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Minolta Maxxum 7000i User manual
User manual for Minolta Maxxum 7000i. 81 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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Your new Maxxum 7000i camera is the world's first truly intelligent autofocus SLR
camera. All of the camera's functions are integrated for unparalleled ease of operation
and ultimate precision. You can take sharply focused, properly exposed pictures one after
another and rely on your Maxxum 7000i to deliver outstanding results from one roll of film
to the next.
The following are the Maxxum 7000i's most impressive features:
lntelligent autofocusing with predictive focus control and multiple autofocus sensors that
enable faster, more precise focusing than ever before possible.
Intelligent automatic exposure using the world's first multi-pattern metering system cou-
pled to the autofocus system.
o Advanced automatic multi-program selection that instantly selects the exposure program
for any lens you use.
lntelligent automatic flash control to ensure perfectly exposed pictures in daylight, low
light, or no light at all.
Automatic film transport that enables taking sharply focused pictures at up to 3 frames
per second.
o World's largest- selection of autofocus system accessories, including Creative Expansion
Cards, Maxxum Flash units, and more than 31 Maxxum autofocus lenses.
You probably want to begin using your new camera right away. But before you start,
please read through this instruction manual to learn how your Maxxum 7000i operates.View original page 2Page 6 · Read text
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASTCS FILM-ADVANCE MODES
ATTACHING THE LENS. . 4 Single-frameadvance .....33
ATTACHING THE NECKSTRAP. 6 Continuousadvance ..33
PUTTING THE CAMERA IN ITS CASE . . 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL
BATTERY INFORMATION Program Mode . . . . .34
Loading the battery Program reset button . . .34
Batterycheck ..10 Aperture-prioritymode ...38
FILM INFORMATION Shutter-prioritymode ....41
Loadingfilm.. .....12 Manual mode . .44
Filmspeedsetting.. .....15 Aperture and shutter-speed settings. . . .47
Film rewind . . .17 Meteringsystem ....48
Spot measurements . .49
TAKING PICTURES Exposureadjustment. ....51 Holding the camera . . 19
Fullyautomaticoperation. . . . . .2O FLASHINFORMATION ....54
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAMERA OTHER FUNCTIONS
. 56MAINSWITCH ...23 Self-timer. .
Audiblesignals.. ...23 Longexposures. ..58
FOCUSI NG ACCESSORTES.. .....61 Focus-areaselection.. ....24 TECHNICALDETAILS. ....68 Automaticfocusing.. ....26 How to use focus hold . .27 CAREANDSTORAGE .....72
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Minolta Maxxum 7000i camera is designed to offer innovative functions
and performance through the combination of the camera body, Maxxum AF
lenses, M inolta Maxxum F lash un its, and other accessories distributed by
Minolta. We thus caution users that the attachment or use of incompatible
performance orlenses, f lashes, and accessories may resu lt in unsatisfactory
damage to the Minolta Maxxum 7000i camera. To obtain optimum perform-
ance throughout the life of your Minolta Maxxum 7000i camera, we recom-
mend that you use only lenses, flashes, and other accessories distributed by
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ATTACHING THE 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. lnsert lens bayonet
shown. into mount and turn lens clockwise until it
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NOTE
. When attaching or removing lenses, 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 in use.
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To remove: o Never touch lens elements or the camera's
be-1. While pressing lens release, turn lens eyepiece with your fingers. lf the lens
counterclockwise as far as it will go, then lift comes dirty, clean it gently with a lens brush.
lens out of mount. Only if necessary, moisten a sheet of lens
2. Attach another lens or the body cap to tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid.
prevent dust from entering the camera. Then, starting at the center and using a
circular motion, lightly wipe the surface of
When the camera's meter is on and the lens the lens.
asis removed, the aperture display in the data o Never lift the mirror or touch its surface,
panel and viewfinder shows "- " this may impair its alignment. Dust specks on
the mirror's surface will not affect exposure
or picture quality. lf the dust specks are
annoying, the camera can be cleaned at an
authorized Minolta service faci lity.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
www.butkus.us ATTACHING THE NECKSTRAP AND EYEPIECE CAP A neckstrap is supplied with your Maxxum 7000i. Attach it to the camera as shown above. An eyepiece cap is also supplied and can be slipped onto the neckstrap to keep it handy for use.View original page 12
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The eyepiece cap slides over the eyepiece frame to prevent stray light from entenng the eye- piece and affecting exposure. lt should be used whenever the eyepiece is not shielded by your head, as when using the self-timer or when operating the camera by remote control. To attach the eyepiece cap, first remove the Eyepiece Cup EC-7, then slip the cap over the frame. An accessory shoe cap is supplied that slips into the access6ry shoe to protect the contacts from dust and grime. When you using a flash unit, slip the accessory shoe cap into the eyepiece cap.View original page 13
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PUTTING CAMERA IN ITS CASE
Various camera cases are available as To put camera in its case:
optional accessories for the Maxxum 7000i. 1. Attach lens cap.
2, lf using a zoom lens, turn zoom ring until
lens barrel is at its shortest position.
3. Follow the diagrams to put camera into
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BATTERY INFORMI\TION
The Maxxum 7000i uses a 6-volt 2CR5 2. Wipe battery terminals with a dry cloth
lithium battery. This battery supplies to ensure proper contact. lnsert the lithium
power for all camera operations, including battery according to the marks in the battery
film winding, autofocusing, and exposure compartment.
control. 3. Replace battery cover and turn the
battery-cover lock to CLOSE position to
Loading The Battery secure it.
1. With main switch at LOCK position, use a
coin or similar object to turn the battery-
cover lock to OPEN position. Remove
battery cover from camera.
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NOTE Low-battery symbol appears for five
o Read and follow all warnings and instruc- seconds: Power is getting low keep - tions supplied by the battery manufacturer. a fresh battery handy.
o Keep battery away from young children.
o Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge,
or short out the battery, or subject it to high temperatures or fire. The battery may explode P%i:fi-1 q71hEr
and cause burns. t,/-t lr .l
Checking The Battery Condition Low-battery symbol blinks: Camera
Each time you slide the main switch from can be operated, but the battery will
LOCK to ON or .rrl position, the camera auto- need to be changed soon.
matically checks the battery's condition:
Full-battery symbol appears for five F%r:r: seconds when power is sufficient. w@13
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Blinking low-battery symbol appears Cold-weather Operation
alone or no indications appear: Power Lithium batteries provide excellent
is too low f or normal operation performance in cold weather. However, if you
shoot many rolls of film outdoors at(Shutter cannot be released. ) - plan tochange battery immediately. (i{ote: 32" F (0"C) or below, we recommend that you
Camera may also beep f or one carrv the camera inside your coat to keep it
second as an additional low-battery warm when you are not taking pictures. You
signal.) may also wish to carry a spare battery in a
warm pocket, so that you can change the
battery, if necessary. Do not discard a cold
Jq'z--J\ battery. After it warms up, its capacity will be
restored.
Battery Performance
The 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery should
provide sufficient power for shooting up to 65
rolls of 24-exposure film, 50 rolls of 36-expo-
sure film.
These figures are based on Minolta's
standard test method using a fresh battery at
68"F (20"C). Actual battery performance will
depend on how you use your camera.
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FILM INFORMATION
Loading Film 3. Open the back cover by pressing the
1. Set the main switch to ON or .rtl position. button in the center of the back-cover release
2. Check the frame counter. When the frame and sliding the release downward.
counter shows "0" or if no number is dis- . Always load film in subdued light or at
played, it is safe to open the back cover. least shaded f rom direct sunlight.
. The film window can also be used to check o When you load film for the first time,
whether film is alieady loaded in the camera. remove and discard the protective plastic
par- cover which is attached to the pressure plate. Refer to page 17 if you want to rewind a
tially exposed roll of f ilm. 4. Place film cartridge in film chamber as
shown here.
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6. Close the back cover and make sure it . lf the film is not loaded correctly, the
snaps shut. The camera will automatically frame number and film-transport signals "__Q"
wind the film to the first frame. When the will blink, the camera will beep for one second
film is loaded correctly, the number "1" and the shutter cannot be released. Repeat
appears in the frame counter. lf you are steps 3 through 6.
using DX-coded film, the film speed is set
automatically and displayed for 5 seconds.
You are now ready to start taking pictures.
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Automatic Setting Of The Film Speed Manual Setting Of The Film Speed
lf your film is not DX-coded (i.e., "DX" is
not printed on the cartridge and film box),
you must manually set the correct ISO film
speed. When desired, you can override the
DX-coded film speed and reset the film speed
to a higher or lower value. The film speed can
be set from ISO 25 to ISO 6400. To set the
film speed manually, see next page.
lf you are using a DX-coded film, the
camera sets the film speed automatically. The
f ilm-speed setting is displayed in the data
panel for five seconds after the film is loaded.
o All DX-coded films have "DX" printed on
their film cartridges and film boxes.
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To set the film speed manually: 3. Move the up/down control to the left to
speed and to the right to set a 1. Open the card door on the right side of the set a lower film
camera. higher film speed.
Each time you move the up/down control, 2. Press the film-speed (@) button. Lift o
113 of a stop. The your finger from the button. The current the film speed changes bV
film-speed setting will be displayed in the data speed changes rapidly if you hold the up/
panel next to the "lSO" symbol. down control in either position. 4. After the desired film speed is set, press the
shutter-release button lightly to return to the
normal operating mode.
. The normal display returns after 5 seconds.
. You can check the film speed at any time
by pressing the f ilm-speed (@ ) button.
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Automatic Film Rewind
o The f ilm 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
rl,z ,-l change this function. See page 61 for more L, Expan- -o- details about this and other Creative
sion Cards.
o lf you accidentally open the camera's back
cover before the film is rewound, close the
back cover immediately and press the rewind
button to finish rewinding the film. Light After the last f rame is exposed, the camera falling on the film will ruin many of theautomatically starts rewinding the f ilm. When
pictures; however, your quick action may savea fresh battery is loaded in the camera, it
a few pictures.normally takes about ten seconds to rewind a o lf the battery is changed during rewinding,36-exposure film and about eight seconds for
press the rewind button to restart rewinding.a 24-exposu re f i lm .
When the film is completely rewound, the Starting Rewinding Manually
rewind motor switches off automatically. The You can also rewind and remove a roll of
film-cartridge symbol blinks in the data panel f ilm before the last exposure is taken. To start
to indicate that you can remove the f ilm. film rewinding, simply open the card door on
the right side of the camera, and press the
rewind (G ) button.
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TAKING PICTURES
Holding The Camera
This section explains the basic steps for Two recommended ways of holding the
using program exposure mode, autofocusing, camera are shown here. lf you grasp the
and single-f rame f i lm advance. Detailed camera firmly with your right hand on its
information about each of the camera's handgrip, you can shift the camera back and
functions begins on page 22. forth for horizontal and vertical pictures
without removing your hands f rom the To obtain sharp, blur-free photos, hold the controls. When using autofocusing, make surecamera as still as possible and steady it against you do not touch the lens'focusing ring.your face or body. Press the shutter-release
button gently with a slow, steady squeeze -never a quick jab.
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Fully Automatic Operation
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1. Slide the main switch to rrll position, then 2. Hold the camera firmly in your right hand
press the program reset (P) button to set and support the lens with your left hand.
the camera for fully automatic operation. o Do not touch the lens' focusing ring, as this
o Whenever the program reset button is prevents the lens from focusing properly.
pressed, the camera is set to program exposure 3. While looking through the eyepiece, center
mode, autofocusing, single-frame f ilm advance, the focus frame on your subject and press the
+/-0.0 exposure adjustment, and wide focus shutter-release button partway down. The
area. camera will focus automatically, and the
exposure settings will be displayed in the
viewf inder and data panel.
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press the shutter- . A green focus signal in the viewfinder 4. To take a picture, gently
glows when the subject is in focus. release button all the way down. Use a
o lf a red focus signal blinks, you should smooth, steady squeeze never a quick jab -
focus the lens manually or use focus hold (see which might shake the camera and cause a
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.lf the camera beeps continuously, the . After the exposure, the camera automatical-
shutter speed is" too slow to ensure sharp ly advances the film to the next frarne and the
pictures. Attach a flash unit or mount the frame number increases by one.
camera on a tripod.
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MAIN SWITCH
Audible Signals
With the main switch at ON or position, 'rtl
the camera beeps for one second to warn that
the film has been loaded incorrectly. The
camera will also beep if battery power be-
comes too low for continued operation.
This signal will occur when the main switch is
moved from LOCK to ON or ,rtl position.
With the main switch is at rrrl position, the
camera beeps when the subject comes into
The main switch has three positions: focus, when the shutter speed is too slow for
LOCK, ON, and.rtl. At ON and .rtl positions, taking hand-held pictures in program (P) or aperture-priority (A) mode, and when usingyou can take pictures and all camera functions
will operate. At LOCK position, all camera the self-timer.
functions are switched off.
When the camera is not in use, we recom-
mend setting the. main switch to LOCK to
prevent taking accidental exposures and
ensure optimum battery life.
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