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Minolta Maxxum GT User manual
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- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Maxxum GT
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 60
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- 10.8 MB
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- Film cameras
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Data panel (10)
Eyepiece cup (57)
Drive-mode button (41)
Subject-program
button (37)
Viewfinderi
(11)
Strap eyelel
(20)
Film window (23)
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Date button.. (16)
Select button.. (16) Back-cover release (23)
Adjust button.* (1 Spot AF button (46)
. This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to
keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in
the back of this manual (p. 60).
*" Quartz-date model only. The quartz-date model is equipped with remote-
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NAMES OF PARTS
Data Panel.ri,,
Flash-mode indicators (32) Subject-program indicators (37)
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Date / time
display' (17) Frame counter (25)
Film transport signals (25) Single frame /
Continuous advance Cartridge mark (25)
indicator (41) Program-mode indicator (28)
Self-timer indicator (41 ) Jocus indicator (47)
Remote-control indicator' (44
1 Available on the remote-control model only.
2 Available on the quartz-date model only.
The quartz-date model is equipped with remote-control function.
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Viewfinder
Spot-focus area (46) Wide focus frame (28)
Focus signals (29)
O Steady Focus is confirmed and locked.
Focus is confirmed with a moving subject. The camera
(ol Steady continues to focus while the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down.
O Blinks .FocusThe cannotshutter beis lockedconfirmed.(p. 31)
Flash signals
Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter- steady t release button is pressed.
Flash output was sufficient to provides correct expo- atinr<s t sure.
. When the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was
not within the flash range. Please check the flash range (p. 32).
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QUICK OPERATION 1. lnsert the batteries (p. . This14). camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2. lf the camera is the quartz date model, set the date and time, and imprinting format (p. 16). . The clock and calendar are powered by the camera's batteries. 3. Attach the lens (p.221.. Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. 4. Slide the main switch to the on position. 12View original page 9
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5. Open the back cover and
. Alignload thethefilmfilmtip (p.23).with the red
mark, then close the back
cover.
6. Center the subject in the wide
focus frame. lf using a zoom
lens, rotate the zooming ring to
. Theframecamerathe subjectwill focus (p.and28).set exposure
automatically when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
7. When the focus signal appears
in the viewfinder, press the
shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture (p.
. Use281.focus lock if your subject is off-
center and outside the focus frame
(p.30).
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BATTERIES Installing the Batteries The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply. power for all camera operations. 1. Slide the battery-chamber release as shown, and open the door. 2. Insert the batterles wlth the polarities as indicated by the illustration next to the battery chamber. 3. Glose the battery-chamber door and push until it clicks into Place. . Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage . theReadcamera.the for proper and safe use section (p. 5) before using batteries. 14View original page 11
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Battery Condition Indicators
Slide. A batterythe mainindicatorswitchappearsto onon theposition.data panel
indicating the power status of the batteries.
, .Full-batteryPower is sufficientindicator.for all camera operations. l',lo- _=_ _ -
.Half-batteryPower is low.indicatorAll functionsblinks.are operational, but
the batteries should be replaced soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Half-battery indicator blinks and no other
.indicatorsPower is insufiicientappear onfor thecameradataoperationpanel. and
the shutter is locked. Replace the batteries.
lf the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.
Occasionally, the bailery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery-
power warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Turn the
camera on and off a few times to reset the display.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING - FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
The quartz-date function records the date or time in the lower-left
corner of the photograph. The quartz date back has an automatic cal-
endar through the year 2039.. lmprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the
. Onlyphotographuse theisdatabrightbackor non-uniform.in temperatures between 0o to 50'C (32" to 122'Fl.. Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame,
sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have the date printed on it.
Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting
Date button
Use this button to change the imprinting
format.
Select button
Use this button to select the item to be
changed.
Adjust button
Use this button to change the date and
time values.
. Gently press these buttons using a blunt object like a pen. A sharp object
may cause damage.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING - FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL
8. Press the select button to select the hour. . The display will be changed from date to time.
. The hour register will blink. The initial setting is 0.
. Confirm the date when adjusting the clock to a
different time zone or near midnight.
9. Press the adjust button to change the hour
.value.The data back has a 24-hour clock 3pm is 15.
10. Press the select button to select the
minute. . The minute register will blink. The initialsetting is 00.
11. Press the adjust button to change the
minute value.
12. Press the select button to set the clock and
calendar. ou?oo P - . The data panelwill stop blinking and return to the
. initialPressingdisplay.the shutter-release button partway down or pressing the date button
. willTo synchronizealso set the theclockcameraand calendar.to another clock, set the minute register to the.
upcdming time and press the adjust button when the other clock reaches that
time.
Selecting the lmprinting Format
Press the date button to choose the date imprinting format. . The display changes as follows:
No imprinting Year/ Month/ Day DaylHour/Minutd
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Changing the Date Format
1. Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the
date on the data panel blinks.
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,.. Press the adjust button to change the format.
The format will change in the following sequence:
Year/-.arl Month/Month/ DayDay Month/Month/ DaylYearDaylYear Day/ Month/ Year
3. Press the shutter-release button
partway down to set the format.
Storing the Date and Tlme Setting When Changing Batteries
lf the date imprinting display (-- -- --) blinks
after changing the batteries, the clock and cal-
endar have been reset. To prevent this, just
before changing batteries slide the main
switch from off to on, and then to off again to
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Evepilce cap1. Confirm the eyepiece cap is attached
to the strao. The strao is threaded through the caPto Prevent loss. -J-E
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2. With the visible protrusions on the Holder
inside of the holder ring oriented as
shown, pass the tip of the straP rino.@ through the ring.
3. Pass the tip of the strap through the
camera's strap eyelet from below. . Attach the strap so the tip comes between the
strap and the camera.
. The eyepiece cap should be on the same side of
the camera as the flash mode button.
4. Pass the tip of the strap through the
holder ring. . lf the ring is tight, fold the strap, and slide the
holder ring over the tip (1). Hold the strap, and
slide the holder ring in the direction shown (2).
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5. Pass the tip of the strap
through the buckle and pull to
tighten. . Leave some slack in the camera strap (A)
so the tip may be threaded through the
buckle easily.
6. Push the holder ring toward the
strap eyelet to secure the strap
to the camera.
' Repeat with the other end of the camera
strap.
Gamera Notes
Take care not to cover the lens or flash with the strap when using the cam-
era. When changing film, be careful not to catch the strap in the camera
when closing the back cover.
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LENS
','Attaching the Lens
This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 56 for informa-
tion on which lenses are compatible with this camera.
1. Remove the body and rear lens
caps.
2. Align the red mounting index on
the lens and camera body.
Carefully insert the lens into the
mount, then turn it clockwise until
it clicks into the locked position. . Do not insert the lens at an angle. . Do not oress the lens release button when
mounting the lens. The lens will not
couple properly.
Removing the Lens
While pressing the lens release, turn
the lens counter-clockwise until it
stops. Carefully remove the lens. . Replace the cap on the lens and attach
the body cap or another lens to the
camera.
. Never force the lens. lf it does not fit, check its orientation with the index
marks. When removing, make sure the lens release is pressed all the way
. down.Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and
mirror.
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Loading the Film
The camera automatically sets the correct film speed (lSO) with DX-
code film. Always load or remove the film under subdued light to
reduce the chances of fogging.. lf non-DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the last DX-coded film's
. MoreISO setting.than 40 exposures can not be taken on one rollwith this camera.
When using 72-exposure film, the camera will start to rewind the film after
. 40Do exposuresnot use Polaroidhave beenInstantmade.35mm film. Winding problems may occur.. Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera's frame counter sensor
will fog infrared film.
1. Check the film window before
loading film to confirm the camera
is empty.
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FILM
3. Insert the film cartridge into the
film chamber. . With the top of the cartridge down, insert
the film at an angle into the bottom of the
film chamber. Push the cartridge into the
chamber until it clicks into place.
4. Extend the leader between the
guide rails to the index mark. . Hold the film cartridge down so that the
film lays flat.
. lf the film tip extends beyond the index
mark, take the cartridge out and rewind
the excess film back into the cartridge.
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5. Close the back cover. . The camera automatically advances the
. filmTaketocarethe firstnot toframe.catch the camera strap
when closing the back cover.
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When the film is loaded correctly with the
camera on, the frame counter ("1"), cartridge
mark, and film transport signals appear on orlo E P -, the data panel. o__l
When the film is loaded correctly with the
I camera off, the frame counter ("1"), cartridge
i mark, and film transport signals appear on ,
l the data panel for approximately five o--l
seconds. I
When the film is loaded incorrectly, the frame
counter ("0") and film transport signals blink
on the data panel, and the shutter is locked.
lf the camera is off, the warning is displayed
for approximately five seconds. Open the
back cover and reload the film.
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FILM
Rewinding the Film
After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically
rewind the film.
1. Wait until the film is completely rewound. . Zero will be displayed on the frame counter and
the cartridge mark will blink on the data panel
indicating that the back-cover can be opened
safely.
2. Press the back-cover release to
open the back cover and
remove the film, then close the
back cover.
. Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is rewinding.. Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken,
the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film
cartridge.
Manual Rewind
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.
Gently press the manual-rewind but-
ton using a pen.. Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may
. damageWhen thethefilmcamera.is rewound, zero will be
displayed on the frame counter and the
cartridge mark will blink on the data panel
indicating that the back-cover can be
opened safely.
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HANDLING THE CAMERA www.butkus.us .T
BASIC OPERATION
Pressing the Shutter-release Button
Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the cam-
era's autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Press the shutter-
release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a
picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gently
so as not to shake the camera during the exposure.
@
Before pressing Pressing Pressing
partway down all the down
activates releases
camera the shutter.
systems.
Holding the Camera
Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-
width apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap
around your neck in the event you accidentally drop the camera.
Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the
camera when not using the flash in low-light situations.
The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light
situations, with slow shutter speeds, or with telephoto lenses.
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