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Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus User manual
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- Minolta
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- Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus
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- User manual
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- English
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- 95
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This manual has been designed to help you understand the
operation of your Minolta camera more quickly. After familiarizing
yourself with the camera, staft with Level I and learn to operate the
camera in Full-Auto mode.
Move on to Level ll and the Subject Program modes when you are
comfortable with the camera and want to have more control. Here
you decide the type of image you want to photograph and leave the
exposure details to the camera.
When you are ready for full control, move on to Level lll and the ASM
exposure modes.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced
before December, 1998. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta
Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products
released after this date.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- -F
ing two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equip-
ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device'
provide designed to limits are Rules.These part 15 of the FCC pursuantto reasonable JI equipment This installation. in a residential interference harmfgl protection against
generates, Jses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. lf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television i
receotion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encourageci to try to correct the interferenCe by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. lncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver'
. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the ,I
receiver is connected.
. consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B cligital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003'View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEwww.butkus.us
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before
using this product.
wnRNrNG A
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
. Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+l-) reversed.
. Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. i . Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
. Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal.
. Follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near
young children.
Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from
young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is
swallowed.
lmmediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the ' the camera
interior is exposed.
. the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage
circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta
Service Facility when repairs are required.
Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
cAUTtoN A
Do not allow a camera lens to point direcily at the sun. Fire may
occur if sunlight comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace
the lens cap when the product is not being used.View original page 4Page 9 · Read text
Data Panel
Flash-mode indicators Manual-focus i
Red-eye reduction indicator
Shutter-speed/l SO display
Multiple-exposure indicator
Aperture/Exposure-
Exposu re-bracketi ng i ndicator compensation display
Exposu re-mode i ndicators Exposu re-compensation
indicator
Subject-program pointer
Subject-program indicators
Self-timer indicator
Battery-condition indicator
Wireless flash indicator
Drive mode indica High-speed flash sync indicator
Cartridge mark
Film transport signal
Frame counter/M ultiple-exposu rel
Custom-function setting disPlaYView original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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Viewfinder
Focus frame
Spot-metering area
Spot-focus area
Focus signals
Focus-area indicator
Shutter speed disPlaY
Exposure-compensation indicator'
Aperture/Exposure-compensation display
SpoVAE lock indicator
High-speed sYnc indicator
Flash signalView original page 10Page 12 · Read text
www.butkus.usQUICK OPERATION
5. Set Full-Auto operation.
. Press the program-reset button to set the
camera to fully-automatic operation.
6. lf using a zoom lens, rotate
the zooming ring to frame
your subject as desired.
7. Center your subject in the
focus frame, then press the
shutter release button
partway down.
The camera will focus and set exposure
automatically.
8. Take the picture.
a Gently press the shutter-release button
all the way down to take the picture.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
LEVEL I
This section provides the information necessary to operate your
camera in most photographic situations.
This section covers:
. BatterV Installation
. Attaching and Removing the Lens
. Loading the Film
. Camera Handling
. Fully Automatic Camera Operation
. Special Focus Situations
. Basic Flash Operation
. Rewinding the Film
once you fully understand the instructions in this section, proceed to
Level ll, Level lll, and Additional Features to obtain more enjoyment
from your camera.
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Installing the Batteries
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for
all camera operations.
1. Using a coin or similar
object, turn the battery-
chamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber
door.
2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and -
marks.
3. Close the battery-chamber
door, then turn the battery-
chamber lock to CLOSE.
. Setting the camera down with the battery-
chamber door open may damage the
camera.View original page 15Page 18 · Read text
LENS www.butkus.us
Removing the Lens
1. Press the lens release and
turn the lens counter-
clockwise until it stops.
2. Gently remove the lens and
replace caps, or attach
another lens.
Caution
. Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.
. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens
contacts and mifro r.
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LOADING FILM
Ch6ck the film window before loading film. lf film is loaded, do not
open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 28 tor
instructions on removing a partially exposed roll.
Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.
Do not use Polaroid lnstant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
lf DX-coded film is used, the camera automatically sets the correct ISO (film
speed).
lf non DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll's ISO
setting. Refer to page 58 to set the film speed manually.
Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera's frame counter sensor will
fog infrared film.
1. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
2. Insert a film cartridge into the
film chamber.
The shutter curtain's precision design
makes it extremely sensitive to
pressure. Never touch it with your
fingers or the film tip.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
LOADING www.butkus.us
Extend the leader between ine
guide rails to the index mark.
lf the film tip extends beyond the index
mark, push the excess film back into the
cartridge.ffiffi
4. Close the back cover.
. The camera automatically advances the
film to the first frame. 1 will appear in the
frame counter.
. The ISO is displayed in the data panel for
5 seconds after loadinq.
-J-l,-1 blinks in the frame counter and the
shutter locks when the film is loaded
incorrectly. Open the back cover and \_n repeatsteps2-4. a*,!4
lf film is loaded with the power off ...
The films lso and o--i appear in the data paner for approx. five
to indicate successfur roading, then the ."*"iu shuts:ilT4.
wiil brink in the data paner before the camera ' lf the film did not road, --{ shuts down. Reload the film.
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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 or wrist in
the event you accidentally drop
the camera.
. Do not touch the end of the lens
. barrelwhileUse a tripodtakingwhen ausingpicture.slow
shutter speeds or a telephoto lens.
Pressing the Sh.utter-Release Button
Press the shutter-release button partway ,(. ,down to activate the camera's autofocus and //Z
auto-exposure systems. b
Gently press the shutter-release button all the way
down to take the picture.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
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FULLY.AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
Full-Auto is the camera's standard operating mode and is
suited for use in almost any situation. when selected, the
camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires
the built-in flash when necessary. Use Full-Auto when you
are just starting out or when you are shooting under
conditions that would require you to constanfly adjust the
focus and/or exposure.View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
1. Slide the main switch to ON.
2. Press the program-reset
button to set the camera to
Full-Auto.
. The camera will return to its default
settings (p81).
3. lf using a zoom lens, rotate
the lens'zooming ring to
frame the subject as desired.
4. Center your subject in the
focus frame [ ], then press
the shutter-release button
partway down to activate ,
autofocus.
. O or @ willappear in the viewfinder
when focus is confirmed.
. The built-in flash will pop-up and fire when
necessary.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL.AUTOwww.butkus.us
Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to
take the picture.
In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator
(flash) will fire to determine focus distance.
Use focus hold (p23) if your subject is
outside the focus frame.
Focus Signals
The following signals appear in
the viewfinder to indicate the focus
status when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
Focus is confirmed o
() continuous autofocus - Focus is confirmed |
Lens focusing lZ \ | Continuous autofocus - is locked \ l, I Shutter
Focus cannot be confirmed - Shutter is locked.
Subject is too close or is one of the special focus )oi situations described on page 22.
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The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those
described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (p23)
or manual focus (p53). See page 21 for an explanation of the focus
signals.
lf the subject within the focus frame is
very bright, or low in contrast.
lf two subjects at different distances
overlap in the focus frame.
lf a subject composed of alternating light
and dark lines completely fills the focus
frame.
lf your subject is near a very bright
object or area.
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www.butkus.usFOCUS HOLD
Use focus hold when your subject is
outside the focus frame or when
autofocus is difficult to confirm.
Focus hold cannot be used for moving subiects.
1. Center your subiect in the
focus frame, then press the
sh utter-release button
partway down.
. O appears in the viewfinder when the
focus is confirmed.
. Focus hold also locks the exposure
settings.
Continue to hold the shutter-
release button partway down
while you compose your
picture.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the waY
down to take the picture.
Remove your finger from the shutter-
release button to cancelfocus hold.View original page 26Page 27 · Read text
. trSING THE BUILT.IN FLASH
In Full- Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when
the shutter release button is pressed partway down. once the flash is
up, it will fire when necessary.
. The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.
. Select flash cancel 1Q; wfren you don't want the flash to fire.
. Pressing the program-reset button (P) resets the flash to autoflash mode.
Do not use the built-in flash with focal lengths shorter
than 28mm. The built-in flash cannot cover focal
lengths wider than 28mm.
Custom Function 5 (p77) lets you cancel the built-in flash's
auto pop-up feature. When selected, the flash-mode button
must be pressed to raise the built-in flash.
Lens Shadowing
Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the
output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-
circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of
your image.
. Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.
' Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shofier focal lengths.
AF Zoom 28-70mm tl2.BG
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G
AF Zoom 28-135mm tl4.O-4.5
AF Zoom 28-85mm t/3.5-4.5
. The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:
AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele)
AF 60Omm f/4.0 (APO tele)
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Fill Flash
Use iitt flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to
eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a
picture is taken. The TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure
correct exposure.
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until i
appears in the data panel.
. Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table on page 25.
. Press the flash-mode button and turn the
control dial until o,!o appears to return to
autoflash mode.
. For quick shots, hold the flash-mode button
down when pressing the shutter-release
button to fire the fill flash.
Flash Cancel
Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture
the ambiance of existing light.
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until €)
appears in the data panel.
. Press the flash-mode button and turn the
control dial until oulo app"ar. to return to
autoflash mode,
The shutter speed may be slow.
Use of a tripod is recommended.View original page 29Page 30 · Read text
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Red-Eye Reduction
Light reflecting from your subject's eyes may produce the effect
known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash's red-eye-reduction mode
to produce more natural looking photographs by reducing the red-
eye effect.
1. Turn the function dial to @.
2. Press the function button and
turn the control diai until @
and ON qppear in the data
panel. . Warn your subject that the flash will fire a W
few short flash bursts just before the
picture is taken.
Cancelling Red-eye Reduction
Turn the fufiction dial to @,
then press the function button
ili- t= and turn the control dial until
OFF appear in the data @ @ anO
panel.View original page 30Page 31 · Read text
Automatic Rewind
After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically
rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will
stop and O will blink in the data panel indicating it is safe to open
the back of the camera.
1. Wait until the film is
completely rewound.
fl will appear anO @ will blink in the data
-\o1:l panel.
2. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
3. Remove the film, then close
the back cover.
Manual Rewind
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is
finished.
1. Press the manual-rewind
button.
2. Follow steps 1-3 from
Automatic Rewind.View original page 31Related documents and language editions
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