Konica Minolta APS Camera manual

BASIC OPERATION FOCUS USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDIX E INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

1 New features… Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis S-1. The Vectis S-1 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camera with many Advanced Photo System™ features such as variable print- aspect-ratio and magnetic storage of date, title, and exposure information. The Vectis S-1 also incorporates the revolutionary TTL side viewfinder. The sid[...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ......................................... 4 NAMES OF PARTS ........................................................... 11 QUICK OPERATION ......................................................... 16 BASIC OPERATION Attaching the Camera Strap ..................................... 19 Installing the Batte[...]

5 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE STANDARD SYMBOLS Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product itself for the proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the ma[...]

7 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 6 CAUTION Don't walk while looking through the lens or viewfinder. You may trip and fall causing injury. Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and young children. Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual. If the camera i[...]

9 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 8 Carefully observe the following warnings when using this product near young children, or persons who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products. W ARNING Use Caution If caution is not used, the following accidents or others may occur: • Flash fired near the eye. • Strap wound a[...]

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS • This camera is designed for use from -10° to 50° C (14° to 122° F). • Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car. • At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow; at higher temperatures, the display will tempora[...]

13 NAMES OF PARTS 12 Main switch Film- chamber release (27) Manual- rewind button (33) Command- mode button Exposure- compensation (84) / Aperture-select (62) button Spot / AEL button (82) Flash-mode button (42) Viewfinder* Control-panel door Data panel Strap eyelets Format-selector switch Command switch (47) Program-reset button (96) Control dial [...]

15 14 Subject-program pointer Continuous-drive indicator (76) Subject-program indicators Exposure-compensation indicator (84) Wireless-flash indicator (91) Flash-mode indicators (42) Manual- focus indicator (39 & 40) Remote- control indicator (77) Date mark (67) Self-timer indicator (75) Title mark (71) Exposure-mode indicators (55) Print mark [...]

17 16 QUICK OPERA TION 1. Insert battery Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries into the chamber, then close and lock the battery-chamber cover. 2. Attach lens Align the red mounting dot on the lens with the one on the camera. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the [...]

19 18 BASIC OPERA TION A TT ACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 1. Undo the camera-strap buckle and loop the strap through the upper eyelet of the camera. 2. Redo the camera-strap buckle. 3. Repeat for the lower eyelet.[...]

21 20 Full-battery symbol Blinking low-battery symbol Blinking low-battery symbol alone and the shutter locks INST ALLING THE BA TTERIES Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all camera operations. Please read all warnings in the Safety Cautions section of this manual as well as those supplied by the battery manufacturer. 1. Using [...]

23 22 A TT ACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS Attaching the Lens 1. Remove the camera body cap and rear lens cap as shown. 2. Align the red mounting dot on the lens with the red dot on the camera. 3. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Do not insert the lens at an angle. • Do not pre[...]

25 24 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT If you are near or far sighted, use this control to adjust the eyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is from -4.0 to +2.0 diopters. Adjusting the Diopter 1. Center your subject in the focus frame. 2. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus on the subject. 3. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial[...]

27 26 LOADING FILM Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras. • Your camera has an automatic transport system which loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure. • Once loaded, the Film Chamber Lock feature prevents the film chamber from being opened until the film is re[...]

29 28 If 0 blinks and appears in the data panel, press the film- chamber release and remove the film. • Your camera can not load a film cassette, if the current VEI is or . Load film with the or VEI current. • If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed from to . • If the film ’ s current VEI is or , re[...]

31 30 FULL - AUT O OPERA TION Full Auto is the camera ’ s standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. When the program- reset button is pressed, the camera is returned to fully- automatic operation. See page 96. 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. 2. Press the program-reset button to set the camera to Full A[...]

33 32 REWINDING THE FILM Automatic Rewind The camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure. 1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette. • While rewinding, the frame counter will count down. • 0 will appear in the frame counter and will blink when the film is rewound. 2. Press the film-chamber [...]

35 34 REWINDING THE FILM Mid Roll Change Processing Your camera can reload partially exposed film originally loaded in a Minolta IX240 type cameras with the MRC feature. Minolta Advanced Photo System cameras with the MRC feature set the VEI for partially exposed rolls to . Minolta Advanced Photo System cameras without the MRC feature set the VEI fo[...]

37 36 FOCUS SIGNALS When the camera is set to autofocus (AF) mode, pressing the shutter-release button partway down will activate the autofocus system and one of the signals below will appear at the base of the viewfinder. In autofocus mode, the shutter will not release until the focus is confirmed. Focus is confirmed. Continuous autofocus, focus i[...]

39 38 FOCUS HOLD Use focus hold when you want to take a picture with your subject outside the focus frame [ ], or when autofocus is difficult to confirm. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame [ ] and press the shutter-release button partway down. 2. Continue to hold the shutter-release button partway down while you compose your picture. 3. Pres[...]

41 40 MANUAL FOCUS When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when the subject in the focus frame [ ] is in focus. 1. Press the focus-mode button, will appear in the data panel and will appear in the viewfinder. • Manual focus is not available on len[...]

43 42 FLASH SIGNALS In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once up, the flash will fire when necessary. • The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. • The built-in flash can provide coverage for Advanced Photo System focal lengths as short as 22mm. • Press[...]

45 44 MANUAL- FILL FLASH / FLASH CANCEL Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel. • When the program-reset button is pressed, the camera returns to the autoflash mode. In the manual fill-flash mode, the flash fires every time a picture is taken. When the flash is canceled, the built-in flash will not fire. Press the flash mode [...]

47 46 SUBJECT PROGRAM MODES SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION • Pressing the program-reset button returns the camera to Full Auto. Fully-automatic operation is suitable for most photographic situations. See page 30. Subject-program selection lets you choose one of the five subject program modes listed below. These program modes customize the exposure set[...]

49 48 PORTRAIT MODE 1. Set the command switch to . Tips: • For best results use your lens in the mid-telephoto range (56mm - 80mm). • Use flash when your subject is backlit, or there are strong shadows across the face. • Lock focus on your subject ’ s eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression. Use Portrait mode when photographing [...]

51 50 CLOSE - UP MODE 1. Set the command switch to . Tips: • For best results use the V 50mm f/3.5 Macro lens. • Do not use the built-in flash when your subject is closer than 0.6 m (1.64 ft.), lens shadowing may occur. We recommend using the Macro Flash 1200AF Set or the Vectis Flash SF-1 with the macro panel. • Use a tripod to reduce camera[...]

53 52 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE 1. Set the command switch to . Tips: • Set the flash to or when using Night Portrait mode. See page 42. • Use faster film and a tripod. • Focus on the main part of your subject. • Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken. 2. Press the command- mode button until the subject-program pointer is under .[...]

55 54 CREA TIVE EXPOSURE MODES CREA TIVE EXPOSURE MODES Your camera has four different exposure modes: Aperture- priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, and Program. The exposure modes let you to tailor the degree of camera control needed to capture the desired image. For information on P mode, refer to Full Auto Operation. A Aperture Priority Mode Man[...]

57 56 A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY 1. Set the command switch to ASM. In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the range of sharpness (depth-of-field) in an image. See Aperture Control on page 58. 2. Press the command- mode but[...]

59 58 APERTURE CONTROL Large Aperture Small Aperture S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY 1. Set the command switch to ASM. In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. This mode is useful when you want to control subject blur. 2. Press the command- mode button until S appears in the data[...]

SHUTTER CONTROL 61 60 S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY • The number 60, or 125, displayed in the data panel stands for 1/60th or 1/125th of a second. • If the aperture display in the data panel blinks, the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops. S - Mode Flash When the built-in flash [...]

63 62 Correct Exposure Over Exposure Under Exposure M MODE - MANUAL EXPOSURE 1. Set the command switch to ASM. In M mode, you select both the shutter speed and the aperture. The meter index, in the viewfinder display, will tell you if your exposure is over, under, or the same as the metered exposure. 2. Press the command- mode button until M appear[...]

65 64 ADDITIONAL FEA TURES PRINT - QUANTITY SELECT Print-quantity select lets you choose the number of prints you will receive from the lab before taking the picture. Setting the Print Quantity Before taking the picture- 1. Open the control- panel door and press the print button to enter the desired number of prints. • The quantity will be displa[...]

67 66 PRINT - QUANTITY SELECT After taking the picture- 1. Open the control- panel door, then press and hold the print button until the quantity displayed changes to a blinking zero. If someone walked into the picture at the last moment, or you don't need prints, you can set the print quantity to zero after taking the picture. • Zero the pri[...]

69 68 DATE / TIME IMPRINTING 3. Turn the control dial to adjust the blinking item. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct. 5. Press the date button, or press the select button until the display stops blinking, to set the updated information. • After setting the date/time information, press the shutter- re[...]

71 70 DATE / TIME IMPRINTING Before taking the picture- 1. Open the control- panel door. • After selecting the desired date/time format, press the shutter-release button partway down to return to the standard data-panel display; will remain in the data panel. • The same format will be printed on the front and the back of the print. • If front[...]

Before taking the picture- 1. Open the control-panel door. 2. Press the title button to select the desired title. • Each press of the title button changes the title to the next selection. • The title number (1, 2, or 3) is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the data panel. • Press the shutter-release button partway down to return to [...]

75 74 TITLE IMPRINTING 1. Open the control-panel door and press the title button to select the desired title. • Each press of the title button changes the title to the next selection. You can choose a title for the entire roll of film. Both the filmstrip title and the frame title will be imprinted on the back of the photograph. • The filmstrip [...]

1. Press the drive-mode button until appears in the data panel. 2. Press the shutter-release button down and hold. • The camera will continue to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. 77 76 15 ° 15 ° 25 25 2s RC-3 IR REMOTE CONTROL 2s delay button • Release button Emitter window CONTINUOUS[...]

79 78 REMOTE - CONTROL MODE 1. Set the camera to the remote- control mode. 2. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down until appears in the viewfinder. Focus Hold in Remote - Control Mode • If the button (release button) is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the pi[...]

81 80 Eyepiece Cup Eyepiece Cap BULB Bulb can only be used in M mode. When set, the shutter will remain open as long as you press the shutter-release button. To avoid blurry pictures, mount the camera on a tripod and use the optional IR Remote Control RC-3 to release the shutter. 2. Turn the control dial until bulb appears in the data panel. 1. Sel[...]

83 82 SPOT METERING 14-segment honeycomb pattern Spot metering 1. Focus on the subject. 2. Press and hold the spot/ AEL button. will appear in the viewfinder • Exposure will be locked until the spot button is released. 3. Recompose the picture, then press the shutter- release button all-the-way down to take the picture. • Spot metering is avail[...]

85 84 EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION Over Exposure Under Exposure Metered Exposure This function lets you compensate the exposure + / – 3 EV in 1/2 EV increments when the camera ’ s metering system may not be able to accurately determine exposure. More exposure is recommended for very bright scenes, such as snow or beach scenes. Less exposure is recomm[...]

87 86 FTPM - FIXED TIME PRINTING MODE FTPM ensures that your film will be printed as it was exposed, without compensation by the printer. • FTPM can only be selected for the whole roll of film, not for a specific image on the roll. • Some labs may not be able to read the FTPM data. See your photofinisher for details. with FTPM without FTPM 1. P[...]

89 88 SETTING THE FILM SPEED MANUALL Y The film speed can be set manually when you want to override the DX-coded film speed. Film speeds can be set manually from ISO 6 to ISO 6400 in 1/3 EV increments. • The film speed will be set for the entire roll, not for a single exposure. 2. Turn the control dial to set the film speed. 3. Press the shutter-[...]

91 90 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF - CAMERA FLASH CONTROL Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash Control is available with the Minolta accessory flashes: 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi. Wireless/Remote flash lets you experiment with creative lighting techniques using off-camera accessory flashes without the usual tangle of accessory cords and connectors. In Wireless[...]

93 92 The maximum flash-subject distance for the 3500xi is 5.0m (16.4 ft.). 3500xi - Subject Distance Camera - Subject Distance Aperture 1.0 - 5.0 m 3.3 - 16 ft. 1.4 - 5.0 m 4.6 - 16 ft. f/4 0.85 - 5.0 m 2.8 - 16 ft. 1.2 - 5.0 m 3.9 - 16 ft. f/4.8 0.7 - 4.5 m 2.3 - 14.5 ft. 1.0 - 5.0 m 3.3 - 16 ft. f/5.6 • Calculated for ISO 200 film only. WIRELE[...]

95 94 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF - CAMERA FLASH CONTROL • To cancel wireless/ remote-flash mode on the camera only, press the red-eye-reduction/wireless-flash mode button without attaching the flash. • To cancel wireless/remote-flash mode on the 3500xi only, turn the flash off, then press and hold the ON/OFF button until the wireless lamp turns off.[...]

97 96 APPENDIX PROGRAM- RESET BUTTON The program-reset button quickly returns the camera to fully- automatic operation. Pressing the program-reset button will set the camera as follows: FUNCTION P-MODE SETTING Exposure mode Focus mode Flash mode Exposure Compensation Film-drive mode Self-timer Wireless/Remote Flash P mode Autofocus Auto-on +/- 0 Si[...]

To attach an accessory flash, remove the accessory shoe cap as shown. • Dry the camera and flash contacts before mounting the flash. 99 98 ACCESSOR Y INFORMA TION Coverage for 35mm Focal Length 24 mm 28 mm Coverage for Advanced Photo System Focal Length 19 mm 22 mm 35 mm 28 mm This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, flash units,[...]

101 100 ACCESSORY INFORMATION CARE AND STORAGE Cleaning • If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface. • To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, moi[...]

103 102 CARE AND STORAGE 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. Important Information for Advanced Photo System Camera Owners Th[...]

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility. No display appears when the camera is switched on. • The batteries are loaded incorrectly; remove and re[...]

Use higher speed film, increase the brightness, cancel spot metering. 107 106 MODE DISPLAY CAUSE P A S Spot ACTION Shutter speed and aperture blink 2000, 125, or 30 ” blinks Maximum or Minimum aperture blinks blinks LEnS appears FILM appears Light level is beyond the range of available shutter speeds and apertures. Required aperture is beyond the[...]

109 108 Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Program reset Select a subject program mode Set manual fill-flash Set flash cancel Set red-eye reduction Preselecting a title Imprinting a title Imprinting the date/time Setting the print quantity Manual rewind Setting a filmstrip title[...]

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