Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat. If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind the excess film back into the cartridge.
When the film is loaded correctly : appears in the frame counter. The film speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for 5 seconds. If the film is loaded with the power off, the film speed (ISO) and appears on the data panel for approximately five seconds to indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts down. When the film is loaded incorrectly : blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2 4. If the film is loaded with the power off, blinks on the data panel before the camera shuts down.
The shutter curtains precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip.

Film-chamber Lock

Once the film is loaded, the back-cover release will lock until the film is rewound to prevent the camera from being opened accidentally.

Close the back cover.

The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. Take care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover.
The film window and the filmchamber lock indicator will show if a roll of film is in the camera. Always check these before loading a new film.
When film is loaded properly, the film chamber lock indicator is red, and the back cover cannot be opened. To change a roll of film in the camera, refer to manual rewind on page 24.
Film Window Film-chamber lock indicator

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FILM Rewinding the Film
After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film.
Wait until the film is completely rewound.
will appear and will blink on the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover. The film-chamber lock indicator is blank after the film is rewound.
Use full-auto when you are just starting out or when shooting under conditions that would require you to constantly adjust the focus or exposure.
Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close the back cover.
Program-reset button (p.30)
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

Eye-start may not work properly when using a tripod, wearing gloves, or if your hands are very dry. In these cases, press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the autofocus and metering systems. Infrared absorbing sunglasses may affect eye-start operation. Custom Function Notes Cust-7 : The grip sensor activates the eyepiece sensors (1), the main switch activates the eyepiece sensors (2) (p.110).
Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel.
Audio signal is initially on. The camera will produce an audio tone when : focus is confirmed. 2 short beeps (Continuous AF (p. 73) does not use audio signals.) during the self-timer countdown. will beep in unison with the self-timer lamp. Remote-control operation* will give one short beep before the shutter releases with the release button. With the delayed-release button, the signal will beep rapidly for 1 second, and then sound a long tone just before the shutter releases. *Remote-control is sold separately for owners of the remote-control model.

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO
Full-auto is the cameras 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.
With the eye-start on, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically. With the eye-start off, press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems.
When appeas in the viewfinder, the flash will fire (p.35).

Flash signal

Press the program-reset button set the camera to full-auto.
The camera will return to its default settings (p115).
When or appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The audio signal confirms the camera has focused when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance (p.76).

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Focus Signals
The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus.

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p.75). AUTOMATIC OPERATION If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame. If your subject is near a very bright object or area.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Flash Range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below.

Fill Flash

AUTOMATIC OPERATION Use the fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken.
ISO 100 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/5.6
1.0 ~ 3.4m (3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.) 1.0 ~ 3.0m (3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) 1.0 ~ 2.1m (3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)

ISO400

1.0 ~ 6.8m (3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.) 1.0 ~ 6.0m (3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.) 1.0 ~ 4.3m (3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
While pressing the flash-mode button , turn the control dial until appears on the data panel.
To return to autoflash mode, repeat the step above until appears. A shortcut for single shots with fill flash in autoflash mode can be made. Hold the flash-mode button down when pressing the shutter-release button to fire the fill flash.
Do not use the built-in flash with focal lengths shorter than 28mm. The
built-in flash cannot cover lenses wider than 28mm.
Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject when using the

Flash Cancel

Use the flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture the ambiance of the existing light.

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 a semi-circular shadow area at the bottom (horizontal pictures) or side (vertical pictures) of the image.
Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash. Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter focal lengths. AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4.0-4.5 AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses: AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele) AF 600mm f/4.0 (APO tele)
The flash will not fire even if the built-in flash pops-up.
To return to autoflash mode, repeat the step above until appears. The shutter speeds will be slow in low-light situations. The use of a tripod

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program indicator points to.
While pressing the flashmode button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel.
Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

Control dial

The use of fast film is recommended. Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken. The shutter remains open to capture the background. The shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.
The use of fast film is recommended. Dark night scenes may be prevent the AF system from focusing, use focus lock (p34) or manual focus (p75). Night scenes tend to be better at twillight rather than in the darkness of night. The faint light in the early evening sky adds detail to the shadows of the scene. The shutter speed may be slowe. Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

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DRIVE MODES

Self-timer

The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
For off-center subjects, use focus lock (p. 34).
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.

Single frame advance

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink, then glow just before the shutter releases. The audio signal beeps in unison with the self-timer lamp (p.29).

Remote-control

Continuous advance
Center your subject in the focus frame.
Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.The focus and exposure is set when the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is cancelled after the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer countdown, press the drive-mode button or slide the main switch to OFF before the shutter releases. Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera (p.17).
Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button until appears on the data panel.

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DRIVE MODES Continuous Adavance
In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down.
The camera takes 3 frames per second, when setting the shutter-speed to above 1/125 second with flash cancel (p.37), single-shot autofocus or manual focus (p.75), and new batteries.* * For the quartz-date model, the data-imprinting function is off (p.103).
For Owners of the Remote-control Model
The camera can be operated up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separatedly).
Emitter window Delay button Release button

will appear on the data panel.
Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.
The maxium shutter speed is 1/125 sec when using flash.
The camera automatically sets the aperture for the selected shutter speed. With larger aperture numbers (smaller lens opening), the subject will be out of flash range. The use of smaller aperture numbers (larger lens opening) is recommended. See the flash range (p. 36).
Exposurecompensation button
To select the shutter speed, turn the control dial.
The shutter-speed range is from 1/4000 to 30 seconds.
Shutter speeds greater than 1/125 can be achieved using the high-speed sync function with 5600 HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS external flash units (sold separately) (p.97).
To select the aperture, turn the control dial while pressing the exposurecompensation button.
The aperture range depends on the lens.
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until M appears on the data panel. Release the function button.

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M-MODE MANUAL
Use the viewfinders Ev Scale to compares your exposure setting with the cameras meter reading.

Flash with M mode

In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. The cameras automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

Ev Scale

Ev Scale in the Viewfinder
The Ev scale displays the Ev difference between your settings and the exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the recommended exposure using the selected metering pattern. The Ev scale is marked in 0.5 increments. Your settings match the recommended exposure. Your settings will overexpose the metered area by 1.5 Ev. Your settings will underexpose the metered area by 1.5 Ev. or will glow on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 2.5. or will blink on the Ev scale if the set exposure will over or underexpose the subject by 3.0. Any changes with exposure-compensation is canceled temporarily in M mode. If exposure compensation was set before switching to M mode, it will be reapplied when the exposure mode is changed back to another mode. Ev stands for exposure value. A change in one Ev adjusts the exposure by a factor of two. If your exposure is 1/30 sec. at f5.6 and is overexposed by 1 Ev, changing the shutter speed to 1/60 sec will correct the exposure. The control dial adjusts the shutter speeds and aperture values in 0.5 Ev increments. One Ev is equivalent to one stop.
The maxium shutter speed is 1/125 sec when using flash. The shutter speeds
slower than 1/125 can be used Shutter speeds greater than 1/125 can be achieved using the highspeed sync (p. 97) function with 5600 HS(D), 3600HS(D), or 5400HS external flash units (sold separately).

Flash Metering

Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used. The metering mode also changes when the HSS mode on the flash is turned on or off. D lens and HSS on 5600HS(D) 3600HS(D) 5400HS Built-in flash Other flashes D lens and HSS off Other lens and HSS on Other lens and HSS off
ADI metering ADI metering
with pre-flash without pre-flash
Pre-flash metering Pre-flash metering
Use of a Flash/Color Meter with Pre-Flash
TTL metering TTL metering TTL metering TTL metering

ADI metering

without pre-flash

TTL metering

When Using a Close-up Diffuser, Certain Filters and Lenses
When close-up diffuser CD-1000, or a filter whose stops increase is not 0 (i.e., ND) is used, or when the focus-range limiter or macro release of certain lenses are used, the proper exposure will not be obtained by ADI or Pre-flash metering.
For more information on HSS (high-speed sync) flash mode, see page 97.
When an off-camera cable or bounce flash is used, the TTL metering mode will be automatically set. If Wireless/Remote flash is used, the TTL metering mode will be automatically set.

Pre-flash metering

When pre-flash fires, a flash/color meter cannot meter accurately. This is because the purpose of pre-flash is to assist ADI/Pre-flashmetering, not to provide illumination for the picture. Cancel HSS (see flash manual) or eliminate the influence on metering using Custom 12-2 (p. 113). However, if you use the test-flash button on the flash, the preflash will not fire.

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SLOW SYNC
In P and A modes, slow-shutter sync sets the shutter speed and aperture value for ambient lighting and balances the flash output with the exposure. Slow sync cannot be used in S mode, or M mode.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS)

The maximum flash-sync speed for this camera is 1/125. However, with the 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), and 5400HS accessory flashes (sold separately) shutter speeds up to 1/4000 can be used. High-speed sync is a function built into the HS series flash units. High-speed sync (HSS) allows faster shutter speeds with fill flash when photographing moving subjects outdoors. HSS also lets you use large aperture/high shutter-speed combinations to separate your subject from the background by limiting the depth-of-field.
Conventional Flash Slow-shutter Sync
With or on the data panel, press the spot-AE lock button to set the ambient light exposure.
In P mode, the flash will automatically be activated. In A mode, press the flash-mode button to acvtivate the built-in flash. and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder. High-speed Sync

Conventional Fill Flash

spot-AE lock button
While holding the spot-AE lock button, press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture.

With the camera and flash on, turn the function dial to.
Normal flash Wireless flash
HSS with wireless/remote flash is available only with 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D). With an accessory flash other than 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D), the shutter speed will be set to slower than 1/45 second automatically. Flash and color meters cannot be used with wireless/remote flash.
Detach the accessory flash, then press the cameras flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash.
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until and appear on the cameras data panel.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built-in flash. Although the built-in flash fires, it does not add to the exposure, but simply controls the accessory flash. The position of the camera and flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject.
Wait until both flash units are fully charged.
appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is charged. When the wireless/remote flash is charged, on the rear of the flash is lit. Pressing the spot-AE lock button will test fire the accessory flash. If the accessory flash does not fire, change its position. To test fire the accessory flash, custom 10 should be set to 1 (p.112).
Position your camera and flash unit using the information of this page.
The example below is with the 3600HS (D) flash unit. For other flash
units, refer to the instruction manual for the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances. Photograph in dark locations. Place the camera and flash unit within a 5 m radius of the subject

Flash-Subject Distance

Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash
In this photo both the wireless/remote flash and cameras built-in flash illuminated the subject. The cameras flash acted as a fill light to control the depth of the shadows. With a lighting ratio of 2:1, a soft gradation between the highlights and shadows were produced giving the subject a natural appearance. High-speed sync cannot be used in wireless/remote ratio flash. With wireless/remote ratio flash, the shutter speed will be set to slower than 1/45 second automatically.

Hold to Activate

Press Once to Activate, Press Again to Cancel
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial to select the desired setting.
AF Illuminator On AF Illuminator Off ADI Flash Metering TTL Flash Metering Displayed for 0.3 seconds Displayed for 0.6 seconds Not Displayed TTL Flash Metering TTL Flash Metering
Turn the function dial to any position other than CUST.
If the function dial is set to CUST, the camera can take photographs, but all buttons and switches, except for the shutter-release button, are disabled. Custom settings must be reset manually, and are not effected by the program-reset button or by turning the camera off.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Resetting All of the Custom Functions to Default
You can reset all of the custom functions to their default settings (1).

Custom 3 - Film Tip

(1) Film Tip Rewound Film is completely rewound into the cartridge. (2) Film Tip Left Out The film leader is expososed after rewind. Sliding the main switch to OFF during rewinding causes the film tip to be rewound into the cartridge when the camera is turned on again.
Turn the main switch to OFF. Turn the function dial to CUST. While pressing the function button, slide the main switch from OFF to ON.
When the camera turns on, will blink on the data panel while the function button is pressed.

Custom 4 - DX Memory

(1) DX Memory Off Film speed is always set to the DX-coded ISO of the film. Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO of the previous DX-coded roll.
Custom 1 - AF / Shutter-release Priority
(1) AF priority Shutter will not release until or appears in the viewfinder. (2) DX Memory On Manual changes to the film speed of a DX-coded film are saved and applied to future rolls with the same DX-coded ISO. Use when a particular film is consistently pushed or pulled in its processing.
For setting the film speed manually, see page 86.
Custom 5 - Shutter-release Lock (Film)
(1) Shutter-release Lock Off Shutter can be released even if there is no film in the camera. (2) Shutter-release Lock On Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded. When film is not loaded, if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, 0 will blink in the viewfinder and on the data panel. While the back cover is open, the shutter can be released.
Custom 2 - Film Rewind Start
(1) Automatic Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll. (2) Manual The manual-rewind button must be pressed to initiate rewind (p. 29).
(2) Shutter-release Priority Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed. Use shutterrelease priority when photographing moving subjects. When continuous-advance mode is selected, the camera will not update the focus while the shutter-release button is pressed.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 6 - Focus-hold Button (Lens)

This custom function changes the operation of a lens with a focus-hold button. (1) Focus Hold Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the autofocus. (2) Continuous Autofocus Press and hold the focus-hold button on the lens to activate the continuous-autofocus mode. (3) Depth-of-Field Preview Depth-of-field preview is activated when the focus-hold button is pressed and held. When not using a D series lens, the shutterrelease button must be pressed partway down while pressing the focus-hold button to preview the depth-of-field.
Custom 8 - P Mode Settings
(1) Normal P Mode (p. 64) You cannnot shift the shutter speed or aperture in P mode. Flash will fire automatically when its necessary. (2) PA Mode (p. 64) The aperture can be shifted in PA mode. The shutter speed will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. PA mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset when the flash is lowered. (3) PS Mode (p. 65) The shutter speed can be shifted in P mode. The aperture will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. PS mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset when the flash is lowered.
Custom 9 - Spot AF Lock button
This custom function changes the operation of the spot AF button. Focus-hold button (1) Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. When the spot AF button is released, the wide focus area is active. CUSTOM FUNCTIONS (2) Select focus area. Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. The focus area remains selected even after releasing the spot AF button. (3) Switch between the wide focus frame and the spot focus area. Every time the spot AF button is pressed, the camera switches between the spot focus area and wide focus frame. The following displays appears on the data panel and in the viewfinder.

Custom 11 - AF Illminator (Built-in flash)
(1) AF Illuminator On The built-in flash is used as an AF illuminator and will fire when necessary to assist the autofocus system. The AF illuminator does not fire when flash cancel is selected. (2) AF Illuminator Off The AF illuminator function is canceled. Other flash functions will operate normally. An attached accessory flashs AF illuminator will not be cancelled.
Custom 14 - Shutter-release Lock (Lens)
(1) Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached. [ - - ] appears on the data panel when the shutter button is pressed partway down. (2) Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached. Use when mounting the camera to a non-coupling lens mount (telescope, microscope, etc).

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PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON
Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. SETTING Exposure mode Autofocus mode Focus area Flash mode Exposure Compensation Drive Mode Continuous Advance Self-timer Wireless/Remote Control Wireless/Remote Flash Bracketing Multiple Exposure Subject Program Select P Autofocus Wide focus frame Autoflash* 0.0 Single Frame Advance Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled
*With the custom function set to 8-2 or 8-3, PA or Ps mode will not be reset. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel or fill flash. Following settings will not change; The date and time settings Red-eye reduction ISO Custom settings Eye-start Audio Signal

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ACCESSORY INFORMATION
This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera and its accessories.

Lens Hood

Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens hood improves image quality by reducing flare. Remove the lens hood before using the cameras built-in flash.

Lenses

All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera. MD and MC series lenses (manual focus) cannot be used with this camera.
Fit the lens hood into the mount at the end of the lens barrel, then turn the hood clockwise until it clicks.
To store the hood, reverse it, attach it to the lens as described above, then replace the lens cap.

Lens Specifications

AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6(D) AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6(D) Construction: Angle of View: Min. Focus Distance: Max. Magnification: Min. Aperture: Filter Diameter: Dimensions: Weight: 8 elements/7 groups 0.4m (1.2ft.) 0.24X f/2238 55mm 63 (dia.) x 68 (L) mm 190g (6.7oz) 13 elements/ 10 groups 32 810' 1.5m (4.9ft.) 0.25X f/3238 55mm 63 (dia.)x 68 (L) mm 190g (6.7oz)

Control Grip CG-1000 Data Receiver DR-1000 Wireless Controller IR-1N Vertical Control Grip VC-7 Data Saver DS-100 Wireless/Remote Flash Controller
be set. To use fill flash, the flash mode must be set using the camera.
In A, S, and M mode, only fill flash or flash cancel can be set. The camera can be permanently damage if the Wireless Controller IR-1N

is used.

AA Battery Pack BP-200
Designed for the Dynax/Maxxum 5, four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used to power the camera. Available from the fall of 2001.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before
June 2001. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues.

Problem

Flash picture is too dark. When using the built-in flash, the bottom of the picture is dark.
Subject is beyond flash range. Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m.

Solution

Make sure the subject is within the flash range.
Situation is unsuitable Use focus lock or for autofocus. manual focus. Autofocus does not work when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Camera is set to manual focus mode. Hold the focusmode switch down. Check the minimum focus distance for your lens. Use focus lock or manual focus.

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Remove the lens hood. To prevent lens shadowing, the subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.) from the camera. Remove and reinstall the batteries. If normal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorised Minolta Service Facility.

Subject is too close.

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Err appears Camera malon the data function panel.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
Shutter cannot be released.
Camera is attached to a microscope or tele- Set custom 14 to scope and custom setting 2. function 14-1 is set. Custom function is set to 5-2 (shutterrelease lock (Film)). Set custom 5 to setting 1. To turn off the AF illuminator, set the flash mode to flash cancel or custom 11 to setting 2
This camera has a safety-lock feature and the backcover cannot be opened if film is loaded. In case the back cannot be opened, following these steps. Remove the film in a dark place of under a thick blanket. After removing the film, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility to repair your camera. After the film rewinds, the back cover can not be opened.
Flash fires when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.
Flash was used as AF illuminator to assist the autofocus system.

Storage

When storing your camera for extended periods, Always attach the protective caps. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. Periodically release the cameras shutter to keep it operating properly. Before using after prolonged storage, check the cameras operation to make sure it is functioning properly.

Before Important Events

Check the cameras operation carefully, or take test photographs. Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment malfunction.

Questions and Service

If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Lens Mount: Viewfinder: Shutter Type: Speeds: Flash sync speed: Focus Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and action predictive autofocus (AF) Minolta A-type bayonet mount SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view, Magnification: 0.75X Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 30 sec. - 1/4000 sec., bulb 1/125s or slower (synchronizes with all speeds in HSS mode). Rewind: Frame counter: Built-in Flash GN: Coverage: Auto rewind, manual start (Count-down display) Forward (shows number of exposures taken) 12 (ISO 100 in meters) 28mm angle of view
Additional Power: Two CR2 lithium batteries Battery Performance:

Condition A Condition B

TTL phase-detection system, multi metering with cross hair type CCD line sensor metering cell. Autofocus and manual focus modes. AF Sensitivity Range: EV -1 to18 (ISO 100) AF Illuminator: Built-in with range of 1.0 - 5.0m. Automatically activated in low-light/ low-contrast situations. AF Control: Single-shot, continuous, automatic AF-mode selection. Exposure Modes: Type: Metering Cell: Metering Range: Film-speed Setting: Film Transport Loading: Drive Modes: P, A, S, M,(PA/PS available) and 5 Subject Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Closeup, Sports, Night Portrait) TTL metering; direct TTL metering for flash 14-segment honeycomb pattern SPC for ambient light and 4-segment flash-metering SPC for flash. 14-segment honeycomb pattern metering: EV 1 - 20, Spot metering: EV 4 - 20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) Automatic: ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film. Manual: ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments. Flash: ISO 25 - 1000. Auto load Single frame, continuous advance (3 frames/sec.), self-timer, exposure bracketing, and multiple exposure.

Flash Use (%) 100

20 C 30 rolls 14 rolls 9 rolls
-10 C 24 rolls 11 rolls 7 rolls
20 C 45 rolls 18 rolls 11 rolls
-10 C 35 rolls 14 rolls 9 rolls
* 24 exposure rolls Condition A: Lens(28-80 f/3.5-5.6) focused from infinity to 2m three times and the shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before each exposure. Condition B: Lens(28-80 f/3.5-5.6) focused from infinity to 2m and the shutter-release button held partway down for five seconds before each exposure. Battery performance will vary with usage conditions. Exposures taken at a rate of 2 rolls/month.
Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight :
127.0 x 87.0 x 60.5mm (WxHxD) 335g (w/o camera battery)
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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Subject Page Subject Page
A Accessory Shoe Cap....94 ADI Flash Metering.. 93, 94, 95 Aperture Priority... 55 Audio Signal.... 29 Automatic AF.... 72 B Battery Conditions Indicators... 19 Bracketing... 87 Bulb... 81 C Continuous AF.... 73 Cust.... 107 D Date Format.... 105 DX-code Film.... 21 Depth-of-field... 52, 58 E Ev.... 62 Ev Scale...58, 62 Exposure Compensation... 84 Eyepiece Cap.... 17 Eyepiece Sensors... 27 Eye-start.... 27 F FCC.... 6 Flash Cancel.... 37 Flash Range.... 36 Flash-Subject Distance in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode. 100 Fill Flash.... 37 Film-chamber Lock Indicator... 23 Film Tip.... 22 Focus Area Indicator.... 68 Focusing Ring.... 75 G Grip Sensor... 27 H HSS... 97 I ISO... 86 L Large Aperture.... 52 Local Focus Areas... 70 Local Focus Area LEDs... 68 M Manual Mode.... 61 Manual Rewind... 24 MD and MC Series Lenses... 116 ME.... 90 N Neutral Density (ND) Filter.. 66 Night Scenes.... 45 S Shutter Priority.... 59 Shutter Release Priority... 108 Shutter Speed.... 59 Small Aperture.... 52 Spot Focus Area... 69 T Test Fire.... 101 TTL Flash Metering.. 93, 94, 95 P PA mode.... 64 Pre-flash Metering... 94, 95 Ps mode.... 65 Q Quartz-date.... 103 R Red-eye Reduction... 38 Remote Control... 49 Remote Cord.... 83 Ratio Flash.... 101 W Wide Focus Frame... 68 WL.... 98 3600HS(D)... 93, 97 5600HS(D)... 93, 97

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