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Minolta RIVA Zoom 150 Minolta Freedom Zoom 150 User manual
User manual for Minolta RIVA Zoom 150 Minolta Freedom Zoom 150. 62 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 150 Minolta Freedom Zoom 150
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 62
- File size
- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
- Document date
- Not specified in catalog
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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 exposed.
. the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuitll 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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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your new camera is equipped with functions which will suit your every photographic need. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual for it contains important information on the use and care of your camera.View original page 5
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Selecting the Flash Mode....... ....24 Selecting Additional Features.....34
Using the Built-in Flash ..............25 Self-timer ....35
Flash Lamp ...........25 Continuous Drive ........37
Flash Range...... ....26 lR Remote Control RC-3 ............39
Autoflash with Red-eye For Owners of the
Reduction ...................27 Quartz Date Mode|................46
Fill Flash .....28 lmprinting the Date orTime..47
Flash Cancel..... ..........29 Setting the Date and Time ....48
Night Portrait Mode.....................30 Changing the Format ............50
Exposure Compensation Mode ..32 Camera Strap .............52
Care and Storage .......54
Technical Details..... ....58View original page 6Page 9 · Read text
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DATA PANEL
Remote-control indicatoro Date/Time display (Quartz Date modetonty) rThe remote control (RC-3) is sold separately.
l*i'T'T'TI Battery-condition indicator
Frame counter MEBN #'3-
Film-transport sig nalsFlash mode indicators
Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction Cartridge mark
Fill-flash
Flash cancel Continuous-drive i ndicator
Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction)
Exposure Compensation Selftimer indicator
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"Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL1 23A 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 - marks inside the battery chamber, then snap the door closed. . Quartz Date model:The date and time must be reset (p.48).View original page 11
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Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated ISO 25 to 3200.
. ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.
l"?8fr"f'S'*, . Always load and unload film in subdued light. X . Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems
may occur.
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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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2. Extend the film tip to the "FILM Tlp" mark,
making sure it lays flat,
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3. Close the back cover.
. The film automatically advances to the first frame and
o__.i appears in the data panel.
. lf the film has been loaded improperly, __0 will blink
in the data panel and the shutter will remain locked.
Open the back cover and repeat the loading
procedure.
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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 8 mihutes.
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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. (See page 16-17).
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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.
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Close-framing guide When taking a picture with the subject closer than
Viewfinder image 1.7m (5.6 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 imase (shaded area) iii;iiilj ;h
. 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 ftXW),
85 cm (2.8 ft.XT).
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is closer than 1.7m (5.6 ft.), take the following steps.
1. Place the focus frame on the subiect
and press the shutter release button
partway down.W 2. While pressing the shutter-release
button partway down, aim the
@ camera upward. Recompose the @+
subject under the close-framing
guide and take the picture.M
Actual
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Some scenes or subjects, like the examples below, are difficult 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.
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^+f -----<__l-E:+ When your subject is + near a very bright object
l:4 or area.
When two subjects
overlap in the focus
frame.
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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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www.butkus.us 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.View original page 24
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r| Yourlast exposurecamera automaticallyis taken. WhenrewindsO blinksthe filmin theafterdatathe oLt panel, open the back cover and remove the film.
. Do not open the back cover until@ blinks in the data
panel. Never use force.
Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until it n_5 Ed arl the film rewinding is complete, to prevent the back ot-J{ cover from being opened accidentally. lf the back I
cover release lever is slid to the open position,
"CLOSEd" will appear in the data panel.
lf rewind stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the indicators
will blink. lnsert a fresh battery, then press the manual-rewind button.
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MANUAL REWIND
To begin rewind before the end of the roll,
turn the camera on and press the manual-
rewind button using the smaller button key
on the strap.
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Press the flash-mode button until the desired
indicator appears in the data panel.
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