Konica Minolta Dynax 60 manual

I NSTRUCTION M ANUAL[...]

2 F OR PROPER AND SAFE USE FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury . Do not ignore the following warnings: • Only use the batteries specified in this [...]

3 • Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior , especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury . The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. • Keep batterie[...]

4 F OR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the product is not in use. • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car . It may damage the product and batte[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Names of parts ............................................................................................8 Data panel ...........................................................................[...]

6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Metering in manual exposure ........................................................39 Bulb exposures ..............................................................................40 Attaching the eyepiece cap ...........................................................41 Optional viewfinder accessories .........................[...]

7 Accessory notes .........................................................................................74 Lens notes .....................................................................................74 Accessory flash notes ...................................................................76 High Speed Sync. (HSS) ..........................[...]

8 N AMES OF P ARTS NAMES OF P AR TS *This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 80). Shutter-release button (p. 21) Function button Function dial (p. 49) Lens release (p. 13) Flash-mode button (p. 24) Self-timer la[...]

9 Accessory shoe Eyepiece cup Focus-mode button (p. 48) Manual-rewind button (p. 29) Back-cover release (p. 16) AE lock button (p. 44) AF button (p. 46) Viewfinder* Data panel Mode dial / Main switch (p. 32, 20) Film window Strap eyelet (p. 12) Diopter-adjustment slider (p. 17) Slide the supplied eyepiece cup around the viewfinder frame.[...]

10 N AMES OF P ARTS DA T A P ANEL 1. Subject program indicators (p. 26) 4. Manual-focus indicator (p. 48) 2. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42) 3. Aperture display 5. Metering-mode indicator (p. 58) 6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) 7. Remote-control indicator (p. 50, 52) 8. Frame counter 9. Film-transport signals 10. Cartridge mark 1 1. [...]

11 VIEWFINDER 1. Flash indicator (p. 25) Wide focus frame Spot metering area (p. 58) Spot focus area (p. 46) Local focus areas (p. 46) 2. High-speed sync. indicator (p. 77) 3. Wireless / Remote flash indicator (p. 60) 4. Manual focus indicator (p. 48) 5. AE lock indicator (p. 44) 6. Focus signal (p. 22) 7. Shutter-speed display 8. Exposure-compensa[...]

Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below and then the holder ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily . P[...]

13 Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body (1). Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index marks. Never force the lens. Press the lens release all the way in (1) and turn the l[...]

14 G ETTING ST ARTED Slide the battery-chamber release in the direction shown, and open the door . Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage the camera. Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram next to the battery chamber-door . Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly . The came[...]

15 BA TTERY -CONDITION INDICA TOR Full-battery indicator - power is sufficient for all camera operations. Low-battery indicator - indicator blinks. All functions are operational, but the batteries need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow . Low-battery warning - indicator blinks and no other indicators appear on the data panel. Pow[...]

Slide the back-cover release down to open the camera. Never touch the shutter curtain with your fingers or the film leader . The curtain’s precision design is extremely sensitive to pressure. Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film speed (ISO) with DX-code[...]

17 Close the back cover . The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. T ake care not to catch the strap when closing the cover . If the film is loaded correctly , the frame counter indicates the first frame. The film speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for 5 seconds. If the film is loaded incorrectly , 0 blinks in the fram[...]

18 G ETTING ST ARTED SETTING DA TE AND TIME - DA TE MODEL T urn the function dial to the date select position (SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data panel. The date format is year , month, day , and can be changed, see page 64. The camera’s clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting. The date blinks on the data panel when the cam[...]

19 T urn the camera on and off with the mode dial. The camera stores the current date and time in a memory register each time the camera is turned off or on. Change the batteries as described on page 14. T urn the camera on. If normal data panel display appears, the clock and calendar did not reset. When the batteries have been removed, the camera?[...]

20 B ASIC OPERA TION BASIC OPERA TION This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on. Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera [...]

21 T AKING A PICTURE 1 2 Place the subject in the wide focus frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame the subject. Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (p. 22) confirms focus and the spot or local focus area is briefly illuminated to indica[...]

22 B ASIC OPERA TION FOCUS SIGNALS SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUA TIONS Focus locked. The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focus situations may be preventing the[...]

23 FOCUS LOCK Center your subject in the wide focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (1). The focus is locked when focus signal appears in the viewfinder . If the signal blinks, the camera was unable to focus; repeat the procedure. The exposure is locked with focus. Releasing the shutter button cancels focus l[...]

24 B ASIC OPERA TION FLASH MODES The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 28mm of longer . When using lenses shorter than 28mm, the corners of the image will not be fully illuminated. Remove the lens hood to prevent lens shadowing, see page 75. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. Push down [...]

ISO400 25 The viewfinder flash signal indicate the status of the flash. If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the flash range. FLASH SIGNALS ISO 100 f/4.0 f/5.6 1.0 ~ 4.0m / 3.3 ~ 13.1 ft. 1.0 ~ 2.8m / 3.3 ~ 9.2 ft. 1.0 ~ 9.0m / 3.3 ~ 29.6 ft. 1.0 ~ 8.0m / 3.3 ~ 26.2 ft. 1.0 ~ 5.6m / 3.3 ~ 18.4 ft. [...]

26 B ASIC OPERA TION SUBJECT PROGRAMS Subject programs optimize the camera system for specific conditions or subjects. Five subject programs are available. T urn the mode dial (1) to the subject program position. Use the control dial (2) to select the appropriate program; the active program is displayed at the top of the data panel. 2 1 Portrait - [...]

27 Close-up - the camera selects the optimum aperture and shutter speed combination to photograph at short object distances. For best results use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens. Focusing time can be longer with macro lenses. The use of a tripod is recommended. The built-in flash will overexpose subjects closer than 1.0m (3.3 ft.). Use fl[...]

28 B ASIC OPERA TION FILM REWIND Slide the back-cover release down to open the camera and remove the film. Close the back cover taking care not to catch the strap. T o load a new roll of film, see page 16. W ait until the film is completely rewound; zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter and the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel to indica[...]

29 The film can be rewound manually before the roll is finished. Gently press the manual-rewind button using a pen to begin rewinding the film. Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may damage the camera. MANUAL REWIND W ait until the film is completely rewound; zero (0) is displayed on the frame counter and the cartridge mark blinks on the data pa[...]

30 A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master . But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY The lens ape[...]

31 The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. The term “stop” comes from the name of[...]

32 A DV ANCED OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION This section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read the basic operation section before moving on. MODE DIAL The mode dial give direct access to the main exposure modes in the camera. It also acts as the camera’s main switch. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position. Subject programs [...]

33 ABOUT FULL-AUTO PROGRAM Full-auto program completely automates the picture- taking process. If the position of the mode dial is changed, the following are reset: Exposure compensation (p. 42) Off Multiple exposure (p. 53) Autoflash Flash mode (p. 24) Wide focus frame Focus area (p. 1 1) Auto Autofocus mode (p. 56) Single-frame advance Drive mode[...]

34 A DV ANCED OPERA TION PROGRAM - P Like full-auto program, program controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the taking-a-picture section on page 21. However , functions set in this mode will not reset when the camera is turned off. If the required exposure is beyond the shu[...]

35 APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority allows the photographer to specify the aperture; the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for the required exposure. The aperture not only controls exposure, but also depth of field, the area in front of the camera that appears sharp, see page 30. If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed r[...]

3 36 SHUTTER PRIORITY - S Shutter priority allows the photographer to specify the shutter speed; the camera sets the appropriate aperture for the required exposure. Shutter speeds not only control exposure, but also the apparent sharpness of moving objects, see page 30. If the required exposure is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display bli[...]

37 ABOUT SHUTTER SPEEDS WHA T IS AN ƒ-NUMBER? The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the data panel and in the viewfinder . The following notation is used: The reciprocal is used for shutter speeds from 1/2000 second to 1/3 second. 125 is 1/125 second. For shutter speeds of a half a second or longer , a quote mark is used to deno[...]

38 A DV ANCED OPERA TION MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure allows the photographer to specify both the shutter speed and aperture for the exposure. For more on aperture and shutter control, see page 30. Bulb exposures can also be made, refer to page 40. T o use fill flash, press the flash-mode (3) button to raise the flash. The flash exposure is [...]

39 The Ev scale in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the set exposure and the exposure determined by the camera meter . Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the meter . The scale uses half stop or 0.5Ev increments. For more on stops and Ev , see page 31. The set exposure is one stop less (–) than the exposure de[...]

40 A DV ANCED OPERA TION BULB EXPOSURES Bulb exposures can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (p. 38). Bulb allows the shutter to remain open for as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera’s exposure meter cannot calculate bulb exposures; a separate light meter is recommended. In manual-exposure mode, use the control dial (1) [...]

41 The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the film when using the self-timer or remote control or during long exposures. A TT ACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from around the viewfinder frame by pushing on each side of the cup. Slide the eyepi[...]

42 A DV ANCED OPERA TION EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION Camera exposure can be changed by as much as ± 3.0 Ev to make the final image lighter or darker . For information on Ev , see page 31. Exposure compensation cannot be used in the manual-exposure mode. Press and hold the exposure- compensation button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the deg[...]

43 –2.0Ev –1.0Ev Metered exposure Exposure compensation can be used when the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the final image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an i[...]

44 A DV ANCED OPERA TION AE LOCK BUTTON The AE-lock button locks the exposure without activating the AF system. This allows the exposure to be set with a gray card or a reference target outside the scene. The operation of the AE-lock button can be changed with custom function 9 (p. 70). This button is disabled in shutter-priority and manual-exposur[...]

45 The metered exposure is one stop less (–) than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposure is two and a half stops more (+) or less (–) than the locked exposure. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is three or more stops greater (+) or less (–) than the locked exposure. When the Ev scale indicates 0, the loc[...]

46 A DV ANCED OPERA TION AF BUTTON The AF button allows the camera to be focused on a specific target using the spot focus area or one of the eight local-focus areas. Place the spot focus area on the subject. Press and hold the AF button (1) to focus. The focus remains locked until the button is released. When the button is released, the wide focus[...]

47 The shutter speed display on the data panel and in the viewfinder indicates the active focus area. The area is briefly illuminated in the viewfinder when it is selected. When the AF button is initially pressed, the spot focus area is active. The control dial is used to cycle through the local-focus areas. T o select the spot focus area after sel[...]

48 A DV ANCED OPERA TION 2 1 When using non D series lenses, the camera switches to center- weighted metering. The metered exposure may be dif ferent in autofocus and manual focus. In the program, aperture-priority , shutter-priority , manual-exposure modes, when manual focus is activated in one mode it is active in the other three; manual focus is[...]

49 FUNCTION DIAL Custom functions (p. 64) Custom ISO (p. 57) Red-eye reduction (p. 59) Wireless / Remote flash (p. 60) Drive modes (p. 50) Metering modes (p. 58) AF modes (p. 56) Multiple exposure (p. 53) Exposure bracketing (p. 54) Audio signals (p. 49) Date imprinting (p. 63) (Date model only) Date and time setup (p. 18) (Date model only) The fun[...]

50 A DV ANCED OPERA TION DRIVE MODES The drive modes control how pictures are captured. Four drive modes are available. T urn the function dial to the drive- mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate drive mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button to complete th[...]

51 The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames per second with a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster , no flash, single-shot AF or manual focus, fresh batteries and no date imprinting. AF Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous advance. The frame rate is affected by the shutter speed, flash, a[...]

Focus lock can be used. T o refocus the camera, press the shutter- release button partway . Changing the position of the mode dial cancels the focus and exposure lock. When making bulb exposures (p. 40), the pressing the remote- control buttons once starts the exposure; pressing the button a second time ends it. The delay button delays the start of[...]

53 T o make more than two exposures, press the function button and turn the control dial to stop “ME” blinking after the initial exposure. An unlimited number of exposures can be made by repeating this procedure. The camera meter indicates the required exposure for a single picture. Depending on the scene, the exposure may have to be compensate[...]

54 A DV ANCED OPERA TION EXPOSURE BRACKETING 0.3 Ev bracket 0.5 Ev bracket 1.0 Ev bracket Normal Under Over This function makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. Bracket your exposures when shooting slides and other films [...]

55 T o cancel the current bracketing series, turn the camera off. T o cancel the bracketing function, press the function button and turn the control dial until “OFF” is displayed on the data panel. Changing the drive mode (p. 50) to single- frame advance, self-timer , or remote control allows each frame to be taken each time the shutter-release[...]

56 A DV ANCED OPERA TION AF MODES This function controls how the AF system works. Four modes are available. T urn the function dial to the AF- mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate AF mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button to complete the operation. 1 2 3[...]

57 In continuous AF , the camera will continue to adjust focus when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus lock cannot be used. With Direct Manual Focus (DMF), press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus. When the manual focus indicator (MF) appears, the lens can be refocused manually . Available with D series len[...]

58 A DV ANCED OPERA TION METERING MODES The metering modes control how light is measured. The metered exposure may vary between autofocus and manual focus. T urn the function dial to the metering-mode position (1). While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate metering mode is displayed on the data panel. R[...]

59 RED-EYE REDUCTION Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The red-eye ef fect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera fires several pre- flashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes. 1 2 3 T urn the function dial to the red- [...]

60 WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to create special lighting effects. On-camera flash Wireless/ Remote flash The camera’s built-in flash[...]

61 Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for the camera-to-subject and flash- to-subject ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. The flash units can be test fired by pressing the AEL button on the camera; custom function 9 must be set to 1 (p. 64). If the flash does not fire, change th[...]

62 A DV ANCED OPERA TION WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH NOTES Camera-to-subject distance Flash-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m (16.4 ft) of the subject. The following chart list the minimum distances required when using Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D). For more detailed information or when using High Speed Sync. ([...]

63 DA TE IMPRINTING - DA TE MODEL T urn the function dial (1) to the date position. While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) to select date imprinting, time imprinting, or imprinting off. The date indicator remains on the data panel to show imprinting is active. The date or the day and time the picture is taken can be impri[...]

64 A DV ANCED OPERA TION CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom functions allow camera operations to be changed. 2 3 4 1 T urn the function dial (1) to the custom-function position (CUST). T urn the control dial (2) to select the custom function to be changed. See the following sections for details. Press and hold the function button (3) and turn the control dial[...]

Custom function Setting 1 AF priority 2 Release priority 1 Automatic 2 Manual 1 Wind in 2 Leave out 1O f f 2O n 1 Unlocked 2 Locked 1 Focus hold 2 Continuous AF 3 Depth-of-field preview 1O f f 2P A (Aperture shift) 3P S (Shutter-speed shift) 1 Spot focus priority 2 AF-area selection 3 Wide / spot focus area toggle 1 Hold 2 T oggle 1O n 2O f f 1 ADI[...]

66 A DV ANCED OPERA TION CUSTOM 1 - AF/SHUTTER PRIORITY Custom function 1 has two settings: 1 AF priority . Shutter will not release until the camera focuses. 2 Shutter-release priority . Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed. Use shutter-release priority when photographing moving subjects. When using the continuous- advance drive [...]

67 CUSTOM 4 - DX MEMOR Y Custom function 4 has two settings: 1 DX Memory Off. The film speed is set automatically to the ISO of DX-coded film. Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO of the previous DX-coded roll. 2 DX Memory On. A change to the ISO setting of a DX-coded film is saved and applied to other DX-coded rolls with the same film speed. This i[...]

68 A DV ANCED OPERA TION CUSTOM 7 - PROGRAM SHIFT Custom function 7 has three settings: 1 Off. Autoflash is available. 2P A . The aperture can be shifted and the shutter speed automatically compensates to provide the correct exposure. 3 Ps. The shutter speed can be shifted and the aperture automatically compensates to provide the correct exposure. [...]

69 CUSTOM 8 - AF BUTTON The operation of the AF button can be customized: 1 Spot focus priority . When the AF button is pressed and held, the spot focus area is active. The local focus areas can be selected with the control dial. When the AF button is released, the wide focus area is active. See page 46. 2 Focus area selection. The focus area can b[...]

70 A DV ANCED OPERA TION CUSTOM 9 - AEL BUTTON This custom function changes the operation of the AE lock button. Custom function 9 has two settings: 1 Hold. Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure, see page 44. 2 T oggle. Press the AEL button once to lock the exposure. Press it a second time to cancel the lock. The lock will remain in ef[...]

71 CUSTOM 1 1 - FLASH METERING The metering mode for both the built-in and accessory flash can be specified: 1 ADI Flash Metering. When the flash fires, ADI or pre-flash TTL metering will be employed. Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens being used, see below . ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) metering uses the distance in[...]

72 A DV ANCED OPERA TION CUSTOM 12 - FOCUS AREA ILLUMINA TION During focus lock, the spot focus area or one of the local focus areas are illuminated to indicate the focus point. The areas are also illuminate when selected using the AF button (p. 46). Custom function 12 has three settings: 1 0.3 second focus lock indication. The active AF area used [...]

73 CUSTOM FUNCTION RESET All of the custom functions can be reset to their initial setting, 1. Custom 15 in the date model is not reset. With the camera off, turn the function dial to the custom function position (CUST). While pressing the function button (1), turn the camera on; clear (CLr) blinks on the data panel to confirm the operation. Releas[...]

74 A CCESSORY NOTES ACCESSOR Y NOTES This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. Only Minolta A-mount lenses can be used with this camera. For the [...]

75 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 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 [...]

76 A CCESSORY NOTES ACCESSORY FLASH NOTES When using an accessory flash, the viewfinder flash signals are the same for the built-in flash (p. 25). The following flash units are compatible with this camera: Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D) Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D) Macro T win Flash 2400 Macro Ring Flash 1200 Conta[...]

77 The camera can be permanently damaged if used with the Wireless Controller IR-1N. WIRELESS CONTROLLER IR-1N This camera is compatible with the High Speed Sync. (HSS) function in the Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D), 5400HS, and 3600HS (D). This allows the camera to use its full range of shutter speeds up to 1/2000 second. HIGH SPEED SYNC. (HSS) A[...]

78 T ROUBLESHOOTING Contact your nearest Konica Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem or the condition continues. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Autofocus does not work when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. A special focusing situation is preventing the AF system from focusing (p[...]

79 Flash picture is too dark. Subject is beyond flash range. Make sure the subject is within the flash range. When using the built-in flash, the bottom of the picture is dark. Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m (3.3ft). Remove the lens hood. T o prevent lens shadowing, the subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.) from the camer[...]

80 C ARE AND 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 camera’s shutter to[...]

81 • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera for repair , please contact an authorized Konica Minolta service facility for instructions. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE • If the camera or lens barrel is dirty , wipe it gently with a [...]

82 A PPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Camera type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure, and action predictive autofocus. Lens mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount Viewfinder: SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view . Magnification: 0.7X Shutter type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type. Shutter speeds: 30 - 1/2000s[...]

83 Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Film loading: Auto load Rewind: Auto and manual rewind. Frame counter: Shows number of exposures taken. Flash guide number: 16 (ISO 100 in meters) 52 (ISO 100 in feet) Flash coverage: 28mm focal length le[...]

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