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Minolta Riva Zoom 125 Minolta Freedom Zoom 125 User manual
User manual for Minolta Riva Zoom 125 Minolta Freedom Zoom 125. 58 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Riva Zoom 125 Minolta Freedom Zoom 125
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 58
- File size
- 5.7 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
*oRNrNG 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 (+/-) reversed'
. Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing
of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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lmmediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
' the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior
is exoosed.
. the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high vortage circuit
inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta service
Facility when repairs are required.
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The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto power off is
activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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Name of Parts... .............;...4
Inserting the Battery ..........................8Thank you for purchasing this Battery Condition Indicator ................9Minolta camera. Your new camera Loading the Film ..............10is equipped with functions which Full-Auto Operation ..........12will suit your every photographic
.........16need. Before using your new For Closer Subjects
camera, please take the time to Special Focusing Situations ............1 B
read through this instruction Focus Ho|d......... ..............20
manual for it contains important Rewinding the Film ..........22
information on the use and care of
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Selecting the Flash Mode....... ....24 Selecting Additional Features .....g2
Using the Built-in Flash ..............25 Self-timer ....33
Flash Lamp ...........25 lR Remote Control RC-3 ............35
Flash Range...... ....26 For Owners of the
Autoflash with Red-eye Quartz Date Mod e|................42
Reduction ...................27 lmprinting the Date or Time ..43
Fill Flash .....28 Setting the Date and Time ....44
Flash Cancel..... ..........29 Changing the Format ............46
Night Portrait Mode.....................30 Camera Strap .............48rl Care and Storage .......49
Technical Details..... ....54View original page 6Page 9 · Read text
DATA PANEL
Remote-control indicatoro Date/Time display oThe remote control (RC-3) (Quartz Date model only) is sold separately.
Battery-condition indicator
Frame counter #*g:nF4n-n
Film{ransport signalsFlash mode indicators
Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction idqe mark
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction)
Self-timer indicator
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Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL123A
lithium battery to supply power for all camera
operations.
1. Open the battery-chamber door using the
bigger key included on the strap.
2.Insert the battery according the + and -
vtr marks inside the battery chamber, then
/-Br rN snap the door closed. a . Quartz Date model:The date and time must be reset
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Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data
panel to indicate the power status of the battery.
r*'$a : ( J Briefly appears. Power is sufficient for J {, {-d{*f \ t \\- all camera operations. d:} AriY{r
'i*.!-:r,iJ ;.;. _ d.z Power is sufficient, but the battery must
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{-z Replace the battery. The shutter will lock - until the battery is replaced.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated ISO 25 to 3200.
. ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.
l"?8$"f's'*' . Always load and unload film in subdued light. il . Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems
may occur.
1. Slide the back-cover release down to open
the back cover, then place the film cartridge
into the film chamber.
. Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until
the film rewinding is complete, preventing accidental
opening. lf the release lever is slid to the open
position, "CLOSEd" will appear in the data panel.
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www.butkus.us 2. Extend the film tip to the "FILM TlP" mark, making sure it lays flat. WN 3. Close the back cover. . The film automatically advances to the first frame and o__j appears in the data panel. . lf the film has been loaded improperly, __E will blink in the data panel and the shutter will remain locked. Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure.View original page 14
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1. Press the main switch to turn the camera
on.
. Auto Power Off:To conserve power, the camera
automatically turns off if it is not operated for more
than I minutes.
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2. Hold the camera steady, making sure your
fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF
window.
. For vertically framed pictures, hold the camera so the
flash is on top.
. Dots under the flash function as a guide to prevent
accidental shielding of the flash with a finger.
. Do not obstruct or hold the camera using the lens
barrel.
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3. Look through the viewfinder and push the
zoom lever T (telephoto) to zoom in or W
(wide angle) to zoom out.
4. Place the focus frame on a detailed part of
the subject and press the shutter-release
button partway down.
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(4. continued from page 13). . The AF illuminator (flash) will fire in low light to determine focus distance. . The flash will fire automatically in low-light and back-lit situations. . When the orange lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows steadily, then take the picture. . When the green lamp blinks rapidly, you are too close to the subject (p. 16).View original page 17
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www.butkus.us 5. When the green focus lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. . The film automatically advances to the next frame.View original page 18
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Close{raming guide When taking a picture with the subject closer than
1.6m (5.3 ft.), the viewfinder image and the actual
film image is going to be different. The difference
increases as the subject becomes closer, or when
taking telephoto pictures. At the closest range, the
top of the actual film image is located below the close
framing guide.
Actual image (shaded area)
. When taking pictures at extremely close distances, the green focus lamp may
blink slowly, but the focus may not be accurate.
. lf the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter locks, the subject is too
close. Be sure your camera-to-subject distance is at least 60 cm (2.0 ft).
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Some scenes or subjects, like the examples below, are ditficult for the autofocus
system to lock on to. When the focus will not lock, focus hold (p. 20) on another
object the same distance from you as your main subject, recompose, then take
the picture.
e: Whennear a yourvery subjectbright objectis r"-LJf,A: + r{4xth*+ or area. : Ll -:+
When two subjects
overlap in the focus
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When a very bright or
low contrast area fills The green focus lamp will
the focus frame. blink slowly to warn you that
focus may not be accurate.
Focus will be set to infinity
When a subject without flash and between
composed of alternating 3 - 6m (9.9 - 19.8 ft.) with
light and dark lines fills flash.
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Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in
focus. Use focus hold to ensure accurate
focusing.
1. Place the focus frame on your
subject.
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2.Press and hold the shutter-release button
partway down until the green focus lamp
glows.
3. Without lifting your finger, recompose the
picture and press the shutter-release
button all the way down to take the picture.
. Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to
cancel focus hold.
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