Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 User manual

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      HI.MATICAF2
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  -                 MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

This sticker next to the finder eyepiece is a handy reminder for the AF2's audible and visible
warning system. For more detailed information, see the automatic-focusing (p.9), exposure (p. 11).
and  f lash-photography  (p. 11) sections of this manual.



   Dieser Aufkleber neben dem Suchereinblick gibt kurze Auskunft iiber das "audiovisuelle
Warnsystem" der Hi-matic AF2. N6heres dari.iber lesen Sie in den Abschnitten "Automatische
ScharfeinstellunS" (S.25), "Belichtungsautomatik"  (S.27) und ,,Automatisches Blitzen,, (S.271 in
dieser Bedienungsanleitung.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
  When using the flash unit, the specific
cautionary notices in the owner's manual
should always be observed and complied
with, as well as basic precautions, in-
cluding the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
  the camera is used by or near
  children. Do not leave the camera
  unattended while in use.
3. Do not operate the flash unit if the
  camera has been dropped or
  damaged-until it has been examin-

ed by an authorized Minolta service
   facility.
4. To protect against electrical shock
  hazards, do not immerse camera
  and/or flash unit in water or other  li-
  quids.
5. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not
  disassemble this unit, but take it to
  an authorized Minolta service facility
  when some service or repair work is
  required. Incorrect reassembly can
  cause electric shock hazard when the
   unit is used subsequently.

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                   171ENGLISH lpp.2 -
   Your light, compact Minolta Hi-matic AF2 with its Auto-Focus system, automatic exposure
control, built-in electronic flash, and unique audible and LED warning systems makes quality 35mm
photography simplier and more convenient than ever before. Just compose your subiect 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. The information viewfinder indicates the
distance zone the lens will focus at, if you are too close to your subiect, and whether or not you
should use the flash. lf flash is called for, popping up the 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 subiect  is out of flash range.
    In addition to all these features, the AF2's focus-hold function allows prefocusing for full creative
control of composition.
   Please read this manual carefully for best results and longest service life from your new Minolta
Hi-matic AF2. 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.

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NAMES OF PARTS
(A-1 l   Film-advance lever                         (A-251 Rewind-release  button
(A-21 Shutter-release button                     (4-261 Tripod socket
(A-3) Frame-counter window                    (4-271 Battery-chamber cover
(A4)  Piezoelectricoscillator (Audiblewarning)
(A-51 Auto-focuswindows
(4-6) Strap lug
(A-7) Minolta 38mm f/2.8 lens
(A-8) Self-timer lever
(A-9) CdS cell
(A-1Ol Film-rewind crank
(A-111 Back-cover release knob
(A-121 Built-in flash
(A-13) Flash tube and reflector with guard window
(A-141 Viewfinder window
(A-151 Flash-release lock
(A-161 Film-speed window
(A-17) Film-speed dial
(A-181 Pressure plate
{A-191 Safe-Load Signal window
(A-20) Take-up spool
(A-21) Film sprocket
 lA-221 Finder eyepiece
(A-231 Flash-monitor lamP
(A-241 Film-cartridge chamber

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Installing batteries
   The automatic-focus, exposure, flash, and electronic-indication systems of your Minolta Hi-matic
AF2 are powered by two AA size-(penlight) alkaline-manganese (Eveready E91 or equivalent),  sealed
carbon-zinc, or rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.
   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. Then let it
   snap 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 bu rsti ng.
o  lf the batteries are reversed the camera will not operate, and battery leakage or bursting could
    resu lt.

NOTES
 r  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 alkaline-manganese
    batteries. Therefore, Ni-Cd cells are recommended for use in cold weather.                                 ;'o When new batteries are installed, wait at least 20 seconds before taking pictures.
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Checking batteries
   The camera's batteries should be checked immediately after being installed and from time to time
thereafter, especially before starting on trips or taking important pictures.
   To check battery strength for the camera's exposure system, proceed as follows:
1 .  lf the camera is loaded with  f ilm, operate the  f ilm-adva nce lever (A-1 ) so that the shutter is cocked'
     lf the camera is not loaded, either open the back cover (see p. 7) or operate the  f ilm-advance lever
    several times until it locks.
2. Cover the CdS cell with your hand (D-1) and look through the viewfinder. Depress the
    shutter-release button slightly (D-2). lf the steady audible-warning signal, and low-light warning
   lamp (M-7) 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.
   To check battery strength for the camera's flash system, pop up the built-in flash (P) and time how
fong it takes for the monitor lamp (A-23,M-61 to light. lf the monitor lamp comes on within 20
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
checki ng the batteries.
  To positively prevent unsatisfactory operation, a special device built into your camera locks the
shutter so that pictures can not be taken  if batteries are too weak or if there are none in the camera.
Thus if you can not release the shutter, you should install or change batteries.

Loading and advancing film
   Your Minolta Hi-matic camera can use any standard 35mm film cartridge.
To properly load your camera, proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the back-cover release knob until the back cover springs open (El.
2. Leaving the knob pulled out, place a film cartridge into the chamber as shown (F-l) and push the
   knob all the way in, rotating  it slightly  if necessary (F-2).
3. Slowly operate the film-advance  lever until one of the light gray film retainers on the spool is fully
   open (G). At this point one of the small square openings on the base of the take-up spool will face
   out and its white indicator signal will disappear.
4. Insert the end of the film leader all the way in and under the light gray film retainer (H), and
   slowly operate the advance lever until the perforations on the top and bottom of the film are
   engaged with the sprocket's teeth (l).
5. Close the back cover by pushing in on it until it snaps shut.
6. Operate the film-advance lever repeatedly without pressing the shutter release, untilthe lever locks
   and the figure "1," appears in the center of the frame-counter window (J). lf the film is loaded
    correctly, an orange signal will appear in the right side of the Safe Load Signal window (K). lf  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 isadvancing
   properly.

CAUTIONS
o Do not use the film-rewind crank to confirm film transport, as turning  it before all exposures have
   been made could cause improper spacing between frames.
r  Load and unload film in subdued light, never in direct sunlight.
o When the film-advance lever stops at the end of a film, never force it to advance further. Rewind
   and unload the film as described on page 14.

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Satting film spaed
   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/ISO number indication of the film you are
using is aligned with the index in the film-speed window (L).
The  f ilm-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
 r When using ASA/ISO 1000 color print film, set the film-speed dial at 400.
HOW TO TAKE PICTURES

Viewfinder
   As you look through the viewfinder (Ml of your Minolta Hi-matic AF2you will see thefollowing:
1. LED focus-zone signals (M-1)
2. Focus-zone symbols (M-2)
3. Auto-focus zone (M-3)
4. Close-framing guides (M4)
5. Normal-framing  guides (M€)
6. Flash-monitor lamp (At left side of  f inder eyepiece) (M'6)
7. Low-light warning lamp (M-71
   For full operating details, see the following automatic-focusing, exposure, and flash-photography
sections.

Automatic focusing
   Under normal conditions, with the subject more than 1.2m (4 ft.)from the camera, you compose
the subject or scene within the viewfinder's normal-framing  guides (M-5). When the subject  is between
                                 use the close-framing guides (M-4) to compose the picture. 'l - 12m (3,3 - 4 ft) away, you   For the camera to focus correctly, the subject or area of the scene you want to be in focus shouldbe centered in the viewfinder and fully covered by the auto-focus zone marks (N, M-3). lf your subject H*
falls outside the auto-focus zone the camera may not focus correctly and you should use the focus
hold, as explained on page iO.
    After you have composed your subject or scene, slightly depress the shutter release until one of the
LED focus-zone signals (M-1) comes on. This indicates that the camera has measured the camera-to-
subject distance and will set the focus automatical ly when the shutter release is pressed all the way
down.
     lf the upper LED focus-zone signal blinks and a beeping audible signal comes on when the shutter
release 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 and the audible
warning does not come on when you depress the shutter release slightly.
  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 down in one smooth motion. Pressing the button too quickly
   could cause blurred pictures.
   Keep the auto-focus windows  clean and 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.

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CAUTION
   Under certain conditions the auto-focus mechanism may not function properly, they are as
il   i,ill;  there is an extremety bright light source or 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 irrors.
3. When the subject is unsubstantial or highly unreflective. Such as, flame, hair, or black objects.
4. When there is glass in front of the subject.
    In the above cases, focus on another subject the same distance away and use the focus hold. Then
recompose the scene and take the picture.

Focus hold
   Sometimes conditions or the desired composition of a scene won't 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, advance the film and proceed as follows:
1. Aim the camera so that the subject or area you want to be in focus is centered in the auto-focus
   zone (N).
2. Slightly depress the shutter release until one of the LED focus-zone signals comes on.
3. While still keeping the shutter release slightly depressed, recompose your scene (O) and press the
    shutter release all the way down to take the picture.

iIi   .l
     NOTES
     o Releasing the slightly depressed shutter button cancels the focus hold, so you can prefocus the
         camera as often as you wish.
     o The film must be advanced and the shutter cocked for the focus hold to operate.

      Automatic exposure control
          After framing your subject in the viewfinder, depress the shutter release slightly to determine the
         light level.
               lf the low-light warning lamp (M-Z) at the bottom of the viewfinder and a steady audible warning
        signal do not come on, light is adequate of normal hand-held exposures.
              lf the low-light warning and steady audible signal do come on, it indicates the camera's shutter
      speed will be 1l4O sec. or slower, and the built-in flash or a tripod should be used to avoid blurred
        pictu res.
          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  f ilter.

      Automatic flash photography
       When the low-light warning lamp and 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
       speeds using a tripod are not desired.
        To take automatic flash pictures, proceed as follows:
       1. Slide the flash-release lock in the direction of the arrow towards the lens (Pl. The flash will pop up
         and start charging if the batteries are serviceable.

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2. When the flash-monitor lamp (,A-23, M-6) on the left side of the finder eyepiece lA-221 lights up,
    the camera is ready to take flash pictures. Unti I the monitor lamp comes on, the shutter release will

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    lock to prevent taking under-exposed pictures
3. Compose your subject within the auto-focus zone, and slightly depress the shutter release.
      lf the upper LED focus-zone signal begins to blink and a beeping audible warning comes on, you
   are too close to the subject.  lf the lower LED focus-zone signal begins to blink and the beeping
   audible signal comes on, your subject is beyond flash range (when using ASA/lSO 1000 color print
    film, disregard the lower LED and audible signal, and make sure the subject is within 15m, or
   50 ft.).
    In both of these cases, increase ordecrease camera-to-subject distance respectively, until neitherof
   the LED focus-zone signals blink and no beeping audible signal comes on.
4.  Hold the camera steady in a comfortable position, and press the shutter release all the way down in
   one smooth motion to take the flash picture. When you frame the picture vertically, hold the
   camera so that the flash 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 batteries and return the camera to normal automatic-exposure  operation.

CAUTIONS
 . Do not push the flash part way into the camera or obstruct the guard window with your fingers or
   camera strap while taking flash pictures, as this could cause under-exposed or uneven results.
o Taking  f lash pictures several times in rapid succession, immediately after the monitor lamp lights in
   temperatures higher than 40oC (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 or pocket, and to use Ni-Cd batteries in temperature below
oo c.

Daylight flash exposure
   Though primarily intended for use as the sole or main light source in flash pictures, the built-in
 flash in your Hi-matic AFZ. 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 surrounding it
 (e.9., indoors against a backlighted window, in shade, etc.). Procedures for making daylight flash
 exposures are the same as above except that the flash range for transparency (slide) films is 1to 2m
 B-113 to 6-213 ft.) and the range for negative films is 1.5 to 5m (5 to tO tt.). The degree of ftash fill
 will vary 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 10 seconds, allowing time for you
to get into the picture yourself.
   To use the self-timer:
1. Advance the film.
2. Rotate the self-timer lever counterclockwise as far as it will go until  it catches (O).
3. Compose your subject or the area where you will be standing within the auto-focus zone, and
   depress the shutter release all the way down to start the self-timer.
   After this is done, the shutter will be released in 10 seconds.

CAUTION
   \Mten using the self-timer for flash pictures, be sure to release the shutter after popping out the
flash and confirming the flash-monitor lamp is lit.

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Unloading exposed film
   To remove film from the camera, proceed as follows:
1.  Depress the film rewind-release button on the buttom of the camera (R).
2.  Unfold the film-rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow (Sl.
   This rewinds the film into the cartridge. When all but the film leader is rewound and off the
   take-up spool, the orange signal in the Safe Load Signal window will disappear. When the film is
   completely off the spool you will feel less resistance as you turn the crank. A few more turns
   rewinds the film completely into the cartridge.
3. When you are sure the film is fully rewound, pull out the back-cover release knob (E) to open the
   back and remove the film.

NOTES
o Film should be handled and unloading done in subdued light, never in direct sunlight.
                                                                                                                aso Never open the back cover as long as the orange signal is visible in the Safe Load Signal window,
    this could ruin exposed film.

SPECI F ICATIONS
                  Type:  Auto-focus 35mm camera with automatic exposure control, electronic
                           shutter and built-in  f lash, plus two types of piezoelectric-oscillator  audible
                         warnings
                    Lens:  Minolta 38mm t12.8,4 elements in 3 groups, 59o angle of view; filter
                   mount:46mm
               Focusing:  Auto-focus type 1m(3.3 ft.)to infinity, with focus-hqld function when the
                           shutter release is slightly pressed
                 Shutter:  Behind the lenselectronic type programmed for AE from EV 6 (1/Bsec. at
              .               tl2.8l to EV 17 (1/43O sec. at f/17) X-sync. at 1 l4Osec.; setf-timer: approx
                        10 sec. delay
       Exposure system:  CdS type, coupled AE range EV 6 to EV 17; film*peed range ASA 2bto
                     400; automatic compensation when filters used; low-light warning lamp
                    and steady audible signal come on when the exposure is under EV 8.4
                                       (1 /40 sec. at  f 12.81
             Viewfinder:   Bright-frame type with parallax-correction marks, LED focus-zone signars
                         for focusing and flash range, flash-monitor lamp, low-light warning lamp
                      and Auto-focus zone marks
                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 audible signals, and  f lash operation
            Flash system:   Built-in, pop-up flash automatically turns on and engages flashmatic system
                       which sets shutter for X-sync. exposures at 1l4o sec.; aperture coupled to
                       Auto-Focus system providing automatic exposure and adjustment through-
                        out the flash range; LED focus-zone signals in the viewfinder and beeping
                           audible signal alert when subject  is out of  f lash range

www.butkus.us              Flash range:            ASA/ISO                       Flash range
                                      25                    - 2.5m (3.3 -   I ft.)
                                      64                    - 3.5m (3.3 - 11 ft.)
                                        100                     - 4.8m (3.3 - 16 ft.)
                                                                                      (3.3 - 20 ft.)                                     400                     - 6m
                                    1000                    - 15m (3.3 - 50 ft.)
      Number of flashes
     per set of batteries*: Up to 250 with alkaline cells; up to 100 with Ni-Cd cells; up to 60 with
                            sealed carbon-zinc  cells
 Minimum recycle time":  Approx. 5 sec. with alkaline or Ni-Cd cells; approx. 7 sec. with sealed
                           carbon-zinc  cells
                            * As determined by Minolta's standard testing method. Actual perform-
                        ance will depend on type, brand, manufacturer's lot, age of batteries, and
                         ambient temperature
      color temperature:   Balanced for daylight-type color film
           Film advance:  Lever type with single 140o stroke after 30o unengaged movement,
                         advancing-type film counter and Safe Load Signal that indicates film
                          loaded and advancing condition
                       Size:  53.5 x 76 x 129mm Q-1 18x 3 x 5-1116 in.)
                 Wbight:  335 g (11-13/16 oz.) without batteries
                   Other:  Minolta Easy-Load film system with special take'up spool and advance
                         fever that does not lock until "1" appears in frame counter window;
                        Automatic shutter lock when battery power insuff icient or the  f lash is not
                              fully charged, eyepiece corrector can be attached
              Accessories:   Filters (LSg, VSZ, ND4X, B12 (8OB)), Ni-Cd charger NC-2 with batteriei,
                         Eyepiece Corrector Vn, Mini-Tripod TR-1, Lens Shade

Specifications subject to change without notice

CARE AND STORAGE
   Your Minolta Hi-matic AF2 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 more, 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.
  The camera shou[rC never be put or left in glove compartment or other places in motorvehicles or
   elsewhere in which it may be subject to relatively high temperature.
     lf you have any questions, ask your Minolta dealer. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of
   photography, and can help you will all your photographic needs.