a 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery 2. lnsert the battery according to the marks in
that supplies power for all camera operations. the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover and turn the bat-
Battery lnstallation tery-cover lock to the CLOSE position.
1. With the main switch at LOCK, use a coin or
similar object to turn the battery-cover lock to CAUTION
the OPEN position. Remove the battery cover. . Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
battery or subject it to high temperatures or
fire. The battery may explode or cause
burns.
o Read and follow all warnings and instruc-
lf necessary, wipe the battery terminals with tions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
a dry cloth to ensure proper contact. . Keep batteries away from young children.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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Battery-condition indicators
Each time you slide the main switch f rom LOCK to ON, the camera automatically checks the battery
and displays a condition indicator in the data panel:
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Full-battery symbol appears for five seconds: Power is sufficient for
camera operation. l-lE#-l
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Low-battery symbol appears for five seconds: Power is sufficient but
getting low- keep a fresh battery handy. @ o
Low-battery symbol blinks: Camera can be operated, but the battery
will need to be changed soon.
o Blinking low-battery symbol alone. or no display at all appears, and the
shutter cannot be released: Power is too low for normal operation-
replace the battery. @E
ln cases ($ and @, the battery-condition indicator appears whenever the shutter-release button
is pressed down. lf no display appears when the main switch is set to ON, double-check that the
battery is inserted correctly before inserting a fresh one.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
FILM
Film Loading 3. Place the f ilm cartridge into the film chamber,
1. Slide the main switch to ON. as shown.
2. Open the backcover bysliding the back-cover
release downward. (When loading film for the
first time, remove and discard the protective
plastic cover that is attached to the pressure RIGHT WRONG
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. Before opening the back cover, check that t**-*-J ("""""""""""i
O is displayed in the frame counter; if not, film
is already loaded and the camera should not Make sure the tip of-.1,the f ilm is correctly shaped be opened. The type of film loaded can be Otherwise, the film may not wind properly.
verified by checking the film window. (For
instructions to rewind a partially exposed roll
of film, refer to pg. 19).
o Always load film in subdued light, or at
least shaded from direct sunlight.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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4. Extend the tip of the film past orange mark. 5. Close the back cover so that it snaps shut.
Make sure the holes in the lower edge of the film The camera will automatically wind the film to
engage the teeth on the sprocket. the first frame, and 1 will appear in the frame
cou nter.
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lf the film extends too far or does not lie flat, lf the film is incorrectly loaded, the frame
gently push the excess back into the cartridge. counter remains at O and blinks, and the shutter
locks. Remove the film and repeat steps 3 to 5.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
www.butkus.usAutomaticvwFilm Speed Setting Setting the Film Speed Manually
The film speed is set automatically for ISO 25- lf desired, you can manually override the DX-
5O0O DX-coded films. When loading film, be coded film speed and reset the film speed to a
sure to confirm the ISO setting, which will be higher or lower value. Also, if you are using a
displayed briefly in the data panel. lf the film film that is not DX coded, this control should be
speed set for a DX-coded film is different than used to setthe required film speed. Film speeds
that printed on the film cafiridge, the camera's can be set manually from ISO 25 to 6400, and
DX-memory is active. Refer to the following are selected in 'l ,/3 stop increments.
page for details on the DX-memory feature.
lf you use film that is not DX coded, the previous To set the film speed manually:
film speed setting will be retained; initially, this 1. Open the card door on the right side of the
value is set to ISO '10O. lnstructions for setting camera.
the film speed manually are given in the next 2. Pressand releasethefilm-speed button. The
column. current film-speed setting will be displayed in
the data panel, beside the film-speed mark
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To confirm the film-speed settrng during op-
eration, press the card door's f ilm-speed but-
ton: the current setting will be displayed in
the data panel for about 5 sec.
DX Memory
Once you change the film speed for a DX-coded
film, the adjustment is retained in memory.
Until a film with a new DX-coded ISO rating is
inserted, the film speed that you have set man-
ually will be automatically applied to all film sub-3. Move the setting control right to increase the sequently loaded. Once a film with a new DX-film speed, or left to decrease it. Holding the coded ISO rating is inserted, the film-speedcontrol in either direction causes the film speed memory will be erased.to change continuously. The following sequence illustrates DX-memory4. When the film speed that you want to set ap- operation. lt assumes that the DX-memory ispears in the data panel, press the shutter-re- initially inactive.lease button lightly to restore the operating dis-
play Film Ooeration ISO Settinq
lf step 4 is omitted, the film speed currently dis- 1 DX-coded ISO 1OOfilm loaded 100
played in the data panel is set, and the operating 2. Film speed manually reset to 50display returns within 5 seconds. tso 50
3. DX-coded ISO 1O0 film loaded 50
4. DX-coded ISO 2O0 film loaded 200
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2. BASIC OPERATION
HOLDING THE CAMERA
To obtain sharp, blur-free photos, hold the cam- Two recommended ways of holding the camera
era as still as possible and steady it against your are shown here. lf you grasp the camera firmly
face or body. To take pictures, press the shutter- with your right hand on its handgrip, you can
(A)release button gently with a slow, steady shift the camera back and forth for horizontal
squeeze- never a quick jab. and vertical (B) pictures without removing your
hands from the controls. When using auto-
focus, make sure not to touch the lens focusing
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SHUTTER-RELEASE BUTTON
ln describing camera operation, this manual
refers to two shutter-release button operating
positions: a pre-release, "partway-down" posi-
tion that activates the camera's autofocus and
autoexposure systems, and an "all-the-way"
down position that triggers the shutter-release Partway All-the-way sequence. Both operating positions, as well as Rest down: AF down:
the rest position, are illustrated at right. and AE Shuttel
activated released
The viewf inder focus and exposure signals f unc-
tion when the shutter-release button is pressed ln standard operation, described in the following pafiway down, whether you operate the camera section, focus and exposure are set when the in automatic or manual mode. ln manual mode, shutter-release button is pressed partway they can assist you in setting focus andlor ex- down; autofocus-integrated metering ensures posure. that exposure is correct for the subject that you
focus on.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
TAKING A PICTURE
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This section describes the simplest way to op- 3. While looking through the eyepiece, center
erate the camera. the focus frame on your subject and gently press
the shutter-release button partway down to fo-
1. Slide the main switch to ON, then press the cus.
program-reset button to set the camera for f ully
automatic operation.
2. Hold the camera firmly with your right hand
on its handgrip and support the lens with your
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Program Reset
Pressing the program-reset button brings the
camera's main selectable functions to their
standard settings. including autofocus and auto-
exposure. lf you are a first-time user and want
to get a feel for the way the camera operates
before learning about its functions in detail, this
is an easy way to get started. Once you've
become familiar with the camera, the program-
reset button provides a way to rapidly return the
4. When the green focus signal glows, press camera to standard operation, useful for when
the shutter-release button all-the-way down to you're through with a setting configuration
take the picture. adopted for a particular shooting situation.
Whenever the program-reset button is pressed,
1 t lt the camera is set to autofocus mode, wide focus I Po--il*l Po--dl area, program exposure mode, multi-pattern l@EE l IFEE-I metering, single-frame advance mode, *0.0 ex-
posure adjustment; also, self-timer and multiple
After the picture is taken. the film is automat- exposure functions will be canceled if previously
ically advanced and the frame counter increases set.
by one.
lf the red rather than the green focus signal
blinks, focus the lens manually. Refer to the
focusing section for more information.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
FILM REWIND
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Automatic Film Rewind When film rewind is complete, the frame count-
After the last frame on the roll is exposed, the er displays O and the data panel's film-cartridge
camera automatically starts rewinding the film. mark blinks to indicate that the film cartridge can
With a fresh battery loaded in the camera, it be removed. Open the camera back and remove
normally takes 8 seconds to rewind a 24- the film. The shutter remains locked if a re-
exposure film. While rewind is in progress, the wound film cartridge is left in the film chamber.
frame counter displays the frame number of the
last exposure.
lf it's necessary to change batteries before
rewind is complete, press the rewind button
to restart after the new battery is installed.
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The film leader will be wound all the way into
the cartridge. lf you want the film leader to
be left out after the film is rewound, you can
use the Customized Function Card to change
this function. See p. 64 for more details
about this and other Creative Expansion
Cards.
Manual Start of Film Rewind
You can also rewind and remove a roll of film
before the last picture is taken. To start film
rewind manually, simply open the card door on
the right side of the camera and press the
rewind ( e=) button.
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DETAIL OPERATION IN Focus Exposure Metering Film Advance Exposure Options Additional Information 20View original page 24
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BASIC INFORMATION AND MODE AUTOFOCUS (AF)
SELECTION
Operation and Viewfinder Focus Signals
Set to AF mode, the camera focuses automat- :o\ ically when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down. With most subjects,
focus is rapidly set: the viewfinder displays a
focus confirmation signal and the picture can be
taken.
The AF system is capable of focusing on both
still and moving subjects. With moving sub-
jects, focus is adjusted continuously accordingWhile either autofocus or manual focus can be
to changes in subject position; in addition, Pre-selected, autofocus is the camera's standard fo-
dictive Focus Control improves autofocus oper-cusing mode, and is set each time the camera is
ation for moving subjects that are approachingswitched on.
the camera by automatically compensating for
the change in subject position that occurs dur-To change the focus mode, slide the focus-mode
ing the shutter-release sequence.switch downwards and then release it; spring
action returnsthe switch to its rest position, and
the new focus mode will be set. Whenever
manual focus mode is selected, M.FOCUS is
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Focus signal
Autofocus itself depends on the detection o{ The focus signal displayed in the viewfinder
subject contrast by the AF system. For low light, when you press the shutter-release button
low contrast subjects, the camera's AF illumi- down depends on whether the subject is still or
nator is automatically activated when the shut- moving, and on whether or not the camera is
ter-release button is pressed partway down; by able to find focus. When you operate the
projecting a beam of red light onto the subject, camera in AF mode, the shutter remains locked
the AF illuminator, which has a range of 1 to 9 if focus cannot be confirmed. Known as focus-
meters (with 50mm lens, based on Minolta's priority operation, this design reduces the
standard test method), provides the contrast possibility of your taking an out-of-focus picture.
needed for autofocus operation.
The AF illuminator does not operate when
the lens focal length is equal to or greater
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(red) Focus Not Confirmed )ol (sreen) .ffi)
For low-contrast subjects beyond the AF
illuminator's range, the camera may be unable
to confirm focus (Fig. Al; in these cases, use
focus hold (p.26)or focus manually (p.29). The
focus-not-confirmed signal for a moving subject
will be displayed if its speed is too fast for auto-
focusing. Refer to p.28 for more information on
subjects difficult to autofocus.
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