Minolta HI-MATIC AF2-M User manual

HI-MATICAF2,M
  -                      OWNER'SBEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGMANUAL
                       MODE D'EMPLOIMINOLTN
                        MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  -

ENGLISH (pp.2-ttl
  your light, compact Minolta Hi-matic AF2-M with its Auto-Focus system, automatic exposure
control, built-in electronic flash, automatic film advance and rewind, plus unique audible and LED
warnlng systems mare quality 35mm photography simplier and more convenient than ever before.
   Just compose your subject in the viewfinder, and the camera's electronic systems focus the lens
using a precise infrared light beam and adjusts exposure all automatically at the push of a button. Take
th" pi.trr" and a built-in motor quickly advances the film. Later, when the film is completely exposed
the same motor rewinds the  f ilm.
   The information viewfinder indicates the distance zone at which the lens will focus, if you are too                                                                                                is called for, popping up theclose to your subject, and whether you should use the flash. lf flash
built-in flash automatically switches on the flashmatic system that couples shutter speed, lens
aperture, and the auto-focus system for precise exposure adjustment. The camera's warning systems
also alert you if your subject  is out of flash range-
   ln addition to all these features, the AF2-M's focuchold  function allows Prefocusing for
creative control of composition.
    Please read this manual carefully for best results and longest service life from Your new Minolta
AF2-M. Then keep it for later reference as needed'
   Throughout the text you will find a series of numbers and letters. Each of these refers to a picture
on the fold-out pages. Roman numerals refer to viewfinder diagram in pages B'

NAMES OF PARTS
(A-1)  Frame-counter window                 (AA-t.+,14)  rilill-spvtruFilm-speed windowvvtr
lA-21  Sh u tter-release button                 (nA-15) Film-speed dia.
(A-3)  Safe-Load S ignal wind ow               (a -16) CdS cell
(A4)   Piezoelectric  osci  I lator                 (AA-17l. Pressure plate
       (Audible warning)                    A-18) Film-rewind button
(A-s)  Strap lug                            A-19) Flash-monitor lamp
(46)  Auto-focus windows                  A-20) Finder eyepiece
(A-7)  Minolta 38mm f/2.8 lens               A-211 F  i lm-cartridge chamber
(A-8)  Self-timer LED                        A-221 Battery-cham ber cover
(A-s)   Self-timer lever                        A-23) Tripod socket
(A-10) Built-in flash                            A-241 Back-cover release button (not shown)
(A-11) Flash tube and ref lector                    A-25t- Film sprocket
       with guard window                    A-261Take-up  spool
(A-12) Viewf inder window                      (A-27 | R ewi nd-release button
(A-13) F lash-release lock

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES                                                                                                                                                                                   ]
 Installing batteries
   The automatic-focus, exposure, flash,  fi lm advance, rewind, and electronic-indication systems of
 your Minolta Hi-matic AF2-M are powered by two AA size-(penlight) alkaline-manganese (Eveready
 E9 1 or equivalent), sealed carbon-zinc, or rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-cd) battenes.
   To properly install batteries, proceed as follows:
 1. Open the battery-chamber cover by sliding  it in the direction of the arrow and lifting it as shown    (B 1).
2. After wiping the terminals with a clean, dry cloth, insert two batteries with their plus (+) and   minus (-) ends positioned as indicated by the diagram inside the chamber (C).
3. Then close the cover by holding  it down and sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Let it snao
   back in the opposite direction (B-2)

CAUTIONS
o Mixing of battery types, or using an exhausted battery with a fresh one could cause battery leakage
   or bursting.
o  lf the batteries are reversed, the camera will not operate and battery leakage or bursting could
    resu    I t.

NOTES
o Ni-Cd cells should only be charged in their designated chargers.
o Ni-Cd cells perform better at low temperatures than either carbon-zinc or  a lka line-manganese
    batteries. Therefore, Ni-cd cells are recommended for use in cold weather.
o When new batteries are installed, wait approx. 15 seconds before taking pictures.
                            www.butkus.us

Checking batteries
   The camera's batteries should be checked immediately after being installed and from  ti me to time
thereafter, especially before starting on trips or taking important pictures.
  To check battery strength for the camera's exposure system, cover the CdS cell with your hand
(D-1) and look through the viewfinder. Depress the shutter-release button slightly lD-2l..lf the steady
audible-warning signal, and flash-use indicator lamp (I) at the bottom of the viewfinder come on,
the batteries are serviceable. lf they do not come on, or go off after a few seconds, the batteries should
be replaced with fresh ones.
     lf motor operation seems too slow or the film fails to advance after taking a picture, change the
batteries.
  To check battery strength for the camera's flash system, pop up the built-in flash (L) and time
how long it takes for the monitor lamp (A-19,II) to light. lf the monitor lamp comes on within 30
seconds when using alkaline-manganese or carbon-zinc cells, and 10 seconds with Ni-Cd cells, the
batteries are serviceable. When recycle times become longer than this, batteries should be replaced
with fresh ones. To conserve power, be sure to push the flash all the way back into the camera after
checking the batteries.
  To prevent unsatisfactory operation, a special device built into your camera locks the shutter so
that oictures can not be taken if batteries are too weak or
 if there are none in the camera. Thus if you can not                                                                                IIrelease the shutter, Vou should install or change batteries.

Loading and advancing film
   Your Minolta Hi-matic AF2-M can use any standard 35mm film cartridge. To properly load your
camera, proceed as follows:
1. Slide the back-cover release as indicated by the arrow untilthe back cover springs open (E).
2. Place a film cartridge into the chamber from an angle as shown (F), rotating the cartridge  if
   necessary to fit into the protruding rewind key. Never force the cartridge into the chamber.
   Slightly turn the take-up-spool knob with your finger to the right to open the film retainer as wide
    as possible (G).
3. Insert the end of the film leader all the way in and under the grey film retainer (H), and push the
   shutter-release button pointing the camera foward bright area. The film will advance automatically.
   Make sure the perforations on the top and bottom of the film are engaged with the sprocket's teeth
      il).
4. Close the back cover until it snaps shut.
5. Push the shutter-release button repeatedly until the figure "'1 " appears in the center of the frame
   counter (J-1). (Exposure warning may sound when loading film in subdued light.) lf the film  is
   loaded correctly, an orange signal will appear in the right side of the Safe-Load Signal window
     lJ-21 .lt   it does not appear, open the camera back and repeat the above loading procedure. As you
   take pictures, the edge of the orange signal will move to the left to indicate that the film  is
   advancing properly.



                            www.butkus.us

Setting film speed
   Each film on the market has an exposure-index number to indicate its sensitivity to light. To
obtain correct exposure with the automatic exposure system of your camera, you must set it for the
film in use. To set this, turn the film-speed dial until ASA/lSO number indication of the film you are
using is aligned with the index in the film-speed window (K).
The film speed scale  is:
25.' 50.  . 100'  . 200.  . 400
Dots denote ASA/ISO speeds of 32, 40,64,80, 125,160,250, and 320 respectively, from left to
right.
DIN system equivalents for this scale are:
ASA 25.-50.  . 100 . .200  ' .400
DIN  15'. 18.. 21 '. 24 .. 27

HOW TO TAKE PICTURES
Viewfinder
  As you look through the viewfinder of your Minolta
Hi-matic AF2-M you willsee the following:
     I.  Flash-use indicator lamp
   II.  Flash-monitor lamp (At teft side of finder eye
        piece)                                                                                                                           |      Normal-framing                     l,-'"                            I  III.                              |                      guide                                ii:n:::                    ^                    guide  IV. Close-framing                                                                      vrrfivr  V. Auto-focus zone                                  ii#ii!              V VI. LED focus-zone signals VU. Focus-zone symbols             "t |                                   l
   For full operating details, see the following automatic-
focusing exposure, and  f lash-photography  sections.

Automatic focusing
   Under normal conditions, with the subject more than
1.2m 14 ft.) from the camera, compose the subject or
scene within the viewfinder's normal-framing guide (lII).
When the subject is between 1 - 1.2m (3.3 - 4 ft.) away,use the close-framing guides (IV) to compose the picture.
   For the camera to focus correctly, the subject or area
of the scene you want to be in focus should be centered
in the viewfinder and fully covered by the auto-focus
zone marks (V). lf your subject falls outside the auto-focus
zone the camera may not focus correctly and'you should
use the focus hold, as explained on page 10.
   After you have composed your subject or scene, slightly depress the shutter-release button until
one of the LED focus-zone signals (VI) comes on. This indicates that the camera has measured the
camera-to-subject distance and will set the focus automatically when the shutter-release button pressed
all the way down.
     lf the upper LED focus-zone signal blinks and a beeping audible signal comeson (Upper) when the
shutter-release button is slightly depressed, you are too close to the subject for the camera to focus. lf
this happens, increase the camera-to-subject distance until you get a steady LED focus-zone signal
(VI) and the audible warning does not comes on when you depress the shutter-release  is button
smoothly. When you have composed your scene and no warning signals come on, press the shutter
release smoothly all the way down to take the picture.
NOTES
 o Always press the shutter-release button down in one smooth motion. Pressing the button too
    quickly could cause blurred pictures.
   Keep the auto-focus windows cleanwww.butkus.usand free of obstructions, as this could cause incorrect    measuring of the focus distance.
   Use of any lens shade or hood could obstruct the auto-focus windows and cause the camera to
   focus incorrectly.

CAUTION
   Under certain conditions the auto-focus mechanism may not function properlyi they are as
f ollows:
1. When there is an extremely bright light source of reflecting light around the auto-focus zone.
2. When the subject is highly lustrous or reflective, such as the surface of water, polished metal, or
  m irro rs.
3. When the subject is unsubstantial or highly unreflective, such as flame, hair, or black oblects'
4. When there is glass in front of the subject.
    ln the above cases, focus on another subject the samedistance away and use the focus hold. Then
recompose the scene and take the picture.
Focus hold
   Sometimes conditions or the desired composition of scene will not allow placing the subject within
the auto-focus zone of the viewfinder. This may cause the subject or most important area of the scene
to be out of focus.
   With the camera,s focus-hold feature you can prefocus on a specific area or subject before you take
the picture, and then recompose the scene the way you want'
   To use the focus hold, Proceed
 as follows:                                                                                                          ttY'
 1. Aim the camera so that the                                                                                             "'
   main subject covers the auto-
    focus zone (lef t).
2. Slightly depress the shutter-
    release button until one of the
  LED focus-zone signals (VI)
   comes on (right).
3. While still keeping the shutter-
    release button slightly depressed, recompose your scene (right) and press the shutter-release button
   down all the way to take the picture.

NOTES
    Releasing the slightly depressed shutter button cancels the focus hold, so you can prefocus the
camera as often as you wish.
Automatic €xposu re control
   After framing your subject in the viewfinder, depress the shutter-release button slightly to
determine the light level.
     lf the flash-use indicator lamp at the bottom of the viewfinder and a steady audible warning
signal do not come on, light is adequate for normal hand-
held exposures.
     lf the flash-use indicator lamp and a steady audible
signal do come on (right),  it indicates the camera's shutter
speed will be 1l40 sec. or slower and the built-in flash or
a tripod should be used to avoid blurred pictures.
   After you have determined the light level, hold the
camera in a comfortable position and press the shutter
release all the way down to take the picture.

NOTE
  No camera adjustments are necessary  if filters are used,
    since the CdS cell meters light that passed through the filter.
Automatic flash photography
   When the flash-use indicator lamp and a steady audible signal come on with the shutter release
 slightly depressed, you should use the built-in flash if it is suitable for your subject or if slow shutter
                                 desired.                        notspeeds       using            a tripod are
                               pictures,                                     proceedswww.butkus.usas follows:                         flash   To take           automatic
1. Slidetheflash-releaselockinthedirectionofthearrowtowardsthelens(L).Theflashwill  popup

are                                               serviceable'                                  if the batteries             charging         start   and                                                                                                                                                                     is                                                                               camera                                                                            up' the                                                                eyepiece lights                                                             finder                                              of the                                            side                                                 left                         on                              the                       lamp              flash-monitor         the2. When                                                                                               lock to                                                                                                 will                                                                           button                                                         the shutter-release                                                         on,                                          comes                                       lamp                                 monitor                               the                    pictures.                            Until            take   ready         to
    prevent taking under-exposed pictures'
3. Compose your subject within the auto-focus zone, and slightly depress the shutter-release
    button. lf the upp"i LED focus-zone signal begins to blink and the beeping audible warning signal
   comeson(left),youaretooctosetotheiubject.   lf thelowerLEDfocus-zonesignal beginstoblink
   and the beeping audible signal comes on (right), your subject  is beyond flash range. In both cases,
    increase or decrease camera-to-subject distance respectively,  unti I neither of the LED focus-zone
    signals blink and no beeping audible signal comes on'
                                                 position,                                                  and                              comfortable                                in a                    steady            camera         the4. Hold                                                  one         Too close    Too far                                               in                              the way down                        release                                   all    press             shutter        the
   smooth motion to take the flash picture. When you
   frame the picture vertically, hold the camera so that
    the  f lash will be positioned upward.
 5. When you are finished taking flash pictures, push the    flash all the way back into the camera to conserve the   1                  /r1    batteries and return the camera to normal automatic-
    exposure oPeration.                      hfu                       f,'"CAUTIONS o Do not push the flash part way into the camera, or         )
                                                                                                                f ingers or    obstruct the guard window with your
   camera strap while taking flash pictures, as this could cause under-exposed or uneven results'
 r  Taking flash pictures several times in rapid succession, immediately after the monitor lamp lights in
    temperatures higher than 4OoC (104"F), may damage the flash circuit.
 o The flash will not charge or recycle  if the shutter-release button is held down.

NOTE
    Recycle time for the flash will be longer in cold weather, so it is recommended to carry spare
 batteries, keep the camera inside your coat pocket, and to use Ni-Cd batteries under the cotdweatner.

Dayl ight-f lash exposu re
   Though primarily intended for use as the sole or main light source in flash pictures, the built-in
 flash in your Hi-matic AF2'M can be used to balance or fill in shadows with such bright light sources as
daylight. lt is particularly useful where the subject  is considerably darker than the area surroundino   it
 (e.9., indoors against a backlighted window, in shade, etc.). Procedures ior making daylight fllsh
exposures are the same as above except that the flash range for transparency (slide) films is 1 to 2m
 8|3-1/3 to 6-213 ft.) and the range for negative films is 1.5 to 5m (5 to 16 ft.). Thedegree of flash fill
willvary with the lighting conditions and focused distance of the lens.

NOTE
   The flash will have no effect in bright daylight situations such as beach or snow scenes.
Self-timer
   Your camera's self-timer delays release of the shutter for about 1O seconds, allowing time for you
to get in the picture yourself.
   To use the self-timer:
1. Compose your subject in the viewfinder. lf you are the main subject. focus on some object that is
   about the same distance you intend to be f rom the camera.
2. f urn the self-timer lever (M) in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go until  it catches.
3. Depress the shutter-release button all the way down, the red LED indicator on the front of the
   camera will light to show the delay cyclewww.butkus.ushas started. About 3.5 seconds before the shutter  is
    released, the LED indicator will start blinking and an audible signal will sound.

SPECI FICATIONSII
      Type: Autofocus 35mm camera with micromotor film advance/rewind, programmed electronic
       exposure control, built-in electronic flash, and audible/visible indications
       Lens: Minolta 38mm t/2.8,4 elements in 3 groups,60" angle of view; threaded filter mount: 46mm
       diam.
       Focusing: Camera controlled, 1m (3.3 ft.) to infinity by Minolta Autofocus System using infrared
        radiation, electronic detection, calculating, and lens-movement control
      Exposure system: CdS-cell metering; auto-exposure range EV 6 to EV 17 (at ASA/lSO 100);
      automatic compensation when filters used; film-speeds ASA/ISO 25 to 400 set by click-stop dial
      around lens; use-flash indicator light in viewfinder and steady audible signal come on when exposure  is
     EV 8.4 or below (i.e., 1 /42 sec. at t/2.8l..
       Aperture-shutter: Behind-the-lens electronic type programmed for AE from 1/B sec. atf /2.8 (EV 6) to
      1/43O sec. at f/16 (EV- 17l.; X sync at fixed 1/40 sec.; self-timer for approx. 10 sec. delay, red LED
      steady indication from start of operation followed by blinking and audible beeping during last 2 sec.
       before shutter release
       Viewfinder: Bright-frame type with autofocus-zone and parallax-correction marks, LED focus-zone
        signals for focusing/flash range and use-flash light visible outside image area, flash-monitor light beside
       eyeptece
      Power: Two 1.5v AA-size (penlight) alkaline, sealed carbon-zinc , or 1.2v nickel-cadmium  cells for AE
       system, automatic-focus system, indicator lights, piezoelectric oscillator,  f lash operation, motorized
        film advance and rewind
                                www.butkus.us

Flash system: Built-in pop-up flash automatically turns on when popped up and engages flashmatic
system which sets shutter for X sync. exposures at fixed 1/40 sec.;aperture coupled to autofocus
system providing automatic exposure and adjustment throughout the flash range; LED focus-zone
signals blinking in viewfinder and beeping audible signal warn that subject is out of flash range.
Approx. flash range:   ASA/ISO
                                                                                                           ft.)                        25                       - 2.5m (3.3 -   I
                        64                       - 3.5m (3.3 - 11 ft.)
                         100                                                  - 4.Bm (3.3 - 16 ft.)
                     2AOt400                 6m (3.3 - 20 ft.l
Number of films per set of batteries*:
Alkaline-manganese  cells: 30 or more (36-exposure)  cartridges with AE, approx. 5 cartridges using
f lash
* As determined by Minolta's standard testing method; actual performance will depend on type,
  brand, manufacture's  lot, age of batteries, and ambient temperature'
Flash color temperature: Balanced for daylight-type color film
Film transport: Built-in micromotor advances  fi lm automatically when pressure is removed from
shutter-release button after each exposure, rewinds full 36-exp. cartridge in about 30 sec. when slider
switch engaged each exposure when shutter-release button is released, motor rewinds film within 30
seconos
Size:54.5 x77.5 x 133.5mm Q-1/Bx3-1116 x 5-1 lain.\                                                                                                                                                  :
Weight: 360 g (12-11/16 oz. ) without batteries

Other: Minolta Easy-Load film system with special firmgrip take-up spool; automatic shutter lock
when battery power insufficient or flash is not fully charged; Minolta Eyepiece Corrector lenses can be
 attached; two-way (vertical or horizontal) strap lugs
Accessories: Filters (L37 (UV) , Y52, ND4X , 812/BOB\, Ni-Cd Charger NC-2 with batteries, Eyepiece
Corrector Vn, Mini Tripod TR-1

Specifications subject to change without notice



CARE AND STORAGE
   Your Minolta Hi-matic AF2-M is made for long, carefree service, but there are a few things that
you should do:
o Never touch the camera lens or CdS "eye" with fingers. Should these become dirty, clean them
   with a blower lens brush and a soft, lint-free cloth, using a gentle motion.
o  lf you do not plan to use your camera for two weeks or longer, it is best to remove the batteries.
o Store your camera in a cool, dry place away from dust or chemicals. An airtight container that has
   a drying agent like silica gel in it would be ideal.
r The camera should never be put or left in places where  it may be subject to relatively high tempera-
    ture, such as the glove compartment of a motor vehicle.
o  lf you have any questions, ask your Minolta dealer. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of
   photography, and can help you will all yourwww.butkus.usphotographic needs.