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Minolta X-570 User manual
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- Minolta X-570
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Before using your camera
f or the f irst time, study th is
manual carefully all the way
through or at least all the
sections covering your photo-
graphic needs. As you read,
attach a lens, load batteries,
turn the main switch ofl, and
handle your X-570 to acquaint
yourself with its parts and
features.Then load it with f ilm
and proceed to actual picture
tak i ng. I n th is way you can
take good photos and begin to
realize the broad potential of
your X-570 right from the
start.
To obtain nnany years of
service from your X-570, be
sure to read and follow the
precautions given on page 8
and elsewhere.Keep this manu-
al for reference later as neces-
sary.
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Your Minolta X-570 is a microcomputerizedsingle-lens-reflex(SLR) camera with quartz con-
trol of mechanicalsequences,providing lastingaccuracy.
In its aperture-priority auto-exposure(AE) mode, the X-570 automatically sets the shutter
speed over a steplessrange for correct exposure at the aperture you selected. lf desired, audible
beeps will be given to guard against blur from subject/camera movement, and an AE lock can be
used to hold a meter reading and then readjust the framing before releasingthe shutter. By choos-
ing a suitable aperture, you can control the depth of field to render the full scene sharp or to
separateyour subject from its surroundings.Auto control is maintained even when using mirror
lensesand close-up accessoriessuch as bellows-not possiblewith shutter-priority AE systems.
Creative flexibility exists in the X-570's full-metered manual mode: For correct exposure at
the metered value, you simply adjust aperture and/or shutter to align blinking and glowing LEDs
in the viewfinder. Or you can merely refer to these LEDs-or totally disregardthem-when making
your own settings.
The X-570's through-the-lensoff-film Direct Autoflash Metering system interacts with PX-series
Auto Electroflash units to provide accurate, effortless flash phtography. Any aperture on the lens
can be selectedfor control of depth of field. Flash-readyand sufficient-exposuresignalsare given
in the viewfinder, and the shutter is automatically set for proper sync at 1/60 second,unlessthe
AE lock is engagedat a slower speedfor fill-in of the background by ambient tight.
Other features of the X-570 that simplify its use and add to its versatility are explained on
pages 4 to 7. A wide range of accessoriesis availablefor flash photography, data imprinting,
camera control, and automatic film advance,as introduced on pages49 to 53.View original page 4Page 8 · Read text
AE lock/self-timer switch Lens-mounting index
. AE lock for holding close-upor
adjusted-viewing meter readi ngs coupler Lens-release button
and for slow-shutter flash
. Electronic self-timer with triple-
rate blinking LED and optional Specially coated to brighten
audible beeps viewf inder
Front grip
lntegral f ront and back grips
giving camera surer hold
tter-release socket Sync terminal
D iaphragm-control lever
iew button
Spring-loaded button for
previewing depth of field
and for stop-down meter-
Bayonet lens mount ing
. lntegrally lubricated stainless- Not visible:
steel mount for greater durability . Silver-coatedpentaprism for Secondsiliconphotocellin
and smoother lens changing brighter viewing mirror compartmentfor Direct
. Accepts virtually all Minolta SLR . Silicon photocell atop penta- AutoflashMeteringwith PX-
interchangeablelensesand acces- prism for metering ambient seriesAuto Electroflashes
sones light
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@ Mode indicators @ Focusing grip
M: Full-meteredmanual O Distance scale
A: Aperture-priorityauto O Depth-of-field scale
exposure(AE) @ Aperture ring/scale
@ Mounting index
0 Over-rangeLED O Diaphragm-control pin
(Blinksat 4Hzl €) Minimum-aperture lock
(Disengagefor use on X-S7O)
O Shutter-speedscale/LEDs
'Glowing LED indicatesstep-
lessspeedset by camerain
A mode
. Glowing LED indicates
metered speed in M mode
. Blinking (4Hzl LED indicates O 1 - 4 sec./under-range LED
speed set in M mode . Lights if metered speed is
. " 6 0 " L E D b l i n k s a t 2 H z a s b e t w e e n1 a n d 4 s e c .
flash-readysignalwith PX- . Blinks at4Hz if outside renge- .-
and X-seriesAuto Electro- @ B-setting indicator : :E f '
f lashes O Aperture setting
. " 6 0 " L E D b l i n k s a t 8 H z a s 0 Focusing screen
f lash-distancechecker (FDC) Spl it-image spot, microprism
with PX-seriesAuto Electro- band, and Acute Matte f ield;
f lash exchangeablewith eight other
6 screensat authorized Minolta Lensshown: 50mm t|1.7 MD
service facilities
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR X.570 ".*;ffiffi%mi@'
Your Minolta X-570 is a high-precision instrument o External camera and lens barrel - but not glass -
designed to give many years of trouble-free picture surfaces should be wiped with a soft, silicone cloth or
taking if used and cared for properly. The precautions other clean, dry cloth now and then, especially after
you should follow for keeping the camera in good using the camera near salt water.
operating condition are given below and at various o lt is recommended to have your camera cleaned
places throughout the text. once per year at an authorized Minolta servicefacility.
o Always keep your camera in its case with the lens Lens-care instructions are given on pages 10 and 11.
capped when not in use, or with a body cap on when a lf you will not be using your camera for an extended
lens is not attached. period, see the storage instructions at the back of the
o No part of the X-570 should be forced at any time. lf manual.
operation is not as you think it should be, carefully lf you have questions concerning operation of your
restudy the applicable instruction or consult an author- camera or about photography, feel f ree to contact your
ized Minolta servicefacility. local Minolta agent or distributor by writing one of the
. Never subject your camera to shock, high heat and/or offices listed inside the back cover.
humidity, water, or harmful chemicals.Be particularly
careful not to leave it in the glove compartment or other CAUTION
places in motor vehicleswhere.it may be subject to high o Before using lenses,flashes, or other accessoriesmade
temperatures. by companies other than Minolta, attach them to the
o Never lubricate any part of the body or lens. camera to make sure they function properly, and take
o Never touch the shutter curtains or the front inside test photographs if necessary.
part of the body with fingers or other objects or blow
against them, as doing so might damage the alignment
and movement of either the curtains or mirror.
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Strap and case The strap (provided with camera) and case(sold separately)should be attached as shown to keep your camera handy for use and to pro- tect it f rom being dropped or bumped. NOTE oThe protective plastic film on the camera's base can be removed if desired.View original page 12
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PREPARINGTO TAKE MOUNTINGAND CARE OF LENSES
PICTURES Body and lens caps
The next four sections cover Remove body and lens caps as
things you must do to prepareyour shown at right.
camera for taking pictures:
. Attach lens (at right). C A U T I O N S
.lnsert batteries and turn main o Always cap the rear end of the
switch on (pp. 12 and 13). lens and the lens mount of the
. Set film speed(p. 16). camera when the lens is not at-
. Load camera with film (pp. 17 tached, and the front of the lens \
to 20). when the camera is not in use.
You must always install batteries o To prevent damage to the control
properly and turn on the main pins, never set a lens with its rear
switch before loading film; the end down unless a rear lens cap is
order of other steps may vary. o n .
Instructions for rewinding and o lf it is necessaryto set an un-
unloading film are also given in this capped lens with its f ront end
part. We recommend reading them down, do so on a smooth surface.
before starting to use vour cEtnoro;. F isheye lenses should always.frontbe
so that you will be sure what to do capped before being placed
when you come to the end of the end down.
film. o Keep lenses, properly capped
front and rear, in their caseswhen
not in use.
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Care of glasssurfaces
o Never touch lens or eyepiece
surfaces with fingers or other ob-
jects. lf necessary, remove loose
matter with a blower brush. Use
special photographic lens tissueor a
soft, clean cloth to remove smudges
or fingerprintswith a gentle circular
motion. Only if absolutely neces-
sary, the tissue may be moistened
very slightly with not more than
To attach lens To remove lens one drop of a satisfactory quick-
After removing the body cap and While pushing the lens-release evaporating fluid cleaner specially
rear lens cap, align the red mount- button, turn the lens counterclock- compounded for photographic
ing index on the lens barrel with wise as far as it will go, then lift it lenses. Such fluids must never be
the red index on the camera's lens out of the mount. dropped directly on the glass sur-
mount, insert the lens bayonet into face.
the socket, then turn the lens clock- C A U T I O N o Never lift the mirror or touch its
wise until it locks into place with a o Be careful not to touch anything surface, as doing so might damage
click. inside the camerawhen attaching or the alignment. Small smudges or
removing lenses. fingerprints on the mirror will not
affect the meter reading or image
quality; if they are very annoying,
have the camera cleaned at an
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BATTERIESAND POWER
Batteries
For operation of the X-570's
circuitry and shutter, use one of
the following types of batteries:
. Two 1.55v silver-oxide (SR44:
Eveready5-76, EPX-76,or equiv.)
. Two 1.5v alkaline-manganese
(LR44: Eveready4-76 or equiv.)
. One 3v lithium (CR-1/3N)-See
note on p. 15.
C A U T I O N S 1. Unscrew the battery-chamber 2. After wiping the terminals with
o Never use 1.35v mercury batteries cover on the camera bottom. a clean, dry cloth, hold the batter-
(MR44: Eveready EPX-675 or ies by their edges and insert them
equiv.), which have a similar shape plus (+) side out into the sleeveon
and size. the inside of the cover.
o To avoid battery leakageor burst-
ing, do not mix batteries of differ-
ent types, brands, or ages.
o Used batteries should not be dis-
posed of in fire.
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from young children.
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3. Replacethe cover and screw it in Main switch
clockwiseas far as it will go. For the camera's circuitry and To prevent accidental exposures
shutter to operate, the main switch and battery drain, move the main
must be set at either "ON " or sruitch to "OFF" when you are
"t.rl". The latter position should be done taking pictures. (When the
used when you want audible beeps switch is left on, however, battery
during self-timer operation or an drain occurs only if the operating
audible warning whenever the auto button is touched, so you may
shutter speed set by the camera is want to leave it on to avoid missing
1/30 sec. or slower. (For the slow- unexpected shots.)
shutter-speed warning to function,
the viewfinder display must be on-
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Operating button Automatic battery check and shut-
Touching the operating button or For easier operation of other ter lock
pressing the AE lock (with main controls while viewing through the The X-570 automatically checks
switch on) activates the camera's finder, the circuits will remain on the batteries when the operating
meter, viewfinder LED display, and for 15 sec. after you remove your button is touched or pressed (or
exposure-control system. lf proper f inger. AE lock is pressed):
contact is not possible(e.9.,in cold . When batteries are almost ex-
weather, when f ingers are excessive- N O T E hausted, the mode LED ("A" or
ly dry, or when wearing gloves), o lf the operating button becomes blinks as a warning that
press the button slightly. The dirty or greasy, turn off the main fresh ones will soon be needed.
shutter is releasedwhen the operat- switch and wipe the button with a ' When batteriesare fully exhausted
ing button is pressed all the way clean, dry cloth. (or not correctly installed), no
down. LEDs light and the shutter locks.
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Cold-weather operation
Since batteries tend to lose power
as temperature drops, always use
fresh batteries and keep a spare set
with you when using your camera
in cold weather. For prolonged cold-
weather use (approx.0'C [32"F] or
lower) , silver-oxide batteries are re-
commended. Battery capacity will
be restored when temperature re-
turns to normal.
Battery holder
Fresh spare batteries can be N O T E
stored in the battery holder thread- o lf a lithium battery is used below
ed on the camera strap (p. 9). To approx. 0"C, the camera may not
insert batteries, form a loop as operate.
shown above, then drop them in.
Slide the holder off the strap to
remove batteries.
N O T E
o lf the camera is not to be used for
more than trruo weeks, it is advis-
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F I L M A N D F I L M S P E E D .
The X-570 uses standard 35mm Setting f ilm speed
cartridge film. lf you are not al- While pressing the release, turn
ready familiar with the many types the film-speed ring until the desired
available,you may want to experi- number lines upwith the index and
ment to find one or more that give locks in place when you remove
pleasingresultsfor subjectsyou like your fingers.
to photograph or for special situa-
tions.
The ISO film speed (incorporating
ASA and DIN numbers) indicates
the film's sensitivity to light. The
f irst part of the ISO number
(equivalent to ASA number) is Intermediate settingsand DIN equivalents
marked on the X-570's film-speed
ring. Each time this number dou-
bles (e.g., from 25 to 50, 50 to AsA{
100), the required exposure is
halved. Such a change is called one orr.r{"stop". 2 2 2 3 2 5 2 6 2 4 2 9 3 1 3 2 3 4 3 5
Though selecting a high-speed
film will allow you to take pictures
when there is less light, such films
in general may produce a grainier
rmage.
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LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM
Loadingfilm Prior to loading film, set the film
Before opening the camera back, speed (see previous page) and turn
confirm that there is no film inside the main switch on (p. 13).
that could be damaged by light if
the back is opened, by checking C A U T I O N S
that: o Film should be handled and load-
. No red is visible in the Safe Load ed in subdued light at least
Sign'al(p. 20). shadedf rom direct sunlight by your
. Rewind crank can be freely ro- body.
tated clockwise many times with- o Do not touch any parts or areas
out pushing rewind button. shown in blue below.
A handy ISO (DIN.ASA) table, Since the frame counter advances
with a surrounding memo holder each time the shutter is cocked
for keeping the film box end as a even if no film is inside,the camera
reminder of the film type and may be empty even when the index
number of exposures, is located does not point to "S".
on the camera back.
C A U T I O N
o Film should be stored in a cool,
dry, dark place before use and ex-
posed before the expiration date
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1. With the case off, unfold the 2. Leaving the knob pulled out, 3. Pull out enough film leader to
rewind crank and pull up on the position a 35mm film cartridge as just reach the take-up spool, then
back-cover release knob until the shown with the projecting spool insert the end into a slot on the left
camera back springs open. Gently down. Then push the knob all the (as shown above), making sure it
blow away any dust or other parti- way in, rotating it slightly if neces- does not protrude from another
cles insidewith a blower brush. sary. slot. A hole in the film should
be lined up with the tooth on the
NOTE NOTE take-up spool, and the sprocket
o When loading f ilm in a dark place o lf the film-advance lever stops at teeth should be engagedwith holes
or with the lens cap on, loading will the end of a full stroke during the at the bottom of the film.
be easier if the mode selector is not following steps, release the shutter
set at "A". and continue (main switch must be
on ).
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lf you find it easier to hold the 4. With the film held against the 5. After making sure the film is
f ilm leader in your right hand, sprocket by your left hand, slowly taut, close the camera back by
insert the f ilm as shorvn in the operate the film-advance lever until pushing in on it until it locks shut.
diagram above, making sure the the film is wound firmly around the A red "S" should now appear
take-up spool tooth is properly take-up spool, the sprocket teeth opposite the index in the f rame
engagedwith a hole. are engaged with holes on both counter.
edges of the film, and the slack in
the film is taken up. C A U T I O N
o Slack should be taken up by
advancing-not rewind ing- the f il m.
lf you rewind the slack into the
cartridge then later advance the
film to "1", the first frame may
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Safe Load Signal/Framecounter
As you continue taking pictures
and advancing film, the red bar in
the Safe Load Signal gradually
moves to the right and the rewind
crank rotates counterclockwise, in-
dicating proper film advance.
Never force the lever when it
rcsistsfurther movement at the end
of the film, which may be some-
what before or after the common
6. Advance f ilm, release shutter, Film-advancelever f i l m l e n g t h s { j 2 , 2 0 , 2 4 , 3 6 e x p o -
and advancefilm - until the index To allow swinging the film- sures) shown in red in the frame
points to "1". A red bar should advance lever out from the camera counter. The frame counter stops
now appear at far left in the Safe body so the right thumb will fit advancingafter 36 exposures.
Load Signal, indicatingfilm is load- comfortably behind it, the lever has
ed and advancing properly. (lf it 30o of unengaged movement. As
does not appear or swingsfar to the the lever is moved an additional
right, repeat steps 3 to 6.)' The 130", the film and frame counter
camera is now ready for taking the advance. When it stops at the end
first picture, provided film speed is of the full 160' stroke, the shutter
set. is cocked for the next exposure.
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REWINDINGAND UNLOADINGFILM
1. To rewind the film, remove the 2. Unfold the rewind crank and 3. When you are certain that the
camera's case if on, then press the turn it in the direction of the arrow exposed film is completely re-
rewind release on the camera bot- until the red bar in the Safe Load wound into the cartridge, pull up
tom. Signal moves out of the window to on the back-cover release knob to
the left. Near the end you will feel open the back, then remove the
tension on the film increase then cartridge.
completely disappear, and the
crank will then turn freely. C A U T I O N
o Exposed film should be kept in a
C A U T I O N cool, dry, dark place and developed
o Never open the camera back as soon as possible.
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TAKING PICTURESWITH YOUR X-570 hl,ffi
Pages23 to 47 explain how to Self-timer?
use your camera to take pictures.
The sectionsin boxes give addition-
al information on some of the
fundamentalsof photography.
Pre-shootingcheck
To make sure your camera is
readyfor picture taking, it is a good M i nimum-aperture I ock released?
habit to check the items shown (on new-type MD lens)
here.
ilm inside?
Main switch at 611 e; rrrt ?
F i l m
advanced? Film speed?
Mode/shutter-speedset?
BatteriesOK?
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EXPOSURECONTROLWITH THE X57O
Your X-570 can be used in either
of two exposure-control modes, as
summarized below and explained
on the following pages.
Aperture-priority (A) auto mode
When the mode/shutter-speed
sefector is at the click-stop "A", all
-you fieed do is set the desired aper-
ture: The camerawill automatically
set the corresponding steplessshut-
lf you hold the camera as shown, ter speed and (if main switch is at Full-meteredmanual (M) mode
you can easily operate most con- .rll) w?rn you if it is too slow for The X-570's easy-to-use manual
trols while viewing. normal hand-holding.This mode is mode (set by pressing A-lock re-
thus ideal for generalpicture taking lease and moving selector to any
LEFT HAND: main switch when you wish to concentrate on click-stop other than "A") is useful
Thumb: focusinggrip, aperturering, your subject. Since you can control when:
or preview button the depth of field by choosing an . A subject or desired photographic
lndex: focusinggrip appropriate aperture, A mode is effect requires a fixed speed.
Middle: aperturering also easy to use for creative photo- . AE lock cannot be readily used.
R I G H T H A N D graphy with virtually any Minolta . You want to set the aperture and
Thumb: film-advancelever lens,as well as with close-up,macro, shutter speed yourself, but still
I ndex : mode/shutter-speedselector and micro accessories. want an easy-to-use meter read-
(and A-lock release)or operating Ing.
24 button . You want full manual control of
M i d d l e : A E l o c k setti ngs.
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