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Minolta Maxxum 5000 User manual
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- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Maxxum 5000
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
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- 59
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- 2.6 MB
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- Film cameras
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with your new MAXXUM b0o0 camera, you can get high-quality pictures
with unparalleled ease. An impressive range of fully automatic features simplify camera operation: *
. Automatic focusing for sharp pictures at a touch of a button.
o Automatic exposure for decision-free photography. you just point and shoot.
o Automatic film transport to eliminate film-handling errors. you just drop in
a cartridge, and the camera does the rest.
. Automatic flash operation makes taking flash pictures easier than ever.
As your picture-taking skills develop, the MAXXUM s000,s manual exposure
mode enables creative control of exposure. And for added creativity, versatile
system accessories are also available, including MAXXUM AF lenses, Mnxxuwt
Flash units, Data/Program Backs, and more.
You probably want to begin using your new camera right away. But before
you start, please read through this owner's manual to learn how you MAXXUM5000 operates.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASICS ProgrEm Mode for general photography . . .24
. . . .26 Attachingthelens ....2 Backlightcompensation button . .
. . . . . .28 Batteriesandpower ....4 Manual Mode forcreativecontrol .
. 39 Attachingtheneckstrap ..... 7 Aperture and shutter speed indications
Puttingcamerainitscase ..... 8 Longexposures. .......34
OPERATINGTHECAMERA . ... .. . .. 9 Self-timer. ....36
FILM TRANSPORT Distancescale. ......38
Loadingfilm... .,....12 USEOF MAXXUMAF LENSES . .,,,,.4O
Settingthefilm speed manually. . . . . .15 Automulti-program selection . . . . . . .41
Rewindingand unloadingfilm. . . . . . .16 USE OF MAXXUM FLASH UNITS . . . . .42
FOCUSING MinoltaProgramFlash.. ....43
Automaticfocus. ....18 Otheraccessories... ...44
Foiushold ......20 Otherflashunits.. ........48
Manual focus .......21 Technical details. .....50
CHOOSING THE EXPOSURE MODE. . . .23 Care and storage . . . . . .52
Fold out the front and back covers of this manual for easy reference to the names of parts.View original page 4Page 8 · Read text
ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENS
To attach: 2. Align red bead on lens barrel with red dot
1. Remove body cap and rear lens cap as on camera's lens mount. Insert lens bayonet
shown. into mount and turn lens clockwise until it
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NOTE
o When attaching or removing a lens, never
touch anything inside the camera, especially
the lens contacts or mirror.
o To protect the lens contacts and the lens
elements, attach the lens caps whenever the
lens is not attached to the camera.
Care of glass surfaces
o Never touch lens elements or eyepiece with
your fingers. lf the lens becomes dirty, cleanTo remove: it gently with a lens brush. Only if necessary,1. While pressing lens release, turn lens moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop ofcounterclockwise as far as it will go, then lift lens-cleaning fluid. Then, starting at the centerlens out of mount. and using a circular motion, lightly wipe2. Attach another lens or the body cap to the surface of the lens.
cover the oPening. a Never lift the mirror or touch its surface, as
this may impair its alignment. Dust specks on When the camera's meter is on and the lens the mirror's surface will not affect meteris removed, the aperture display in the view- readings or picture quality; if they are annoy-finder shows "--". ing, have the camera cleaned at an authorized
Minolta service facility.
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BATTERIES AND POWER The MAXXUM 5000 uses four 1.5v AAA-size, 2. Load new batteries into holder with plus alkaline-manganese batteries. These supply (+) and minus (-) ends as indicated. Holder power for film transport, metering, autofocus- pivots for easier loading. ing, and shutter release. To load batteries: 1. Set main switch to LOCK. Using a coin or similar object, turn attaching screw until battery holder can be lifted out of handgrip.View original page 10
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NOTE
o To remove batteries, first pull out plus (+)
end of battery, then lift battery out of holder.
o Do not use nickel-cadmium or carbon-zinc
batteries in the standard battery holder. Also,
never mix batteries of different types, brands.
or ages.
o Remove batteries if camera will not be
used for more than two weeks.
o Do not dispose of used batteries in fire.
o Keep batteries away from young children.3. Reinsert holder into handgrip. Turn
attaching screw clockwise to secure holder.
After holder is attached and main switch is
set to ON, exposure mode and frame number
will be displayed in the data panel. lf display
does not appear, make sure that batteries are
loaded correctly. lf display still does not
appear, install new batteries.
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Battery Check Cold-weather operation
After taking a plcture, check whether the When batteries be\mes colder, their
low-battery signals in the data panel and performance tends to declease. Before using
viewfinder are blinking. lf so, battery power the camera in cold weather, always load fresh
is too low for normal operation and fresh batteries. Also, carry a spare set in a warm I
batteries should be loaded. pocket so that you can change batteries if
Fresh batteries should also be loaded in necessary. As the batteries warm up again,
the following cases: their capacity will be restored.
o The camera is switched on, but no informa- For prolonged cold-weather use at approx.
tion is displayed in the data panel or view- 0"C (32"F) or below, we recommend using
finder when the operating button is pressed. the optional Battery Holder BH-70L or
o The shutter will not release even when the External Battery Pack EP-7O with AA-size
subject is in focus. nickel-cadm ium batteries.
o lf autofocusing, film advance, or rewinding
is extremely slow. Memory storage
When the main switch is at LOCK position,
the frame number and film-speed setting are
memorized. Power for storing this data is
supplied by the batteries in the battery
holder. When these batteries are exhausted or
the holder is removed, a built-in lithium
battery supplies back-up power to store the
data.
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ATTACH ING TH E NECKSTRAP
A neckstrap is supplied with your MAXXUM f rom entering the eyepiece and affecting
5000. Attach it to the camera as shown. exposure. lt should be used'whenever the
An eyepiece cap is supplied with your eyepiece is not sh ielded by you r head, ds
camera and can be slipped onto the strap to when using the self-timer or when operating
keep it handy for use. The eyepiece cap slides the camera by remote control.
over the eyepiece f rame to prevent stray light
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PUTTING CAMERA IN ITS CASE
Various camera cases are available as To put camera in its case: attach f ront lens
optional accessories for the MAXXUM 5OOO. cap. lf using a zoom lens, turn zoom ring until
lens barrel is at its shortest position. Follow
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OPERATING THE CAMERA
Before loading film, you should practice When you are finished taking pictures, set
operating the camera. After you have learned main switch to LOCK to prevent battery drain
these basic steps, you will be ready to load or accidental exposures.
film and proceed to actual picture-taking.
2. Grasp the camera firmly with your right1. Turn on the camera by moving the main
lensswitch to ON or ({t. setting. At (1t. setting, the hand on its handgrip and support the
camera will beep in the following cases: with your left hand. When using autofocus, do
no touch the focusing ring.
. When subject is brought into focus,
o To signal a slow shutter speed when using
program mode,
o At the end of the roll, or
. During self-timer operation.
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3. Look through the eyepiece and aim the
camera at the subject. Hold the camera firmly 4. Touch the operating button to activate the
against your face so that it is as still as possi- meter. The viewfinder shows "P" for program
ble. The camera can be held horizontally or mode or 'tM" for manual mode and the
vertically. shutter speed and aperture settings.
o Metering continues for 10 seconds after
you lift your finger from the operating
button.
o lf the operating button becomes dirty or
oily, set the main switch to LOCK and
wipe the button with a clean, dry cloth.
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6. To take a picture, gently press the operat-
5. Center the focus frame on the subject and ing button all the way down. Use a smooth,
activate autofocus by pressing the operating steady squeeze-never a quick jab which might
button partway down until you feel slight shake the camera and cause a blurred picture.
resistance.
. The lens will be automatically adjusted to
focus on the subject, and a green dot will
glow in the viewfinder to confirm correct
focus.
o Focus is locked at this position until you
let up on the button.
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LOADING FILM
Always load film in subdued light or at 3. Open the back cover by pressing the
least shaded from direct sunlight. button in the center of the back cover release
1. Set the main switch to ON or (1rr position. and sliding the release downward.
2. Check the frame counter:
o lf "O" appears, it is safe to open the back
cover.
a lf any number other than "0" is shown,
film must first be rewound (see p. 16);
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4. Place film cartridge in film chamber and 5. Close the back cover by pressing until it
extend tip of film leader past the red leader snaps shut. The camera will automatically
index. Make sure holes in lower edge of film advance the film to the first frame, and the
engage teeth on sprocket. data panel will display the f ilm-cartridge
symbol and the frame counter will show "1".o lf film extends too far or does not lie flat, lf you are using DX-coded film, the camera is gently push excess back into cartridge. now set to take pictures.
o lf "1" does not appear, film is not loaded
correctly. Repeat steps 3 to 5.
. When film is loaded and advancing pro-
perly, the frame number increases by one
each time a picture is taken.
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o Do not touch any parts or areas shown tn Automatic film-speed setting for DX-coded
blue. film
lf you are using a DX-coded film, you do
not have to set the film speed manually. To
check that your film is DX-coded, look for
the "DX" mark printed on the film cartridge
and box. With DX-coded films, the correct
ISO film speed is set automatically by the
camera. The film-speed setting is displayed in
the data panel while the film is being ad-
vanced to the first f rame.
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SETTING THE FILM SPEED MANUALLY
lf the film you are using is not DX-coded o Press the left key to decrease the value, and
(i.e., "DX" is not printed on the cartridge and the right key to increase it.
box), you must manually set the camera o Each time a selector key is pressed, the
for the correct ISO film speed. You can, if value will change by 1 13 of a stop. When a
desired, reset the speed of a DX-coded film to selector key is held down, the value
a higher or lower value after the film is changes rapidly.
loaded. To set the film speed manually: o Any film speed from ISO 25 to ISO 6400
can be set.
1. Slide the control-key cover on the left side 3. After the desired ISO value is set, releaseof the camera to the left. the ISO key and close the control-key cover.2. Hold down the key marked "lSO" and o The film-speed setting can be checked atpress the selector keys on the right side of the any time by pressing the ISO key.camera to set the ISO value desired.
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REWINDING AND UNLOADING FILM
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After the last frame: To rewind film:
o Film cartridge symbol and frame number 1. While pressing the rewind release (marked
will blink, R), slide rewind switch to left. lt stays in this
o Camera will beep if the main switch is at position; you need not hold it. During rewind-
(lt' tttt'nn' uno ing, the film-transport indicators show how
o Shutter locks to prevent double exposures far film has rewound:
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2. After you have confirmed that film is o When the film is completely rewound, the
completely rewound, open the back cover and rewind motor stops automatically and only
remove the film cartridge. the film cartridge symbol appears in the
data panel. lF THE REWIND MOTOR
STOPS AND THE FILM-TRANSPORT
INDICATORS GO OFF, DO NOT OPEN
BACK COVER; do as follows:
. lf you accidentally open the camera back a. Slide main switch to LOCK. b. Load fresh batteries.before the film is rewound, close the back c. Set main switch to ON to finish rewind-immediately and finish rewinding the film.
Light falling on the film will ruin many of the ing.
pictures; however, your quick action may save
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FOCUSING
Using automatic focus
1. Set focus mode switch to AF. When the subject is brought into focus, the
2. Center focus frame on subject. green focus signal in the viewfinder glows.
3. Press the operating button partway down The camera beeps if the main switch is set
and the camera will automatically focus the at position.
lens. The chart on page 19 shows the focus
signals that appear when using auto-
focusing.
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4. To take picture, press the operating button Autofocus signals
all the way down.
o To prevent out-of-focus pictures, the Left pointer glows: Too close to subject shutter can only be released when the
green focus signal glows. lf the shutter Green dot glows: cannot be released, set the focus mode Subject in focus
switch to M and focus the lens manually.
o lf the operating button is held down, the Both pointers blink:
camera will readjust the focus between Use manual focusing
frames, release the shutter, and advance the
film at up to 1.5 frames per second.
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